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For those of you who own an Aeroe spider rack, which dry bags do you use with them?
The Aeroe own brand ones look really rugged, but they're spendy. Are they worth it, or should I go with something else?
13L Alpkit Airlock fits the rack well and has loops that work with the Aeroe straps.
@scotroutes, how durable is it?
For a bag strapped into a rigid cradle, I reckon fine. Folk have been using the Alpkit bags for bikepacking since they were released. The Aeroe bags certainly look heavier/more robust but I couldn't justify the cost.
Thanks.
I use that alpkit bag on my old man mountain rack. It does wear a hole in the bag eventually. I put my stuff in another drybag anyway so not a problem. I fix them from time to time with repair tape and gaffer tape.
What about Lomo? They have a variety of bags and sizes, they some that have similar attachment points to the aeroe ones.
https://www.lomo.co.uk/products/20l-motorbike-dry-bag/
I use a couple with my burley travoy rather than burleys onwn bags.
Their 12l double ended bag is £8 https://www.lomo.co.uk/products/12l-double-ended-dry-bag/
I've not used mind yet, but I bought 2 each of the Alpkit Airlocks 8ltr and 13ltr . I'm not sure what combination will work best with what I'm carrying yet.
The Aeroe are definitely heavy and sturdy. They would be an easy choice if you want a bulletproof bag where you can be confident everything will be dry in any conditions.
I haven't used mine much if anyone is looking for an Aeroe rack and bag.
I more tended to strap on a lightweight backpack to have some flexibility when I got to the other end of my trip. The Aeroe racks are really secure holding such a variety of stuff that I wouldn't worry about the exact bag too much- its the rack itself that is the special bit IMO
Shame the lomo bag doesn't have webbing loops to feed straps through, would help to keep it secure in the harness...
I've used bags without loops in it before and it was fine. Just put a tent in stuff sack on it. Didn't budget at all.
Yep loops really aren't important with the Aeroe rack. It's very secure
In the end I went with the Aeroe dry bags.
They're more expensive and slightly heavy, but that's because they're heavy duty with welded seams. I'd be happy jumping in a lake and using them as a float.
I had a look at the Alpkit bags, they're pretty good, but much less durable than the Aeroe ones.