AllOutdoor 1 Year Review – Otterbox Waterproof Drybox 3250 Series

Many of our outdoor explorations bring us near bodies of water. Whether we are hunting near a mountain stream, kayaking the Mississippi, or are fishing on the Atlantic, it is inevitable that we encounter water in our adventures in the great outdoors. So, just as we need good footwear to hike a trail we also need intelligent storage solutions when we are frolicking near water. This is where Otterbox comes in. Most of us know them for their unbreakable cellphone cases, but they do so much more than that. They also make outdoor drinkware, coolers, and even dryboxes. The Otterbox Waterproof Drybox we found very intriguing so that is what we are going to check out today. Is this something strong enough to pack with on a long expedition? Or, will it be drowned out? Let’s find out as we review the Otterbox Waterproof Drybox 3250 Series!

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Specifications – Otterbox Waterproof Drybox 3250 Series

The Otterbox Waterproof Drybox from the 3250 Series is like a micro Pelican briefcase for your valuables. It boasts a rubber gasket seal around the lid/mouth of the container to keep moisture out, there are small eyelets on the exterior to potentially lock the case if you so desire, and there is a polyethylene foam liner to gently protect whatever you might store on the inside. For a simple, waterproof case it does many things right. A full specification listing for the Otterbox Waterproof Drybox can be read below as presented by Otterbox:

Dimensions: 8.32″ x 5.09″ x 2.51″
Weight: 0.86 Lb
Materials: Polycarbonate, Stainless Steel, Polyethylene Foam

Waterproof up to 90 Feet for 30 Minutes
Tough Polycarbonate Construction
Stainless-Steel Hinge and Latch Pins
Interior Foam Liner
Easy Open/Durable Latches
Pressure Release Slot

The Otterbox Waterproof Drybox 3250 Series is backed by Otterbox’s Limited Warranty in the rare event that you should ever need to send it in for repair or replacement. Also, no registration is required for this stellar level of customer service. The MSRP for the Otterbox Waterproof Drybox 3250 Series is benchmarked at $39.99 and you can receive FREE standard shipping on US orders over $50 if you decide to jump in on a couple of these Dryboxes.

Stash, stow and beat the living daylights out of it. Your stuff stays dry and secure with the OtterBox Drybox 3250 Series.

Field Use – Otterbox Waterproof Drybox 3250 Series

When it came to using this case out in the wild I have had this in my possession for over a year, and have deployed it multiple ways. Most frequently, I have been using it as a valuables container while traveling in a backpack. It was never “combating the elements” like moisture and rain as intended, but it ensured my cellphone, wallet, and keys never got crushed, exposed to sweaty/dirty laundry, and/or airport food spilled on them. All important when traveling.

A better example of a test occurred when my wife went on a kayaking trip with a friend down a winding Minnesota river for 4 1/2 hours. With plentiful switchbacks, bumps in the road, oxbow corners, boulders, and splashing of water, this was the real test as to whether or not the Otterbox Waterproof Drybox was actually waterproof.

My wife, Andrea, exclaimed the biggest benefits were that it floated so you could pull it along side of you while kayaking if need be, and since it was not submerged (for extended periods of time) it still kept everything dry.

“This box was big enough for both phones and both sets of keys. It floated and it kept everything dry.”
– Andrea Scepaniak, my adventurous wife and lover of the outdoors

While some people might not intentionally tow or drag the Drybox alongside them, it is valuable that it floats so well and keeps moisture out in the event that you tip your kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard, [insert aquatic vessel here]. One area in which the Otterbox Waterproof Drybox could be improved is to make it in brighter, more fun colors. Then, in the event of a capsize or tipped vessel, you could more easily spot it floating while on a river, lake, or other body of water.

Final Thoughts – Otterbox Waterproof Drybox 3250 Series

So, what are my final thoughts on the Otterbox Waterproof Drybox from their 3250 Series?… All in all, with all of my experiences of travel and my additional feedback from my adventurous, kayaking wife, this Drybox performed exactly as advertised. It kept the water out, our valuables dry, secure, and safe. At an affordable MSRP of $39.99, I firmly believe this Drybox is worth the asking price.

In closing, I want to say thank you to Otterbox for allowing AllOutdoor and myself the opportunity to try out their Otterbox Waterproof Drybox from the 3250 Series. That is greatly appreciated. Also, we would like to know what all of you guys and gals think? Do you believe that the Otterbox Waterproof Drybox from the 3250 Series is something worth spending your money on? Would you use one while camping, hiking, kayaking, or swimming at a lake? As always, let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

Adam Scepaniak