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18 Apr 2021
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I'm also in the market for a tank bag. Never used one before. I looked at the Nomax, but it seems like it's not waterproof.
Would (also) love to hear recommendations. Are there any good waterproof tank bags?
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18 Apr 2021
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I have been very happy with my Enduristan 4H.
IMO its well designed, with attention to fit and finish.
I've been through enough storms and its always remained dry inside.
Two thumbs up from me
https://enduristan.co.uk/collections/tankbags
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18 Apr 2021
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I like Baglux, they do bike specific harness for a range of models which protects the tank really well and a good range of bags to go on them, they also do some universal harness which I have also used and work well.
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Apart from the different designs - the size is important.
I bought a F650GS twin a while ago that included the BMW tank bag for this bike. For road trips it was quite useful, good volume and (probably) waterproof. For off-road rides it was a pita. Far too wide to ride the bike while standing on the foot pegs
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19 Apr 2021
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My advice will be less useful to the OP since I'm not focusing on offroad performance, but...
My go-to system has been the Givi Tanklock. Have a small 3D6-series bag, 3D603 I guess, which holds my chargers, papers like ferry tickets and things, a bottle of water - basically quick-access stuff. Very easy to take off for access to the tank at a gas station, has a shoulder strap for convenient carrying off the bike. Essentially anything I care about losing is in that bag, which I always take with me - the stuff in the panniers is all replaceable.
The one I have is not 100% weatherproof, but it took riding through a MAJOR downpour - for a long time - for the zipper seam to fail.
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I found this bag locally:
https://www.amazon.com/Givi-Gravel-T.../dp/B07NF2N7F9
I don't know if it was their last one and they wanted shelf space. But I only paid 55 euros instead of the 100 listed on amazon.
I tested it in the shower and seems to be 100% waterproof. I feel very lucky and pleased with my purchase.
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20 Apr 2021
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Givi the best of the lot. Magnets and straps are almost totally obsolete these days.
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I'm a big fan of the Giant Loop Fandango tank bag.
I don't actually have that tank bag, because my current tank bag works good enough, but if I were going to get one, I would go with the Giant Loop Fandango model. It has organizers inside. You can zip it on and off of its harness which seems like a great feature for camping when you want to take inside your tent with you. It would also work well for hotels.
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Originally Posted by mark manley
I like Baglux, they do bike specific harness for a range of models which protects the tank really well and a good range of bags to go on them, they also do some universal harness which I have also used and work well.
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I agree with mark and I'm a big fan of Baglux.
Although for older bikes with metal tanks that Baglux don't make a cover for then I have an Oxford Sports magnetic bag which works well.
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12 Jan 2022
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Quote:
Originally Posted by frameworkSpecialist
I'm also in the market for a tank bag. Never used one before. I looked at the Nomax, but it seems like it's not waterproof.
Would (also) love to hear recommendations. Are there any good waterproof tank bags?
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The Nomax (formerly Nomad) comes with a waterproof cover, easy to fold and stow away. It's a fantastic bag, all well organized, sorted, easily and rapidly accessible, converts into a small backpack, + if you carry limited quantity of stuff it doubles as a water tank. Simple, efficient, nicely designed, a game changer as far as I'm concerned. I sold my SW-EVO and the Touratech Ambato. Those tank bags are very good, but I would only use them to carry a camera for example, which is no longer required given the quality of picture you get using a mobile phone nowadays. mI love my Mosko Moto bag... and I have a pico for the EXC-F.
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