Originally Posted by
Malhavoc
I tried my first commute to work yesterday. Got soaked in the rain, down to my boxers. My work clothes were in a backpack and got soaked too.
My lesson learned: Bring a towel, and ride commando.

Congrats on the first commute! Never trust a bag to be waterproof no matter what the maker says. Stuff that should arrive dry goes in a plastic bag. Electronics go in ziploc baggies. Plastic grocery bags are great for clothes. So are garbage bags for larger items.