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DougB
13th December 2007, 12:05
Well not new but old ideas applied with function in mind. What think you of these?
http://www.helen2wheels.com/

I intend to get a clothes bag and set of straps soon.
In the past I have used the old style army kitbags across the back seat. These are waterproof.
Paul in NZ
13th December 2007, 12:22
Go to a canoe / kayak place and get a waterproof bag they use for storing stuff in sea kayak holds.
clint640
13th December 2007, 12:24
Looks like good stuff, another company with similar gear is http://www.andystrapz.com/ I got some of their panniers a few months back; an excellent product & good buggers to deal with.

Cheers
Clint
clint640
13th December 2007, 12:31
Go to a canoe / kayak place and get a waterproof bag they use for storing stuff in sea kayak holds.

You can get dry bags quite cheap at Rebel sports & outdoor shops now too, but they're generally not quite as beefy as the kayak type stuff. I got quite a nice Ortlieb sportsbag style dry bag for strapping on the bike a while back that has lasted well.


Clint
Paul in NZ
13th December 2007, 14:14
You can get dry bags quite cheap at Rebel sports & outdoor shops now too, but they're generally not quite as beefy as the kayak type stuff. I got quite a nice Ortlieb sportsbag style dry bag for strapping on the bike a while back that has lasted well.


Clint


Thats good advice.... I have a BMW trunk bag (soft) thats good but not waterproof so we just wrap it all in old supermarket bags
oldrider
13th December 2007, 21:21
Well not new but old ideas applied with function in mind. What think you of these?
http://www.helen2wheels.com/

I intend to get a clothes bag and set of straps soon.
In the past I have used the old style army kitbags across the back seat. These are waterproof.

I was reading on that site before going to the South Island KB ride in at the Staging Post last w/end.

She mentioned how to pack your tent, something I always piss about with and when I did it they way she suggested, it was sooooo easy! :niceone:

I think she (Helen2wheels) has a patent and a deal with BMW for her gear!

Pity about the name (Helen) but then again I know a nice guy named Adolf! :confused: Cheers John.
sunhuntin
13th December 2007, 21:56
very cool, and so logical. that "wet bag" sounds like a good idea.