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Kermit bags
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boltgunner
New member
Where do you get a Kermit Bag? Any other brands of waterproof bags recommended? New rider and new MOA member - thank you!
roostershooter
motorcycle cowboy
Kermit doesn't make them anymore. There all all kinds of bags to be had, just do a search. Use what you like. The one thing about Kermit bags is that the zipper is not waterproof. You'll probably hear Kermit's name tossed about quite abit. He invented the Kermit chair that you see at rallies. I can't remember the guys name that bought the chair rights but he seems like a nice enough guy.
boltgunner
New member
That's funny.
boltgunner
New member
I will do a search, but replies offering first-hand experience with bags would be most welcome.
shortythorne
shortythorne
I own several of these bags and they are wonderful. As for the zipper not being waterproof, simply mount the bag with zipper on the bottom and problem solved. I have used mine many, many times with no problems. I do find the medium size is perfect, as the large is just too large, and the small is not waterproof at all ( so Kermit told me). The new owner of the chair company is Tom Sherrill. I do not know if he is making the bags or not, but he is a very nice guy.
(888) 729-9836 www.kermitchair.com
(888) 729-9836 www.kermitchair.com
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GTRider
Bobmws
Curmudgeon At Large
I believe the fabric came laminated that way from the mill.
Just got a 20 liter "Seal Line" Baja Dry Bag with Amazon Prime today, for $20. It is 9"x16"
I'm not familiar with the Kermit bags so I cannot compare.
It is very similar(same brand) or an exact match (maybe a tad lighter material) to the one I bought 12-20 years ago and still use regularly. It is just a double/or more folding closure and if you pack it with the fold down so it doesn't collect water it will keep your stuff dry. If I pack a sleeping bag in it and I want to absolutely make sure that is will be dry, I put a plastic bag inside as insurance. The body is not going to leak, only place water can get in is the opening.
I will almost guarantee that I paid more for it years ago.
Charlie
I'm not familiar with the Kermit bags so I cannot compare.
It is very similar(same brand) or an exact match (maybe a tad lighter material) to the one I bought 12-20 years ago and still use regularly. It is just a double/or more folding closure and if you pack it with the fold down so it doesn't collect water it will keep your stuff dry. If I pack a sleeping bag in it and I want to absolutely make sure that is will be dry, I put a plastic bag inside as insurance. The body is not going to leak, only place water can get in is the opening.
I will almost guarantee that I paid more for it years ago.
Charlie
ricochetrider
Out There Somewhere
Wolfman Luggage makes some great gear.
Small USA (CO) company. See their website; call them up- a human will actually answer. They make all (or certainly most) of their stuff in house.
High quality kit, theirs.
Zipper close dry bags
Any dry bags out that close by zipper have attached tie down loops etc. have tried roll top types they suck IMHO. I saw one of the Kermit bags something like that would be nice so dredging up old thread hoping for suggestions for equivalent ( to old Kermit)new bag
Any dry bags out that close by zipper have attached tie down loops etc. have tried roll top types they suck IMHO. I saw one of the Kermit bags something like that would be nice so dredging up old thread hoping for suggestions for equivalent ( to old Kermit)new bag
lee
Debbie's Servant
They show a bag on their website.
http://www.kermitchair.com/products/store/kermit-chair-bag-by-storm-ind
riderr1150gsadv
Well-known member
I guess my Kermit is really old, as I have a folding flap to close the bag and no zipper at all... 
Then again I picked mine up at the Spokane National in '04 and both chair and bag are in excellent condition.
Then again I picked mine up at the Spokane National in '04 and both chair and bag are in excellent condition.
skibum69
slave to gravity
Mosko Moto is making some of the best gear in the world right now. Super bomber. Their Nomad tank bag I’m running on 3 bikes is excellent.
http://https://moskomoto.com
I’ve been running Ortlieb roll top panniers and duffel for over 10 years, never a drop of water. Very well made and super light. Their motorcycle line is now sold through Touratech. 5 year warranty when I bought mine. I’ll be hitting the road with it again in a week and a half
http://https://moskomoto.com
I’ve been running Ortlieb roll top panniers and duffel for over 10 years, never a drop of water. Very well made and super light. Their motorcycle line is now sold through Touratech. 5 year warranty when I bought mine. I’ll be hitting the road with it again in a week and a half
I'm still using my Helen2Wheels bags. After several decades of ownership and use, they remain waterproof (latest rain test was returning home from recent Square Route Rally!)
The clothes bags have a roll-top and come in a couple of sizes. I find the large size to have more than enough space for one-up travel.
Helen (aka Linda Hedden) sold her business a few years back. The bags are currently available from -
https://www.racerpartswholesale.com/product/13268/Helen_Twowheels_Clothes_Sacks
The clothes bags have a roll-top and come in a couple of sizes. I find the large size to have more than enough space for one-up travel.
Helen (aka Linda Hedden) sold her business a few years back. The bags are currently available from -
https://www.racerpartswholesale.com/product/13268/Helen_Twowheels_Clothes_Sacks
1957mpd
Knight-Errant
+1 . I am using both their 25L "Scout" and 35L "Backcountry" panniers which have roll-top dry bags, and their roll-top duffels on a R1200GSA. The smaller "Scouts" are great for close-to-home runnin' 'round; the larger "Backcountrys" for expeditionary volume kit. Smart stuff well made. No zippers to fail, leak, jam, etc.
https://moskomoto.com/collections/motorcycle-luggage
