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Modifying Drybags
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:50 am
by Alec
I want to add some webbing loops to a couple of cheap hard wearing drybags (lomo ones) so I can use them with my aeroe rack so. The loops need to be there for the straps to go through so the bag doesn't migrate sideways ways. I don't want to sew them on as I want the bags to stay dry. Would fabric glue work? Any other ideas?
I don't want to pay for the aeroe ones either as I need 4-5 of them.
Re: Modifying Drybags
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:41 am
by Lazarus
the alpkit front bags line up with the front mount of the aeroe* - is the rear the same ?
* happy to send some pics if you want a look at it
Looks like they only do them in 20 litre now though
https://alpkit.com/products/airlok-xtra-dual-20-litre
Re: Modifying Drybags
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 6:45 pm
by Alec
Yes they do line up, but sadly the 20l bags are too big in diameter. I was tempted for the lomo as they only open at one end and are 7.50 each
Re: Modifying Drybags
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:33 pm
by belugabob
Alec wrote: ↑Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:50 am
I want to add some webbing loops to a couple of cheap hard wearing drybags (lomo ones) so I can use them with my aeroe rack so. The loops need to be there for the straps to go through so the bag doesn't migrate sideways ways. I don't want to sew them on as I want the bags to stay dry. Would fabric glue work? Any other ideas?
I don't want to pay for the aeroe ones either as I need 4-5 of them.
https://www.millercare.co.uk/stayput-no ... wQQAvD_BwE
Buy a roll of this stuff (probably available cheaper elsewhere) then cut a rectangle big enough to sit between the rack and the bag. Cinch down the straps, and the job's jobbed.
Works a treat for handlebar harnesses, too (Wildcat lioness, for example)
Re: Modifying Drybags
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:53 pm
by ScotRoutes
I'm following this thread as I've just acquired an Aeroe rack for my fatbike and am also considering drybags. The Aeroe ones are a bit expensive. I've both a 8L and a 13L Alpkit that seem a decent size and shape but they're currently out of stock (and my OCD would kick in if they didn't match

). Lomo was going to be my next port of call, though I've a couple of smaller bags on their way from SportPursuit at the moment too.
Re: Modifying Drybags
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 10:42 pm
by belugabob
belugabob wrote: ↑Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:33 pm
Alec wrote: ↑Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:50 am
I want to add some webbing loops to a couple of cheap hard wearing drybags (lomo ones) so I can use them with my aeroe rack so. The loops need to be there for the straps to go through so the bag doesn't migrate sideways ways. I don't want to sew them on as I want the bags to stay dry. Would fabric glue work? Any other ideas?
I don't want to pay for the aeroe ones either as I need 4-5 of them.
https://www.millercare.co.uk/stayput-no ... wQQAvD_BwE
Buy a roll of this stuff (probably available cheaper elsewhere) then cut a rectangle big enough to sit between the rack and the bag. Cinch down the straps, and the job's jobbed.
Works a treat for handlebar harnesses, too (Wildcat lioness, for example)
In fact, if you can give me the dimensions of the platform, on the aeroe, I'll see if I have an offcut to suit
Re: Modifying Drybags
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 6:26 pm
by Alec
Thanks for the offer, I think I've got some lying around in the workshop so I'll have a look this weekend and try that idea.
Re: Modifying Drybags
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 9:40 pm
by belugabob
Alec wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 6:26 pm
Thanks for the offer, I think I've got some lying around in the workshop so I'll have a look this weekend and try that idea.
Re: Modifying Drybags
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:00 pm
by Alec
Just an update on this, seen lomo now do tpu drybags, so going to get some of thoes and add loops using some of the tpu and glue I got to repair a packraft.