Tank Bag Recommendations?

[crazymactech]

I'm looking for a large magnetic tank bag (hate the strap type) that has a large see-through pouch at the top to put a map in. Any recommendations?

BTW: A little trick someone taught me. Use a dry erase marker and write your route instructions on the inside of your windshield. That let's you look at the directions without taking your eyes off the road. When you get to your destination just wipe off the directions with a dry napkin. That's what I do for now, but I like to use maps and hate having to stop and haul out the map evertime to see if there might be an interesting route near me.

[Mellow]

Lot's of options/prices here:
http://www.newenoughhp.com/luggage/tank_bags/

[crazymactech]

Thanks Joe! It looks like this one is the best bet. Anything taller and I wouldn't be able to see the speedometer. And only $72 http://www.newenoughhp.com/luggage/tank_bags/tour_master/tb_12_nylon_magnetic_motorcycle_tank_bag.html

[DAD]

Sierra Trading Post has Marsee bags on closeout, 20 and 28 lt cheap!!! I bought one, great!!!

[Tx White Knight]

I have a question for ya'll

is it worth it to get a tank bag that is setup for a Hydration Systems??

do they cost more and if so are they worth it?

[punk_emo_tx]

You could try a Camel Back type blader in a regular tank bag. Here's a picture of said set up with a retractable key/id card thing holding the mouth piece.

[Tx White Knight]

You could try a Camel Back type blader in a regular tank bag. Here's a picture of said set up with a retractable key/id card thing holding the mouth piece.

That is sort of what I was thinking of doing but wondered about the camel back sweating in the bag. Do you have to keep other things seperate to keep them dry? or does the Camel Back not sweat?

[ImRubicon]

I like the AXIO one in black matte.
I need to find one for the ST1300 to try as I dont know about the fit ???

[Hemibee]

That is sort of what I was thinking of doing but wondered about the camel back sweating in the bag. Do you have to keep other things seperate to keep them dry? or does the Camel Back not sweat?

Camelbacks do sweat.

[punk_emo_tx]

That is sort of what I was thinking of doing but wondered about the camel back sweating in the bag. Do you have to keep other things seperate to keep them dry? or does the Camel Back not sweat?

I've never tried it. Thats a picture I save for the retractable key/id card idea. I do know camelback has insulated covers for the bladder without shoulder straps. It might end up being too big for a tank bag. :confused:

[Tx White Knight]

Thats a picture I save for the retractable key/id card idea.

If you ever need a bigger retractor you can stop by a scuba shop and look for somethign like this Retractor (http://www.divers-supply.com/RETRACTOR-LOCKING-p/prt11888.htm)

When I get a tank bag I want to use one on my camera :takepics1:

[Motocentaur]

The one I have came from Cycle Gear. It says Cargo Endurance on it, but I don't know if that is the brand or the model.

This thing is super over-built and rugged. It has a zip-off magnetic base, and can also be used as a strap-on. It's big and expandable. There are hidden shoulder straps for backpack use, map pockets on both the bag and base, and a rain cover. It was under $100 bucks too. I've used it for a couiple of years now with no problems.

[Alan]

Whenever I replace my tank bag, I plan on getting a waterproof tank bag! I fail to understand why most tankbags are not waterproof already, we ride in the rain. I find it really stupid that I have to pull over and put a rain cover over my tank bag when it starts to rain hard. Most tank bags are poorly designed because they are not waterproof.

[Trekker]

I always waterproof mine using Camp Dry. Seems to help keep stuff relatively dry inside. I also assume things will get wet during a downpour so I pack accordingly. I never cared for any rain cover because they seem to catch too much wind and billow out like a sail.

[Motocentaur]

I never bother with the rain cover. In light or moderate rain, the bag stays dry behind the fairing. In a heavy, all day rain, the map pocket and exterior pouches get a little damp from zipper seepage, but that's it.

[oldmanriver1951]

best one so far has been FieldSheer Eiffel II, , plenty of room, expandable, dual map pockets, and one or both detach quickly and have shoulder straps when needed...