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Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

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Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



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Old 5 Sep 2007
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I usually have some short trip. So i do not need to carry a lot of things. I think the backpack like this will fit me.
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A riding mate was having all kinds of problems with his soft luggage on hard off-road rides. Straps, rivets, stitching at the stress points kept breaking/ripping out. Soft luggage may be best if most riding is on smooth roads - not so great in really rugged conditions.

Just an observation.
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On the subject of panniers. I've just invested in MM for the rear. BUT.
I'd like a set of tank panniers, unlike Ted I don't want to wait till I get to South America to get a pair made. Can anyone suggest something.
Oh yes I'm on a WeeStrom.
PS to Henry. I use PacSafe S/Steel webbing around my bags on the bike.
I have these and like them

Aerostich Tank Panniers :: Tank Bags :: Packing It In :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear

As far as Aluminum, Plastic, or soft rear panniers. I think the Plastic, (Pelican etc) is a great compromise between soft and Aluminum. Super tough and while not easily reapairable, I have dumped my bike with them on several times and had no failures. They do a great job at keeping the dust out of my stuff as well.
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Pacsafe

Hi Dave, Yes that's it.
I use a canoe bag, with padlock on the zip, with a rucksack cover.
Then the Pacsafe over the top of the lot. Which locks it to the bike.
For my helmet I use the Lid Pacsafe, which is w/proof.
I found a couple of gas mask bags at a Army surplus store.
I strap them to the MM boxes and they hold all my cooking gear and a couple of water bottles.
(If in doubt, brew up.
If all is well,
spread confusion, create doubt.
Then brew up)

So I no longer need tank saddlebags.
Hope that helps.
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