Reproofing panniers

[nilling]

Arrived in work this morning to find both my Karrimor panniers had little puddles of water in the bottom.

What should I use to reproof? I know there are sprays available but are these better than the solutions you add to washing machine?

Good job I practise 'double-bagging' otherwise I'd have had wet clothes

 

[Globalti]

Why not check with Lancashire Sports Repairs in Burnley?

http://www.lsr.gb.com/

 

[Gareth]

I have successfully used Fabsil waterproofing agent from outdoor and camping stores for my bar bag, and rear panniers (I've also used it on my tent and lightweight waterproofs). Use the brush on liquid rather than the spray cans; you'll get much better coverage and it'll soak into the fibres, giving a much better water repelling surface.

 

[Tynan]

ortleib

 

[zacklaws]

I use Thompsons waterseal on all my bags, tents etc, It darkens the material and does make it less flexible. I would do my montane featherlite with it too but it stops fabric being breathable

 

[Globalti]

I've used Thompson's Water Seal on my old cycling cag - it makes the fabric a bit stiff but works fine at a fraction of the cost of the fancy stuff.

 

[Gareth]

When I have used Fabsil, there is not any disernably stiffening of the fabric; my light weight water proof over jacket & trousers still roll up tight into the little bags that I store them in, and remain waterproof for a long time even though they are unrolled, worn and repack many times each year.

I tend to recoat my; waterproofs, bike panniers, bar bag, ruc-sac and tent, etc. each autumn, It's not really necessary to do it so often, but I do tend to spend a lot more time outdoors than most other people; Working, Cycling, Fishing, boating, walking and camping, etc.

A 1 litre can of Fabsil goes an awful long way, and application of the liquid with a cheap paint brush ensures a good and even coverage, which will take about 4 -5 hours to dry and become effective.

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/fabsil-products

 

[cannondale boy]

I use these. Just bought them about a month ago, been tested once on my altura panniers which have a waterproof cover on the outside (ok in light rain). But in heavy rain, you need a back up and they won't let you down.