Giant Loop – Waterproof Versatile Tank Bag
If you were to design the perfect tank bag what would it be? Waterproof, small enough to fit but large enough to carry your stuff, easy to access, easy to mount, and of course stylish.
What if I told you that someone designed that bag already. Giant Loop is probably better known for their pannier and tail mounted bags like the Great Basin bag. They have been churning some new and different designs and the Fandango Pro tank bag is one of them. As a writer I ride a lot of different bikes and sometimes products that make sense cross over to other types of motorcycles. This is one of those items.
Mounting
The front of the bag uses a loop of mil spec webbing that goes around the frame or under the steering head assembly. Only needing to fish one piece of webbing through the bike makes this simpler than some other bags. On the Tenere I was able to run through an opening in the frame that keeps the strap away from all moving parts and makes it very secure.
Pannier packs shown are an option to expand capacity.
The rear of the bag uses a strap per side that can wrap around the frame, the seat mounts, and have enough length in them to wrap around most bike without an issue. In the center is the zippered soft underpaid that the tank bag mounts to. Notice the cutout for the fuel filler. The bag has a zipper on either side so you can unzip one side or the other and fill fuel from either side of the bike.
You can see the double zippers.
Construction
The exterior is made with a 22 ounce vinyl coated polyester reinforced with foam to give it shape. YKK zippers are used through out and the interior is made with Vertex hook and loop accepting fabric. The same kind of material in most camera bags accept dividers. There is a clear vinyl map pocket on top and a rubberized opening for an electronics port. Probably on of the neatest features is a document storage pocket. There is a divider included that works great for keeping my tire gauge and repair kit secured and separate from anything else I need to carry.
Is it Weatherproof?
If you remember to close the zippers then yes it is very weatherproof. If you forget like I did then your stuff will get wet. It may also almost bounce out over some rough terrain causing you to simultaneously attempt to stop, hold the bag closed, and navigate some washboard road without taking the dirt. Suffice it to say I checked the zippers after that. Giant Loop now also includes a Dry Pod insert seam-sealed liner bag that features a hefty YKK water resistant zipper and heavy duty side release buckle closure for even more protection. (If you already own the bag you can get the Dry Pod at a discounted price!)
What’s it like to use everyday?
I don’t think I would know what to do without it. It’s easy to use with one hand, so loading your lunch or other items is 1+1 simple. The size is about perfect at 8 liters. You can fit extra liners, or carry food, or carry a camera, in it all while carrying a tire gauge and repair kit easily. The simple zipper system is secure but easy to use and you can take the bag with you for security if need be. There is a convenient carry handle right on the bag that so many other people forget to add to their design.
Price
Price is $230 and that includes a free inner dry pod. It’s available in 5 colors, black, white, yellow, orange, and gray. I have a white one as you can see in the pictures and it stands out nicely against the bike. Is it the cheapest on the market. Definitely not but you won’t find many that offer this many features in one bag.