T Bag and Tent Recommendations
#41
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: General Sherman's Christmas Location 1864
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Pretty much keep it simple for a 2 week trip.
Tent,sleeping bag,roll up mattress, small cooler,pot/pan kit.
With the tourpak everyfits in it except tent sleep bag.
I have a small bag on the tourpak rack with my raingear.....
#42
Got REI and T Bag, impressions....
Got the REI Half Dome 4. Extremely happy with it. Pack size fits very nicely on bike and there's some options on how to pack it depending on solo or with passenger. Roomy with plenty of space. I'm 5'6 and can't stand fully up, but still plenty of head room for a tent. Do wish the rain fly had a bit more space between it and the tent for better ventilation. But, overall an A+ from me.
The T Bag Expandable TBU210A is another story. I expected more for $235. Pack handles plenty of gear and size is not an issue. Do wish it had a side access option. Would make for better packing. Problem is my luggage rack on the Dyna is not that long. Bag sags and would cover license plate and lights when packed on the luggage rack. NOT ideal! Wish it had a ridgid bottom. Will have to modify it some how. If I were to do over would go with a ridgid bag rather than soft side.
Bones.
The T Bag Expandable TBU210A is another story. I expected more for $235. Pack handles plenty of gear and size is not an issue. Do wish it had a side access option. Would make for better packing. Problem is my luggage rack on the Dyna is not that long. Bag sags and would cover license plate and lights when packed on the luggage rack. NOT ideal! Wish it had a ridgid bottom. Will have to modify it some how. If I were to do over would go with a ridgid bag rather than soft side.
Bones.
#44
Got the REI Half Dome 4. Extremely happy with it. Pack size fits very nicely on bike and there's some options on how to pack it depending on solo or with passenger. Roomy with plenty of space. I'm 5'6 and can't stand fully up, but still plenty of head room for a tent. Do wish the rain fly had a bit more space between it and the tent for better ventilation. But, overall an A+ from me.
The T Bag Expandable TBU210A is another story. I expected more for $235. Pack handles plenty of gear and size is not an issue. Do wish it had a side access option. Would make for better packing. Problem is my luggage rack on the Dyna is not that long. Bag sags and would cover license plate and lights when packed on the luggage rack. NOT ideal! Wish it had a ridgid bottom. Will have to modify it some how. If I were to do over would go with a ridgid bag rather than soft side.
Bones.
The T Bag Expandable TBU210A is another story. I expected more for $235. Pack handles plenty of gear and size is not an issue. Do wish it had a side access option. Would make for better packing. Problem is my luggage rack on the Dyna is not that long. Bag sags and would cover license plate and lights when packed on the luggage rack. NOT ideal! Wish it had a ridgid bottom. Will have to modify it some how. If I were to do over would go with a ridgid bag rather than soft side.
Bones.
#45
Check out the Saddlemen S3500 Drifter Deluxe Sissy Bar Bags The adjustments are top notch and the rigid construction holds bag shape even when empty. they are also a side loading bag... Great reviews. They look more impressive after you check them out
#46
Check out the Saddlemen S3500 Drifter Deluxe Sissy Bar Bags The adjustments are top notch and the rigid construction holds bag shape even when empty. they are also a side loading bag... Great reviews. They look more impressive after you check them out
#47
I have this exact bag and love it. Got it after having a T-bag for a couple of years and dealt with the sagging issue. Sold it and got the Saddleman bag. Never looked back. A buddy has the same bag and loves it. The sideload (either side) makes it very nice for packing. I would strongly recommend this bag to anyone.
Bones
#48
About the same if not just a tad better than the Tbag. At least my wife seems to pack more **** with this one.........lol
#49
I use the harley sac pac and the round accessory bag that can hold ice for cold stuff and 2 up, shes loaded for sure. Avg about 400 a day and stay in motels.
#50
I use a Dakota Bag made by T-bag. Plenty of room. Down side is it will leak in heavy rain. A rain bag of sorts came with it but is quite a bit less than functional at 70 mph it will balloon up. Trash bag inside works better.