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Jun 27, 2017 | 10:32 PM

margobee

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compression bags

looking for the best compression bags to fit into saddle bags.

Jun 28, 2017 | 11:37 AM

tOSUSteve

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You mean those bags that you squeeze the air out? Wal-mart has them and they work just as well as any others.

Jun 28, 2017 | 12:13 PM

Buelligan666

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I don't know about compression bags, but I bought a SeatoSummit 20 liter dry bag at Cabela's. I put all my clothes in it. Then you roll the top over to seal it. I sit on it and squeeze all the air out. Fits perfectly in the saddlebag then. I have speaker lids and have been lazy about sealing them water tight, because I plan to upgrade. All my stuff stays dry though.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Sea-t...ag/1775664.uts

You can find them on Amazon and other online retailers. I wanted to see one before I bought it.

Jun 28, 2017 | 12:38 PM

mkguitar

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some of the bags are easily punctured, or the seams will let go over time.

so I gave up on them.

best to plan for how many days between laundry...

I change socks and underwear every day...but I can live in my jeans a week and maybe get a couple of days from a tshirt...and somehow i always end up with a new tshirt or 2 on a trip

sometimes travel with worn out stuff with intention of t shirt becomes cleaning rag become trash

BUT always carry spare shoes! I put socks or shaver inside
mike

Jun 28, 2017 | 02:41 PM

ozzy49938

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I use Gill gear. I have a 25L bag fits both mine and the ole ladies rain suit and fits well in one of the saddle bags. Gillnorthamerica.com Been using this stuff for a long time it holds up well.

Jun 28, 2017 | 07:14 PM

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I go the cheap route. you can buy large Ziploc bags that fit the bill perfectly. then when your trip is done, you can either store them or throw them away. 2 gallon freezer bags fit t shirts and underwear perfectly, and then they have the 'space bags' for closet storage if you need something bigger.