ROLL BAGS ETC

magpiemale · Traffic Copper Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Karma :

I have seen the waterproof roll bags/dufflebags Question is what size ? I figure 70-90 litre but how would the length be how do you secure them on length ways or side ways against a top-box ?
pictures if possible.

thanks
magpiemale
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Grazoid · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Karma :

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Just get a really big one and fill it as full as you feel comfortable with. Roll the top down to take up any excess room.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Anyway you can - I stuck my sleeping bag in one on the outside of the bike so it didn't have to be compressed lots all the time.
They're on offer at Aldi at the moment or soon I believe (may have been LIDL).

ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Karma :

Grazoid · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Karma :

One thing to remember with any type of roll bag is that the bag and the contents can compress and settle... and come loose.

I have been using Ortleibs for years and Les at TravelDri-Plus advised me to buy Rokstraps years ago... best advice anyone has ever given me luggage wise.

All those who have seen them in action have bought some themselves. On many occasions I have seen rachet straps and bungees and cargo nets come loose over a long ride with luggage bouncing down the roads from plenty of other friends bikes, but never seen it happen since most people I know moved to Rokstraps

Rok straps https://www.rokstraps.com/
TravelDri-Plus https://www.traveldri-plus.co.uk/

c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

I have just invested in a 40Litre one (Sports Direct shop) for all interested, they are reduced in price right now!!!

Anyway, I use those canvas straps (rok straps) / or a belt around the circumference, and then snake through bungee straps to fasten to the bike and/or panniers. The good thing about these bags is that you can sit on them and squeeze out the excess air before sealing.

No pics, as I rarely have never thought about taking a photo when the bike is loaded. If I remember mid-May, I will.
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Grazoid · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Karma :

Went to Aldi last night and to be honest the pillows were made out of the same thickness of vinyl as the roll bags... so bought two inflatable pillows as the flock is wearing off our current ones.

Don't bother with the bags from Aldi unless you want them for just this summer.

Actually don't bother with Aldi at all if you don't want to catch "poor"! I had to rub my hands with 20 pound notes when I got home in case I had caught "poor"! Laughing

c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Rubbish

I'ved used mine extensively, over filled it, over tightened it, dropped it etc.. and its still going strong.

They could of course have changed them for this year though.

Grazoid · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Karma :

ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Karma :

I had a look at the bags in Aldi too. I've decided I'll carry a roll of bin liners instead.