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Ortlieb bags - which one?!?
I've found some useful info. on this and other sites about Ortlieb dry bags, and many people seem to recommend them. After doing some research, there seems to be a multitude of varieties from which to choose . . . .does anyone have any thoughts on the best choice to make, size / shape / fastening mechanism wise (I'm sure you do!)? I need one that is at least 27 inches wide (sleeping mat / bag).
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14 Mar 2011
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Buy the Rack Pack in whatever size you need. It is an excellent and robust product. I prefer the 49 litre model, but it depends on how much you carry.
I have used a number of different ortlieb dry bags for bike touring in recent years and found the horizontal wide roll opening on the Rack Pack the most practical.
Whilst models like the Explorer are possibly more flexible as you can roll them down tighter and use them as a conventional style backpack, you will eventually become frustrated by the vertical opening and the daily need to unpack everything to get to whatever is packed at the bottom.
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15 Mar 2011
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Hi,
Are the ORTLIEB Rack-Packs robust ? - will they handle 6 months worth of heave-ho'ing from the bike onto rough campsite surfaces ?
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15 Mar 2011
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They are vey robust and will out live you and your bike. I've got a few and they are great. Every time I meet a biker who hasn't seen an Ortlieb before they are always impressed and wish they had one. They aren't cheap but that's because they are good. Get the largest one you think you'll need (its easier to have half filled one than stuffing one to the limit) and pick a colour that matches your bike!
The grey one has all my stuff in it. The black one has my tent.
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15 Mar 2011
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I am using the rack pack bags (size large) as side panniers.
More info on mounting here.
After 7.5 months on the road, still going strong. Great bags.
HTH
Sean
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15 Mar 2011
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Overboard gear
plus one on the ortlieb roll pack 49 litres. However before you splash the dosh check these out and compare.
OB :: Waterproof Holdalls :: Waterproof Duffle Bag :: Sailing Bags
Bigger and a whole lot cheaper. I wish I had of seen these before I bought the ortlieb, however the ortlieb are tried and tested by many people.
Hope this helps
GM
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