Originally Posted by
azesty
@domdino, you might find that without the shoulder straps to tie the top ends of your Ortliebs down the sides they leak a bit in heavy rain. The straps are not just for carrying the bags.
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Could you explain a little more, please? How do you tie the top ends? I don't use my straps either, just leave them at home. I've never had a problem in the rain, but maybe there's room for improvement.