Loose Sleeves on Changing Bag

[mehguy]

Hello,
I had just purchased a second hand LPL changing bag, what looks to be maybe from the 70s or 80s, and upon receiving it, I immediately noticed that the sleeves were much looser than any other changing bag I've used (most seem to suffocate your arm and it becomes fatiguing to be in one for too long). And they also only grip your arm at one point as opposed to having another elastic ring within the first one.

I am now cautious about using this bag, maybe the material got loose as it aged? I'm skeptical whether it was an intentional design choice to have them really loose.

Just wondering what your guys' experiences were with changing bags and if anyone has come across ones that were like this and ended up being ok.

 

[F4U]

Yep. BTDT. The rubber in the elastic has gotten old. The only remedy is to use rubber bands on the outside of the sleeves, or do some seamstress work and replace the elastic. The bag is not necessarily no good, but it WILL leak light now. But then I wouldn't trust the best and newest changing bag, trying to use it in the brilliant July sun. When the bag was new I'm sure it was so tight around your wrist as to leave red imprints on your skin after 2 or 3 minutes.

 

[Chrismat]

One of the sleeves on one of my changing bags is has loosened, I usually put on a thicker long sleeved shirt or hoodie and move my arm up a little higher. I haven't had any light leaks, but you may want to purchase a new one if it really concerns you.

 

[Chuck1]

Rubber bands might help.
do a test roll to check for leaks

 

[Sirius Glass]

While rubber band will help, replace the elastic bands or pay to get the elastic bands replace. Life is too short to allow annoyances to get in the way.