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protonalex on April 2, 2026 5:28 am I can only comment on the Ortlieb, but never a leak in 10+ years of use in all conditions.
77sxela on April 2, 2026 5:30 am The grey ones, that’s also how those bags are closed that you use for swimming. Like that one: https://www.galaxus.ch/de/s3/product/sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-dry-bag-3-l-wassersack-32640501 Having said that, the Ortlieb style is also very water proof. I’d take Ortlieb, as it is Ortlieb. They’re just awesome.
Stanian on April 2, 2026 5:34 am I’ve done a lot of touring with my ortliebs. Never had any water in there.
Leather-Hat3861 on April 2, 2026 5:40 am I meant to ask is there any difference between having the buckle on top vs. the sides?
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I can only comment on the Ortlieb, but never a leak in 10+ years of use in all conditions.
The grey ones, that’s also how those bags are closed that you use for swimming.
Like that one: https://www.galaxus.ch/de/s3/product/sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-dry-bag-3-l-wassersack-32640501
Having said that, the Ortlieb style is also very water proof. I’d take Ortlieb, as it is Ortlieb. They’re just awesome.
I’ve done a lot of touring with my ortliebs. Never had any water in there.
I meant to ask is there any difference between having the buckle on top vs. the sides?