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 Re: need advice for saddlebag purchase
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 16
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Complete Newb
Joined: Jan 2005
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Those rear bags are a dead ringer/ripoff of the Rev Pack Tour Pack made in California by abused women. (A worthy cause to contribute to, and they're about 1/2 the price too). I have one of the RevPack Large Tour Packs and just love it. it goes on/off in seconds and holds a lot of stuff. And never a drip inside even in torrential downpours, like any "sunny" Georgia afternoon ride. Rev Pack Tour Pack.
Dinqua is absolutely correct regarding the Rev Pack. I have both the Tour Pack and the Junior Pack (for short trips). They are truly amazing! I strap them against the sissy bar with the factory straps, then I use two cargo nets to adhere the pack to the bike. After I'm done, it's like the pack is part of the bike--it does not move at all.
Also, I have EZ Brackets and Saddleman Jumbo Drifter Saddlebags. Listen to the people who say that the backs of the Saddleman crack, because they do. HOWEVER... a plexiglass backing will remedy this problem. The Saddleman Jumbo Drifter Saddlebag hold A LOT of stuff, they are VERY durable (once you afix the plexiglass), and they are extremely easy to take off.
I like the combination of the Rev Pac with the saddlebags because the center of gravity is stable, while being able to carry the maximum amount of cargo.
Personally, I'm a safety freak... and this satisfies my concerns.
Yes, the Saddleman Jumbo Drifter Saddlebags AND the EZ Brackets are an expensive purchase initially. However, when you're rippin' down the highway and you catch a strong cross wind, or you have to swerve very quickly, etc., the cargo doesn't shift.
Last but not least, both the Rev Pac and the EZ Bracket saddlebags are extremely easy to remove. You can get them on and off very quickly.
I hope this helps! 
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