I designed the sidecar for my own needs after two others. There are times when the ability to carry things like a bale of straw strapped on top are a real bonus, as is having a stove that just folds out and lights up. If you need the sidecar to deal with snow and ice, might as well make it a shape that works. For example the width also splits into an exact multiple of jerry cans so if I do ever get to go play in the desert again sticking an extra 60 litres or petrol and 20 litres of water in will work straight off. I think this level of detail comes by use and is nice but not essential.
The TT boxes and roll sack set up I'm happy with. My TT boxes are now 12 years old and could double as a collander due to mounting holes for four different bikes. If these get bashed in to the point of uselessness I'll be going soft and smaller by about 10 litres. The ability to sit on the things is offset by just how big they are. They also encourage "what if" packing and hording.
The next roll sacks I buy will be smaller. If I pack into 10 litres then lash another unused sack to the bike, I encourage myself to stay light for as long as possible but when I do find myself having souvenirs to stow and left over food I can carry it.
Andy
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