That really surprised me someone would think of these bags as such. When I actually measured and drafted my first version of my own interpretation of a proper Brompton bag/slipcover (pictured above in post #3), I was impressed with the small size of it compared to the other generally sized all purpose sized original slipcover which fits a wide range of all my various folders. Or the purchased bags that I bought from Dahon over time. It rolls up very nicely into it's own little saddle bag without bulging out like a pregnant woman when it is packed away in spite of being made of a thicker fabric (mid-weight demin) than the purchased official Brompton's rip-stop nylon cover. As for "silly," that belongs to the beholder's subjective opinion. Everyone has developed their own set of what is good taste and what is not ideals and should be free to exercise his/her purchases as such. I am pleased with the basic shape of my own creation and it does exactly what is designed and intended for-protect the bike from scratches, nicks, & mainly prying critical eyes that might cause me some problems. And of course blend in as a part of a lady's proper attire.

Don't worry gentlemen. I did not leave all of you out in the cold. I can easily translate the basic slipcover into something far more masculine for your own proper attire and good taste.