Prepare to revolutionize the way you carry your dive day essentials and elevate your commitment to ocean conservation! We’ve teamed up with GROUNDTRUTH, a trailblazer in material innovation and performance design, to create the revolutionary UNDA collection — an eco-friendly line of drybags designed by divers with divers and Ocean Torchbearers in mind.

Transforming Ocean Waste Into Purpose

The name UNDA, inspired by the Latin word for wave, embodies the collection’s mission: combining cutting-edge materials with a deep commitment to ocean conservation. The bags are crafted from 100% recycled materials, including ghost fishing nets, post-consumer nylon, and plastic bottles. To enhance sustainability further, GROUNDTRUTH’s patent-pending GT-OCO-CO2® hardware, made from recycled plastics and captured CO2 emissions, is integrated into the design.

This collaboration reflects the mission the PADI brand shares with GROUNDTRUTH to protect our oceans and reduce the devastating impact of plastic waste. For PADI Pros, these bags are more than gear — they’re a statement of your dedication to protecting the marine environment that sustains your business.

A Product Ready for Adventure

The UNDA bags aren’t just eco-friendly; they’re built for performance. Designed with input from divers, they’re perfect for professionals and students alike, whether in the water, on the beach, or traveling to their next adventure.

The UNDA range will feature a 10L IPX7 Cross-Body Dry Bag, a 0.5L Cross-Body IPX6 Pouch and a 25L Roll Top IPX6 Backpack. Furthermore, the 25L Backpack is designed to be paired with a 20L Day Tote Insert, which acts as an internal organizer and a stand-alone bag. All of the bags are designed to be waterproof yet organize your belongings better than the big-pit bags common on the market today. Thanks to the feedback from real divers, GROUNDTRUTH has included various pockets as well as straps to attach the bags to luggage. And, every item in the UNDA range features both PADI and GROUNDTRUTH branding.

Sustainable Design Meets Innovation

As a professional in the diving industry, you’re already on the frontlines of ocean conservation. The UNDA collection aligns perfectly with your mission by:

• Raising Awareness – Showcase the devastating impact of plastic pollution and inspire divers to take action.
• Driving Impact – By incorporating ocean waste like ghost nets into these products, every purchase contributes to the removal of harmful plastics.
• Empowering Your Community – Position yourself as a leader in ocean stewardship.

“Ghost fishing nets account for over 50% of all plastic waste in our oceans, causing irreversible damage to marine ecosystems,” said Georgia Scott, Co-founder and CEO of GROUNDTRUTH. “By combining innovative design with PADI’s dedication to conservation, we’re equipping dive professionals with products that make a meaningful difference.”

How to Get Your Hands on an UNDA Drybag

The UNDA collection will be available for pre-order starting February 3, 2025, on GROUNDTRUTH’s website. PADI Members will have exclusive first access to purchase.

Stock up on the next generation of drybags, designed specifically with divers in mind, and offer your customers a product they’ll love. Order yours now!

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