The Soft Option (Other Motorcycles...)

Member Name: baldeagle

Product:	Other Motorcycles...
Date:	07/08/00 (91 review reads)
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Advantages: totally waterproof and cheap

Disadvantages: easy to steal

The trouble with biking is that most bikes do not have a roof or boot, but the reason they are fun is because they do not have a roof or boot.

Nevertheless, after a hard days ride to Cornwall or the Lake District, getting out a soggy tent and sleeping bag is not much fun, so what is the best solution?

Rather than go the hard luggage route (at approx £500), I went for the soft option. Throwovers and a rack makes life cheaper, but still do not solve the ingress of water problem.

In comes a German company called Ortlieb, who make a range of waterproof stuff sacs and bags that are totally waterproof. They come in a range of sizes and materials, from 10 ltrs to 100 ltrs, and I can easily strap mine onto my BMW F650 after they have been stuffed with the essentials for a weekend of camping pleasure.

Highly recommended, and available from all good camping, climbing or water sport dealers.

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