We’ve been using Lomo 40 litre dry bags strapped to the back of our bikes since we first left the UK to ride our motorcycles round the world back in 2018. Here’s our review…
Snapshot
- Price: £29.95
- Time tested: since 2018
- Size options: 30/40/60 litres
- Durability: 5/5
- Ease of use: 5/5
- Value for money: 5/5
- Where to buy: lomo.co.uk
Lomo 40 Litre Duffel Review
This review is based on our own personal experiences using Lomo 40 litre dry bag on our round the world motorcycle trip.
Features
This dry bag duffel comes in a range of sizes but we opted for and tested the 40L version as it best suits our needs. It has a roll top closure, two compression straps up top and two more straps on the sides.
It comes with carry handles and a shoulder strap. The bag measures out at 59cm long, 29cm high and 32cm wide.
The Lomo is made with durable waterproof material (PVC Tarpaulin) and RF-welded seams. PVC Tarpaulin. Lomo say the holdall is strong and completely watertight. It can handle driving rain and even brief immersions if closed correctly.
What we use the Lomo for
We started our trip with two duffles. One held all our camping gear and the other all our personal kit.
We’ve since changed setups and have condensed our packing considerably. Now, we only use one duffle and that holds all of the kit that we want to take into a tent or hotel room for the night.
So, that includes both of our personal clothes, toiletries, a book each, flip flops, electronics etc. It all fits in this one bag. And the bag sits neatly on the rear pillion seat for quick and easy access after a long hard day in the saddle. It’s secured using Rok Straps to keep it tight. So a quick push of two clips and the bag is unbuckled and we’re away.
What’s good?
Lomo’s 40 litre dry bag is perfect for motorcyclists, whether you’re riding round the world, on a weekend camping trip with mates, a European tour or just commuting. It’s a simple, easy to use waterproof duffle and that’s why it’s so good.
The bags are exceptional value for money. And considering we’ve put them through everything from freezing snow storms to sand storms, deserts and over 100,000 miles they have performed exceptionally well.
It uses a roll down closure that runs the length of the bag. You can use roll tops, but for getting your stuff out every evening and repacking every morning, you need a bag like this. The opening is wide and that makes it easy to use on a daily basis.
What’s not?
It’s genuinely hard to fault a duffle that comes in under £30, especially when similar dry bags can cost hundreds. Value is the standout here. If we’re being picky, the one area for improvement would be reinforcement on the underside. That would add durability for riders who tend to drop or drag their kit, but it would also push the price up. We simply avoid chucking it on the ground, look after it and it lasts.
Round-up
Lomo’s 40 litre duffel is waterproof, dustproof, packs up small, is lightweight and exceptional value for money. We use it everyday on our round the world motorcycle trip and bring it into our accommodation every night. The opening is wide, it compresses well and does its job perfectly.
Lomo Review: Total score: 15⁄15
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I have LOMO bags as well (40L, 60L & 2* 5L crash bar bags) and I love them. Very good quality, 100% waterproof and very affordable.
Could not wish for any better bags than these.
Hi Richard, thanks for your comment.
Couldn’t agree more! We also have a 40, 60 and the crash bar bags, but we swapped the 5L crash bar bags for Lomo’s 10L adventure panniers and put those on the crash bars and use the 30L Lomo panniers on the rear. All good stuff!
Cheers mate,
Andy