waterproof cover for luggage?

[grandmasterbo...]

i was wondering if there was some way i could waterproof this i tryed pulling a binbag over it all but it just ripped is there any like kind of covers u can get that will go over it all ?

https://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u296/sameu/20082010069.jpg


https://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u296/sameu/20082010071.jpg
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[stinkwheel]

Ortleib dry bags are good. They were originally designed for carrying your gear in in canoes so they are 100% waterproof. Two smaller ones can be more usefull than one big one.

For some reason, they are a LOT cheaper from bicycle shops than outdoor sports shops.

The blue thing on this picture:
https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f216/stinkwheel/tramps/01420022.jpg
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[Tonka]

I too use the Ortleib bags - 2 x 20litre bags hold all the stuff I need to keep dry.

https://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr344/Tonkatoo_2008/Ex%20Euro%20Trail/IMGP0274.jpg

I use mine slightly differently to the way you've packed your luggage, as I use the pillion part of the seat and then I can use the bags as a bit of a back rest. However, the 20 litre bag is not that long, so you should be ok packing it across the bike (not stick out too much!) if you need to load it up that way.

HTH
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[spetom]

[The Shaggy D.A.]

Heavy duty garden refuse sacks work ok - your tent isn't going to need one, so one for your rollmat and one for your sleeping bag is going to be cheap enough. Put another on the inside of your rucksack to keep your clothes dry too.

https://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-price-comparison/Bags_Foils_And_Wraps/ASDA_Recycled_Garden_Refuse_Sacks_Tie_Handles_10.html?ShowSwitchSMBar=3
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[truslack]

[t121anf]

i used something like this one mine, but it cost a hell of a lot less

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=23555

other option would be rubble sacks

[truslack]

[Pernig]

For my sleeping bag I put the sleeping bag in a bin bag, tie it up and then put the bin bag in the sleeping bag's bag tied up end first (if that makes sense). This works out waterproof in heavy rain for me. Then I stick the rest of the stuff in bin bags then in panniers.

Instead of putting bin bags over the whole lot wrap each thing up individually and then if you can put it in a bag that will keep it secure at speed (bin bags alone will flap about and may tear), then strap down.

Also I sometimes put things in the plastic storage boxes you can buy from Wilko's for £3-4. If you turn them upside down it stops the wider top part where the lid is digging into your back.

https://www.plasticboxshop.co.uk/ekmps/shops/plasticbox/images/6%5Bekm%5D165x109%5Bekm%5D.5lt-plastic-storage-box-lid-wham-crystal-range-566-p.jpg

Obviously the dry bags will make things much easier, but if you don't want to spend money on them try giving this a go.
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[grandmasterbo...]

naa its not i onley got a CBT and the speedo was on bout the 90 mark yesterday on way back from Leicester goin down A1 tho not sure what itll do with that and a set of panniers on it as when it was windy i couldent push it past 60
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[spetom]