Originally Posted by
Miele Man
When I am touring or even camping there are two things I want to keep completely dry. One is my sleeping bag and the other is me tent. I have a large lightweight tarp I put over my tent and fly if it looks like it's going to rain. That way when I break camp and it's raining my tent stays dry as i fold and roll it up and pack it. In all my years of camping and bicycle touring I've never had anything that was inside two heavy-duty green garbage bags get wet.
Cheers
Totally agree on sleeping bag. Even inside a water proof pannier, I also use a waterproof but breathable compression sack for sleeping bag.
We disagree on importance of a dry tent, but I won't argue as we each have different opinions.