Originally Posted by
tjspiel
I change at work regardless of whether it rains or not so for me that's not really an issue.
I also do my research before getting a new bag and I make sure it'll keep my stuff dry in a downpour. I carry a laptop back and forth to work. In 8 years of commuting in all kinds of weather I've never had problem with the things inside my bag getting wet.
Originally Posted by
chefisaac
ortlieb panniers will solve your bag issue.
i got the topeak mtx rack/bag system, and the bag isn't waterproof. i wanted that bag in particular because of the trunk and panniers in one. i don't intend to ride in the rain anyway, so getting something that was waterproof wasn't high on my list. functionality came first.
also surrendering a first born to pay for ortlieb products just isn't on my to-do list.