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Originally Posted by sonny91be
I'm really enjoying the fast responds ( Didn't expect the responds ot be so active ) .
Euh , I can't quite follow you?
You advice to not take a backpack but rather then using a back pack strap it on my rear saddle? My girlfriend is coming along . So I cannot strap it on my saddle? IF you ment it otherwise please clarify it a bit more .. I don't really understand fully what you ment to say... Thanks ! 
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On the backpack point, you have a small bike with a pillion. Unless the pillion is wearing the back pack then that is a no-goer.
Please listen to the advice you are getting here, backpacks are not good.
However, if you do insist on taking a backpack, have a cheap rack put on the bike (you can always find someone to cut down and fit a "scrap" one for very little cost. You can then put your tent on the rack, and then the pillion can wear the back pack and rest the weight on the rack.
But saddle bags are better option than a back pack.. Something like this ?
Leather Motorcycle Throw over Saddle Bags Saddlebags Panniers Pair | eBay
Cheap items *can* be found.
But also think about pillion comfort, they do not want to sit on straps.
And pack light. You do not need a lot of clothes, just wash often. (Max underwear IMO is 4 pairs).
My wife and I went across the USA with just a tank bag and a ventura rack/bag. (Ok, no tent for the 1st 5 weeks).
Back in '96 we went round France for 2 weeks on a GS550 with *far* more stuff (tent (back rack), tank bag, saddle bags *and* back pack).
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