Packing for a trip to Sagada? Don’t forget waterproofing.
Bring protection for your gadgets and the personal items you always carry. I brought a dry bag on our 3-day trip, and I was so glad I did. Here’s why you might want to do the same.
Summary: Why Bring Waterproofing in Sagada
While one can already enjoy Sagada just by sightseeing, drinking beers around a bonfire, and eating super fresh mountain food in Gaia Cafe, Sagada Brew, and Lemon Pie House, the adventures are the ones you really can’t skip.
They’re the highlights.
However, they’re also the parts where you’ll get wet.
Like in Marlboro Hills, we got caught in bad weather while hiking and staying at the viewpoints. Our trek to Bomod-Ok Falls? We left the place dripping wet. Spelunking in the cave connection? Good luck staying dry!
You’re seriously gonna thank me for the friendly advice to bring a dry bag! 😀
The Dry Bag to Use
If you don’t have waterproofing yet, I suggest getting a simple dry bag like the 200-peso 10L PVC one I used during our trip. That was more than enough for Sagada.
But if you’re thinking ahead or want something better for future trips with more splash and waves, you might want to check out some of the other waterproofing options I’ve listed below.
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The Wet Experiences in Sagada
Just to share: did you know that the dry bag I brought during our trip ended up helping not just me, but the entire travel group I joined?
Since I was the only one who brought a dry bag, I carried almost all the devices and personal items like wallets and IDs of my peers. I think I carried around five to eight (can’t remember exactly) phones and wallets, and I kept them dry throughout the day. Ha!
I felt like the hero of the group, especially when we finally reached Bomod-Ok Falls where the strong wind carried the spray as the water crashed into the rocky plunge pool.
Promise, if you were with us that time, you’d get wet from the gusts of wind even before you reached the plunge pool. You’d really feel the power of nature while being awe-inspired by the size of the waterfall.
Of course, you can stay dry if you don’t go too close to the waterfall. You also might not get wet if you visit during the dry season in the Philippines, when the water flowing from the mountains is much less.
In that case, you probably won’t even need to bring a dry bag for the falls.
However, if you’re planning to do the cave connection spelunking adventure, then you really have to bring one. You’ll go through underground lakes and streams along the trail, and some parts even have waist-deep water.
I didn’t try spelunking myself, but some of my peers did, and based on their photos and stories, they got soaked.
More Tips for Your Trip to Sagada
Aside from bringing a dry bag, I have more tips to help you avoid the mistakes we made and make the most of your visit. I’ve shared them all in my post featuring my 10 essential tips for visiting Sagada.
Whether you’re visiting on a group DIY trip with a private vehicle or joining a tour, I’ve got you covered. My car rental guide and my tips for finding a reliable tour operator in Sagada will definitely come in handy.
For further planning, my ideal 3-day Sagada itinerary, inspired by our first visit, is designed to help you make the most of your time. The stops are arranged to minimize travel and give you more opportunities to enjoy each experience.
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I learned a lot from my first visit to Sagada.
To help you make the most of your trip and avoid the mistakes we made, I’ve put together 10 tips in my guide to visiting Sagada, a must-read for any traveler. Click the button below to check it out.
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