So, I have this awesome water bottle that never leaks, and I took it to Drill today in my saddlebag. I didn't end up getting it out at Drill, and when I got home I was tired, so I just parked and took a nap. When I went back to unpack the bike there was a little puddle under my bag... Oh NO! I open the bag and see this.



I think it held the water IN remarkably well, so maybe that means it'll hold the water OUT well?

My bags get a little bit of water in them if the bike is out in a LOT of rain.  Most minor rains, the bags stay dry.

They have contained most of a cup of coffee, and a large soda at different times.  Minor leaking in both cases.

I live on the east side of the Olympic Peninsula, the Rain Forest is only a few miles away.  The only place wetter is a submarine, and mine have never leaked.  Neither the OEM bags nor any of the five Givi's.

I live on the east side of the Olympic Peninsula, the Rain Forest is only a few miles away.  The only place wetter is a submarine, and mine have never leaked.  Neither the OEM bags nor any of the five Givi's.

I don't like rain that much... I guess that's why I live in Texas, LOL.

I don't like rain that much... I guess that's why I live in Texas, LOL.

If you no like rain so much then I'll  fair a guess that you don't like snow either? Stay out of MI as we gets plenty of both!

Haven't been in a hard rain yet with my 09 but I have washed it plenty of times with no leaks. If they leak I would take it back to have the seals replaced if it's in warranty. It's should be able to be in rain without getting water in the bags.

I live on the east side of the Olympic Peninsula, the Rain Forest is only a few miles away.  The only place wetter is a submarine

 

I live on the east side of the Olympic Peninsula, the Rain Forest is only a few miles away.  The only place wetter is a submarine, and mine have never leaked.  Neither the OEM bags nor any of the five Givi's.

Truly envy you for your location.  The wife and I stayed at Lake Quinault Lodge this past February and we loved it!  The kids are 18 and 17 so a move out of this hole called SW Oklahoma is in the near future.  If I could just find a federal job in WA, I would be there!  Supposed to be 110º today.......

If you no like rain so much then I'll  fair a guess that you don't like snow either? Stay out of MI as we gets plenty of both!

Wow, I knew about the snow in Michigan, but didn't know you got a lot of rain up there also??

Wow, I knew about the snow in Michigan, but didn't know you got a lot of rain up there also??

As of lately YES.........

As of lately YES.........

Don't know why, T but I thought you lived in Ukiah, Ca? Must have gotcha mixed up with another forumite...

Don't know why, T but I thought you lived in Ukiah, Ca? Must have gotcha mixed up with another forumite...

I think Bergman lives there?

Been in MI for the last 15 years, lived in Houma LA before that.

Well to stay on topic; glad to hear these bags are water tight.  The one time I rode in the rain, all was dry as well.  But Nosmo's testimony makes me feel better!

I think Bergman lives there?

Been in MI for the last 15 years, lived in Houma LA before that.

Ah, that 'splains it! I was toying with the thought of dragging my laptop with me next year for the SheetIron 300 and contacting the Ukiah person to see if i could buy 'em a tall draft on my way through Ukiah from Stonyford to Ft. Bragg....it would be a welcome respite for the monkey-butt!

...and I do TOTALLY apologize, Mr. okxd45...you're completely right!