Keeping clothes dry
09-20-12, 07:47 AM
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Keeping clothes dry
I have old (20yrs?) MEC panniers that were never waterproof but today, it became an issue as my clothes got wet (despite the plastic bag I put them in, probably didn't roll the bag well enough) in the torrential rain on the ride in. I am asking about options for the future to keep my clothes/stuff dry.
Your comments would be appreciated.
- buy waterproof pannier
- buy waterproof pannier cover for current pannier (none were available for this model when it was sold so I'd have to buy one that is similar in size)
- buy dry bag to put in pannier
Your comments would be appreciated.
Last edited by jrickards; 09-20-12 at 07:48 AM. Reason: grammar correction
09-20-12, 07:59 AM
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I split all my stuff in the appropriate number of freezer extra large ziploc bag. I remove as much air as I can from the bags before sealing them so it don't take too much space, It usualy take 3 bags to carry all the clothing I need including spare clothes. Every thing stay dry.
09-20-12, 08:06 AM
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I have an Ortlieb drybag which I use to put my clothes in. It has always worked out very well for me and is quite a cheap option.
09-20-12, 08:12 AM
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I rode in the downpour on Tuesday and kept my clothes dry by putting them in a plastic shopping bag inside my rack bag. The bag was soaked, but my clothes were dry. I also used an old newspaper bag to put my wallet and cellphone inside.
09-20-12, 12:22 PM
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^^^ This^^^ think new panniers.. Vs poly bagging contents..
[ though there are other brands that also offer a welded seam dry bag like construction.]
Seattle Sports. JandD Carra dry - Carradice , Vaude, Axiom.
many others..
Even MEC
https://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Cyclin...8l-pannier.jsp
https://images.mec.ca/fluid/customers..._1000x1000.jpg
of course you have #4, make your own rain covers. and/or bags..
[ though there are other brands that also offer a welded seam dry bag like construction.]
Seattle Sports. JandD Carra dry - Carradice , Vaude, Axiom.
many others..
Even MEC
https://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Cyclin...8l-pannier.jsp
https://images.mec.ca/fluid/customers..._1000x1000.jpg
of course you have #4, make your own rain covers. and/or bags..
Last edited by fietsbob; 09-20-12 at 01:06 PM.
09-20-12, 12:44 PM
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I use Ortlieb Back Roller Classics. They are 100% waterproof, even in torrential downpours. Plus easy on/off the rack and high quality/durabililty. Expensive... but if you have the budget for them, they could solve all of your problems like they did for me.
09-21-12, 08:42 AM
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+1 more on Ortliebs. My $150 set is down to below $30/year. Nothing to think about -- it just works.
09-21-12, 03:52 PM
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I have several dry bags from the canoe shop. They range insize from cell phone/keys to large enough for a change of cloths with shoes. They haven't ever failed.
