Keeping contents of Saddle Bag Dry?

[Angelfishsolo]

I bought one of the Lidl saddle bags a little while ago and it has just struck me that it is probably not waterproof. Apart from putting the contents in a polythene bag any other ideas for keeping the tools et al dry?

 

[DrSquirrel]

I used to own an Aldi one, and everything inside seems to get soaked.

I would use a thick freezer bag, or thicker plastic bag from parts which have a sealable edge etc - a shopping bag will rip.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I used to own an Aldi one, and everything inside seems to get soaked.

I would use a thick freezer bag, or thicker plastic bag from parts which have a sealable edge etc - a shopping bag will rip.

Great idea thank you

 

[gaz]

Sandwhich bags for me.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Sandwhich bags for me.

I get the gist of it now . Cheers chaps

 

[Piemaster]

Keep an eye out for the Aldi/Lidl specials. I'm sure I've seen drybags on sale at one of them

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Keep an eye out for the Aldi/Lidl specials. I'm sure I've seen drybags on sale at one of them

Might spray it with Nikwax and keep the contents in a sealable bag

 

[chris-s]

Alpkit dry bags, extremely good price and do the job well.

Chris

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Alpkit dry bags, extremely good price and do the job well.

Chris

Do they do saddlebag covers? All I can see is rucksack covers.

 

[barongreenback]

Tesco brand ziploc bags for me.

 

[Glover Fan]

Yeah, I found out the Lidl ones weren't waterproof when it was too late. Soggy £20 note rendered pretty much useless. Cost me more than I paid for it.

 

[coffeejo]

Yeah, I found out the Lidl ones weren't waterproof when it was too late. Soggy £20 note rendered pretty much useless. Cost me more than I paid for it.

That's harsh

 

[earth]

Why can't they make them waterproof? It's not like the contents has too breathe.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Why can't they make them waterproof? It's not like the contents has too breathe.

Cost?