baggage

[wildwest]

whats a good bag or suitcase to go on a rack that is waterproof and big enough for two for a 9 day trip ?

 

[41inWV]

Steamer Trunk ?????

I use mostly T-Bags, they have a very wide variety of very useable bags.
T-Bags | Motorcycle Luggage

They have their own web site, but it seems to be down right now.

There are a number of good manufacturers....I have one Nelwon-Riggs bag, but I prefer Tbags.

For the luggage rack on the tour pak, look at the Dekker Supreme

 

[Seavon]

I have had very good luck with Helen Two wheels
Helen Twowheels Super Packing System- A complete Waterproof Packing System

 

[tomg]

we have used a few different types, but found that a garbage bag inside to start out with will really help keep things dry. We have been caught in rain for a few days at a time before and learned the hard way !!
Tomg

 

[kwakasix3]

I like the garbage bag idea,I'm going to use that one.
I went looking for waterproof soft luggage and got offered some pretty expensive stuff. I went to a militaria Fair on the weekend and found 2 nylon reinforced bags. Green and about 3 times the size of a usual duffel bag. No readable markings on them. With a bit of shock cord from the tent shop they will close up tight. Cheap at $10,waterproof and tough. That will fit my needs.

 

[Bikerbozo]

i 2nd the motion for garbage bags. I always carry a couple of extra. And lots of bungy cords. I hate when I loose stuff on bumps.

 

[CSM]

We line every bag packed on the outside with a garbage bag....been doing it for years that way, even if bags are labled water proof. If water wants to find its way in something it will

 

[Rick Kay]

We have had very good experiences with T Bags. We have travelled in all kinds of weather and never had an issue, but if you are in an all day soaker, I think a garbage bag on the inside would help with any weeping seams.

I would also suggest not packing as much clothing and visiting a laundromat along the way. Its a lot easier to work around 5 days of clothing than 10 days.

Have a great trip!!

 

[John Luciano]

An old thick is UPS. If you know your route and you know your motels stops in advance , you mail clothes to the motels. When you get there you mail dirtiy clothes home . Unless you you don't like jeans for some reason, you really don't need a lot to wear after all we are bikers. and laundromat in between keeps 2pair of jeans clean, unless you want to wear a towel while you wash the only pair you brought , suggest only doing it after midnight <LOL>

 

[wildwest]

theirs some really good info and some funny solutions to consider, thanx to all who posted, some good ideas.