^^^ yea Arkel wanted a slice of the marketplace dominated by Ortlieb,
there are Carradry bags that are similarly seam welded.

and some others too, without the better mounting hardware.



Sierra Trading Post , is a reseller of overstocks and close outs.. so a good place to check..

I got some Ortlieb stuff from them.

Wayne at the touring store is a good source, + REI.

Sewn bags leak because of the way they're put together,

Your wet things stuffed anywhere won't dry, (Because the surface area is restricted from evaporating the moisturde)

Better to leave them flapping in the breeze or loosely placed in a mesh bag..






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