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7 Jun 2012
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Originally Posted by BruceP
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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The backpack is a very light one. It will contain some small goodies like underwear a gps some socks a camera etc .. ( small capacity ). the tent will be fitted on the backpack ( 3kgs total for tent weight ) Since my Girlfriend is also riding on my bike I do not have the option of a free pillion. However , now that I know what these saddlebags are ( done some research ) I might get one of those.
Can anyone help me in what brand is good at this ? Are these saddlebags also universial on most motorcycles? Thanks by advance
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Originally Posted by sonny91be
The backpack is a very light one. It will contain some small goodies like underwear a gps some socks a camera etc .. ( small capacity ). the tent will be fitted on the backpack ( 3kgs total for tent weight ) Since my Girlfriend is also riding on my bike I do not have the option of a free pillion. However , now that I know what these saddlebags are ( done some research ) I might get one of those.
Can anyone help me in what brand is good at this ? Are these saddlebags also universial on most motorcycles? Thanks by advance 
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She will love you forever if you do not make her use a back pack !
You can get many types of throw over panniers, just make sure they do not make the seat uncomfortable for her, usually caused by straps.
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