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Best luggage for 2 up weekend trip

« on: March 15, 2011, 07:22:17 AM »

I am contemplating taking a short weekend trip on an '09 M696. I currently have no carrying capacity other than a backpack. I was wondering what is recommended for luggage for a 2 up weekend trip. I was thinking a tank bag and a backpack on the passenger. What experiences can you share from personal situations? Type of bag, brand, etc...


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Re: Best luggage for 2 up weekend trip

« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2011, 07:27:03 AM »

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Re: Best luggage for 2 up weekend trip

« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2011, 07:58:17 AM »

be aware that carrying a backpack can be tiring.
im guessing there will be a girl on back.
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best option would be saddlebags with brackets to keep them off the pipes.


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Re: Best luggage for 2 up weekend trip

« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2011, 07:59:44 AM »

Now see, that's a helpful post! Great point!


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Re: Best luggage for 2 up weekend trip

« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2011, 08:21:11 AM »

Try a nice waterproof duffel strapped down on the pile-on. I did a 4k trip last summer with this setup and it was fine. Sorry, just noticed you said 2up. In that case, the DP tank bag can hold quite a lot of stuff.


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Re: Best luggage for 2 up weekend trip

« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2011, 08:40:31 AM »

Quote from: JEFF_H on March 15, 2011, 07:58:17 AM

be aware that carrying a backpack can be tiring.
im guessing there will be a girl on back.
keep in mind this important formula
shoulder pain + fatigue= splitting headache
headache = lackanookie
Cool

best option would be saddlebags with brackets to keep them off the pipes.

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Re: Best luggage for 2 up weekend trip

« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2011, 08:57:10 AM »

VENTURA Rack System!!!

http://www.ventura-mca.com/

when you have a passenger on the back, just turn the bag around for to sit on the rack and you are ready to rock and roll!


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Re: Best luggage for 2 up weekend trip

« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2011, 10:51:24 AM »

Yeah, backpacks get to be unfun on a long trip.

For an older DSS Monster I'd suggest the tourmaster/cortech saddle bags - but with the exhausts on a 696, that's a bit of a problem. Flaming saddle bags will put a damper on.

If you pack super light a tank bag could do it...

How much stuff are we talking? Like change of skivvies? Or you need to dress for a formal dinner at the destination?


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Re: Best luggage for 2 up weekend trip

« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2011, 10:55:19 AM »

Pretty light. Thinking of heading to a golf resort and renting clubs, so just golf clothes really.


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Re: Best luggage for 2 up weekend trip

« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2011, 11:06:46 AM »

Tankbag for you and a waistpack for her (no headache)

http://www.rei.com/product/812552

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Re: Best luggage for 2 up weekend trip

« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2011, 01:10:59 PM »

Quote from: Sad Panda on March 15, 2011, 10:51:24 AM

I have the cotech/tourmaster setup with the optional tailbag. If you pack right, you can fit a lot in just the tailbag. I've done 5 days with just the tailbag.