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woodsguy

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I'm tired of a bulky fanny pack. Need ideas, fender packs, gas tank, or number plate. I like a number plate bag but can't find one. This is for single track riding not big adventure bike. Just basic stuff, won't even be carrying tubes.
 
Do you wear a hydration system?

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woodsguy said:
I'm tired of a bulky fanny pack. Need ideas, fender packs, gas tank, or number plate. I like a number plate bag but can't find one. This is for single track riding not big adventure bike. Just basic stuff, won't even be carrying tubes.
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I agree. I quit fanny packs and never looked back. I have this bag from Giant Loop. It is designed to work as a number plate mount and other mounting options too. I figured out a way to make it work on my rear fender (on my Husky). It is a very heavy duty water proof bag that can hold plenty of essentials. Check out the Pronghorn straps that Giant Loop makes too. I use them with this bag too. Makes it bomb proof.

Giant Loop® Fender Bag/Number Plate Bag – Giant Loop

www.giantloopmoto.com www.giantloopmoto.com
 
Johnf3 said:
I agree. I quit fanny packs and never looked back. I have this bag from Giant Loop. It is designed to work as a number plate mount and other mounting options too. I figured out a way to make it work on my rear fender (on my Husky). It is a very heavy duty water proof bag that can hold plenty of essentials. Check out the Pronghorn straps that Giant Loop makes too. I use them with this bag too. Makes it bomb proof.

Giant Loop® Fender Bag/Number Plate Bag – Giant Loop

www.giantloopmoto.com www.giantloopmoto.com
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Good info.
 
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Front and rear fender bags with a MOLE bag to hold an extra litre of fuel. I think the bags are Nelson Rigg.
 
woodsguy said:
Nope, rather not go back pack route. I'd rather continue the fanny pack.
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Funny I recently went the opposite direction. I previously had front fender bag, rear fender bag, handlebar bag and 2 liter hydration pack. Then added a fanny pack to carry 1 liter extra water for long loops.

Instead of drilling and cutting both fenders on the new bike I decided to try my Fox hydration backpack I had bought long ago on BF special. Wow so much better for me now and not planning to go back. Extra capacity is nice when needed and no worries about the fender packs coming loose. I can also take the bike to restock beverages and get a 12 pack inside or a 10 lb bag of ice.

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I keep the tool roll in my camelback. I use the number plate bag on long jaunts, and I have used the large fender bag before as well. Quality stuff.

I have not used the spare tube bag but it keeps the weight of off the front of the fender and looks to be a good design.
 
This is my setup for the 500. Its from Kreiga. The pack I carry has battery charger, compressor and plugs and tools. Extra jacket or shirt and gloves etc. Solid as a rock.
Might be bigger than you want. I love the little tank bag too.
 

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WFO75080 said:
This is my setup for the 500. Its from Kreiga. The pack I carry has battery charger, compressor and plugs and tools. Extra jacket or shirt and gloves etc. Solid as a rock.
Might be bigger than you want. I love the little tank bag too.
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Nice setup but more than I need, I hope.
 
I use a small rear fender bag with a separate wrap. 8--10--12 wrenches, small crescent, small vise grip, small screwdriver, combo plug/axle wrench, plug. Bag is by Dirt Bike Dan who is a college prof in Gunnison. Great guy and bulletproof bag.
 
I use Green Chile hardcore rack on my 500exc. With a 10L dry bag it fits water, snack, tools. It’s very light, stiffens the rear frame, very modular, grab handles, includes 2 tire spoons, but somewhat pricey.
 
Johnf3 said:
I agree. I quit fanny packs and never looked back. I have this bag from Giant Loop. It is designed to work as a number plate mount and other mounting options too. I figured out a way to make it work on my rear fender (on my Husky). It is a very heavy duty water proof bag that can hold plenty of essentials. Check out the Pronghorn straps that Giant Loop makes too. I use them with this bag too. Makes it bomb proof.

Giant Loop® Fender Bag/Number Plate Bag – Giant Loop

www.giantloopmoto.com www.giantloopmoto.com
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I ordered this and will see how it works. On backorder right now.
 
This is what t i ended up with. Made as a fender bag. Tried that, 1 side came loose twice and was little concerned with extra weight on fender. Plus I kept visually checking it. Not good idea while dodging trees. On number plate worked great so far.
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That is the good thing about keeping it in the front. You don't have to keep reaching back to feel if it is still there. Looks like a good size for essentials.
 
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