Lomo dry bags?

[Blue Hills]

As here:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/lomowatersport/

Seem to be a fair bit cheaper than Ortlieb (which I rate of course) but are they any good?

Anyone ever used them or indeed any of their stuff?

I gather that they are quite often used by the motorcycle crowd, which sounds like some sort of recommendation ...

Please note, I am looking for tough waterproof bags - not interested in the lighter weight bags which many outdoor shops seem to be pushing at folks these days. So no need for posts recomending those.

 

[J1888]

They're good value for money (Lomo sell them direct for £25 IIRC)- Polaris sell the same with their branding with an RRP of about £60!!!

However, the Polaris I had lasted about a year - front zip waterproof rubber peeled off after a few months, then the zip broke. Then some holes developed where the roll top closed.

So, not the best made bag but for £25 it would be good for a commuter.

 

[J1888]

Ps this is the one I was referring to

http://www.ewetsuits.com/acatalog/drybag-daypack.html

 

[Blue Hills]

Thanks for the replies j18 though I was thinking more of the simple tubular drybags you bungee/lash to the rack when touring. I know the latest thing is for lighter weight versions of these, but I don't trust them for my chuck them on the ground and tough bungeeing regime.

 

[numbnuts]

I've had two Lomo drybags for kayaking still going strong after 12 years

 

[J1888]

I've had two Lomo drybags for kayaking still going strong after 12 years

As with anything I guess it varies on how often you use it? I was using mine every day for commuting so it got a good workout

 

[GlenBen]

I have the rucksack amd a few of the drybags. Use them most days for commuting for the last 18 months and still good.