Waterproof Vs. Water-Resistant Bikepacking Bags

What’s the difference between “waterproof” and “water-resistant” when it comes to bikepacking bags? The reality is, some companies claim bags are waterproof when they aren’t. It’s time to uncover the truth. In our latest video Neil talks about the difference between waterproof and water resistant bags and what actually makes a bag genuinely waterproof… This video was supported by Surly Bikes, learn more about Surly here: Outline: Intro - 0:00 What’s the difference - 1:03 Waterproof or not, and why - 5:29 Do you really need waterproof bags? - 7:20 Final Thoughts - 8:55 Related Links: How to clean a bike and bags - Rockgeist 52 HZ - Bags X Bird Piccolo Review - Tailfin Aero Pack Review - Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: #bikepacking #pedalfurther ------------- ::About The Host:: Neil Beltchenko () Geometry: 150lbs, 5’9.5“, 32“ inseam