Luggage recommendations

[Scotts8826]

Riding season isn't over yet but already a fellow Spyder ryder and I are planning about a 3,000 mile roundtrip, two week tour of the country early next summer. Our wives are not interested in going so I've got an open passenger seat on my RT. I've got a smaller bag to put on my trunk rack for a few days worth of clean underthings but I'd like to tie down a larger bag in the passenger seat. I've seen many options in the hundred dollar range. Anyone have a recommendation they'd like to make on a good travel bag?

 

[hennyking]

Riding season isn't over yet but already a fellow Spyder ryder and I are planning about a 3,000 mile roundtrip, two week tour of the country early next summer. Our wives are not interested in going so I've got an open passenger seat on my RT. I've got a smaller bag to put on my trunk rack for a few days worth of clean underthings but I'd like to tie down a larger bag in the passenger seat. I've seen many options in the hundred dollar range. Anyone have a recommendation they'd like to make on a good travel bag?

This sound cool as hell where will you be starting this trip from?

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[SpyderAnn01]

The Ortleib Dry Bag from Aerostitch, it will keep your stuff dry and it expands and collapses as needed. Whatever bag you choose you should strap it under the seat so that you don't have to remove it when you fuel.

 

[Gilda]

The Ortleib Dry Bag from Aerostitch, it will keep your stuff dry and it expands and collapses as needed. Whatever bag you choose you should strap it under the seat so that you don't have to remove it when you fuel.

What type of straps do you use then? Thank you.

 

[Bob Denman]

A duffel bag stuffed into a garbage bag that's been carefully sealed, would be much cheaper, and waterproof enough for the trip! :thumbup:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

I have this Kuryakyn tail-bag and want to sell it. It comes with straps and a rain cover. It holds a LOT and can be collapsed if you don't need to fill it. I think I'm just down the road from you, if you'd like to do business.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/xkursion-xw15-roller-bag

Patti

 

[JayBros]

What type of straps do you use then? Thank you.

If you have access to REI they have adjustable length straps with a snap buckle; pick your length. I have a couple of different style Ortlieb dry bags and they are truly bomb proof. All of my Ortlieb gear has survived transcontinental bicycle trips with many days of frog strangler rain and my bear has never gotten damp, let alone wet.

 

[3-togo]

Travel bag and breathable.

Riding season isn't over yet but already a fellow Spyder ryder and I are planning about a 3,000 mile roundtrip, two week tour of the country early next summer. Our wives are not interested in going so I've got an open passenger seat on my RT. I've got a smaller bag to put on my trunk rack for a few days worth of clean underthings but I'd like to tie down a larger bag in the passenger seat. I've seen many options in the hundred dollar range. Anyone have a recommendation they'd like to make on a good travel bag?

Don't over think the baggage dilemma, there are many types of waterproof bags used by the rafting/ kayaking communities that are reasonable. Depending on the size ,you will not be able to lift seat without repositioning. Better to install fuel door. A member on here has a reasonable solution for fuel door. You probably have ample room on a rt for long trips without a seat bag unless you are camping out. Select clothing that is pack able and can be washed at night/dry by morning. Buy toiletries in small containers or transfer to smaller containers. Keep rain gear easily accessible like your rack in a waterproof bag. Or purchase riding jacket and pants that are waterproof and breathable. .Pack according to usage. Many hotels have washer/dryers that you can use while your dining. I also use a small cooler that holds food for two days and my cooling vest. Once you become use to expedition touring you will be surprised how easy and fun your venture will be.
Pete

 

[Scotts8826]

This sound cool as hell where will you be starting this trip from?

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Starting in Kansas City. Heading to the Maggie Valley area to ride Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway. Take a couple days to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway up to Richmond, Va. Meet up with family and head to the Outer Banks of NC for a family vacation at the beach for a week (rest and relaxation). Then head home.

 

[Scotts8826]

A duffel bag stuffed into a garbage bag that's been carefully sealed, would be much cheaper, and waterproof enough for the trip! :thumbup:

Sounds like my college days. I had a luggage rack on top of my Pinto and I would simply wrap a large plastic garbage bag around my rooftop suitcase. As long as there were no pockets for air to catch it would hold up just fine.

 

[Peteoz]

You take a bear with you?

All of my Ortlieb gear has survived transcontinental bicycle trips with many days of frog strangler rain and my bear has never gotten damp, let alone wet.

hahaha.....don't you loooooove predictive text Is the bear your Spyder anti theft device, Jay? :shocked: