I usually stored it with a bike cover on. I had it on my bike, which I basically don't ride in the rain, for about a year and a half. There are scratches on the contact points of the underside stays (see photo 7). Please see the photos for the condition. I think it's cool with the carving. Product number: SB-72 Color: Brown Material: Cowhide (oil leather) Size: H40 x W35 x D18 (cm) Capacity: 15L Accessories: Mounting belts x 2, rain cover x 1 Purchased at a DEGNER store. Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about the quality, as this is a used item. Returns are not accepted to prevent switching. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments.