Waterproofing luggage

Has anyone got any suggestions for waterproofing the contents of soft
panniers & Gearsac bags?
I've used Glad bin liners in the past but they are a bit thin & prone to
punctures.
Are there any thicker such bags available?

Bummers

 

In aus.motorcycles on Sat, 08 Oct 2005 13:33:51 +1000

the orange ones aren't bad, but it's best to just be a little more
careful when loading and unloading, and keep a spare or two.

You could, if you find you always tear them and no amount of care seems
to work, go to Spotlight or some other large fabric shop, buy some light
vinyl or other waterproof fabric, and staple together some custom fit
liners.

Zebee

 

Get the liners for gardening waste they're about 2mm thick, you're being
pretty careless if you puncture those. Should be available in
supermarkets and hardware stores

JL

 

Thanks Zebee,
I found these on the net, I wonder if they are available locally?
Anyone tried them?
https://www.spacebag.com/spacebag
Bummers

 

yep i got some really thick ones in my ventura bag and all good

 

yep, seen em in Coles... also try in Reject Shop and such clearance outlets.

Packing a vacuum cleaner is a problem...

I choose Polesoft Lockspam to fight spam, and you?
http://www.polesoft.com/refer.html

 

Many waterproof options at your local camping shop.

Boxer

 

What, are you some mate of Will the Tyreman or something?
Go to the frickin supermarket. They sell plastic bags there.
Buy the thicker ones.

Even better, take whatshisname to a toolshop and pick up a
decent micrometer for that other bloke.

-----sharks

 

Yeah? Going to be pretty difficult to bend. That's about the
thickness of my helmet visor. I can't find any over 0.1mm myself ...
but it seems sufficient.

-----sharks

 

They make a range which don't require a vacuum cleaner, you just roll
them and squeeze the air out through a 1 way valve. The medium size are
about $10. Available in K-mart/bigW etc etc. Work great for packing
clothes and are a good size to fit in the bike luggage. Save space and
keep your clothes dry as a bonus.

Nev..
'03 ZX12R

 

Standard equipment on a Gold Wing.

Boxer

 

We used these space bags to store some of our clothing when we went
overseas - they don't hold a vacuum for 12 months so probably don't keep
water out either. Garbage bags would be cheaper and probably just as good.

Rob

 

I've used Glad bin liners in the past but they are a bit thin & prone to punctures.

Use 2 good quality plastic garbo bags, never ever had a problem with
them

 

Do you have to put it in reverse for that?

Moike

 

Ermm yeah OK, let me remeasure that

JL
(what's a decimal point between friends ?)

 

Shopping bags. They're free. Tie one bag then insert the opposite way in
another.

 

They're available at that 'Howards Storage World' franchise.
<http://www.howardsstorageworld.com.au>

<http://www.howardsstorageworld.com.au/product.aspx?id=142&productid=3134
&purposeid=18&roomid=6>

You'll likely pay a bit of a premium at HSW - my impression is that
they're pretty keen with their pricing policy. A google for


"space bags" site:au

...turns up other options. K-Mart and Target for starters.

<http://www.target.com.au/html/spacebag/spacebag.htm>


GB

 

Are you saying that Gold Wings suck?

GB

 

In aus.motorcycles on Sun, 09 Oct 2005 09:43:06 +1000

Also good for keeping feet dry - put over socks inside boots as they
flap themselves to death if you put them over boots.

As do green garbage bags as makeshift waterproofs. Memo to self, just
because it's the middle of a heatwave in summer with no rain for weeks
doesn't mean you can do a 2 day trip without a waterproof jacket...

Zebee

 

snip

Yebut after a while the seal disintegrates and they're useless. I've
gone back to using supermarket bags, as someone suggested in the
previous thread. Wrap your stuff in one bag and tie a knot in the
handles then put another bag over the outside of the knotted one and
pack in panniers.
Works for me..... and they're free.

Kind regards
Dave Milligan