Pack rack recommendations/options?

[merlin]

Hey all,

I'm looking for a pack rack and bag system to use on longer trips. Is ventura the only 'decent' option in the NZ market?...or does anyone know of a good or better alternative?

I've been reading a few bad reviews about the quality of the bags thats all..

Any help here would be appreciated.

Cheers

Merlin

[Hawkeye]

Hey all,

I'm looking for a pack rack and bag system to use on longer trips. Is ventura the only 'decent' option in the NZ market?...or does anyone know of a good or better alternative?

I've been reading a few bad reviews about the quality of the bags thats all..

Any help here would be appreciated.

Cheers

Merlin


I've just bought a 'Tour-Line' from a guy on TradeMe (Bein2win). Fits a Ventura rack perfect. The guy imports them from Aus. I Only paid $80 for a 50L bag and very impressed with the quality. If you google the company, you can see the range of bags they do, The 50L is the largest.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2974&pictureid=35287

[Insanity_rules]

I've just bought a 'Tour-Line' from a guy on TradeMe (Bein2win).

How waterproof is it mate? I need a new bag that can keep my laptop as safe as possible.

[Hawkeye]

How waterproof is it mate? I need a new bag that can keep my laptop as safe as possible.

Haven't tried her in the wet yet but got a rain cover as part of the deal. Can't make it for the Wed cruisy this week or I would have thrown it on the back for you to check it out. I'll organise a viewing the next time I catch up with you and you can check it out.

[sinned]

The rack is excellent. The bag you choose is a separate issue and there are many opinions on that matter.

[boman]

I use a Venturer Packrack and Bags. Happy with them, they zip together on the rack, and do all I ask of them. When ever I go travelling, I will alwats put all my belongings into a plastic bag, inside the Packs. No matter how waterproof the manufacturer claims the bag to be, I wouldn't trust it at highway speeds. Water has a nasty habit of seeping through seems, zippers and such.

[merlin]

I use a Venturer Packrack and Bags. Happy with them, they zip together on the rack, and do all I ask of them. When ever I go travelling, I will alwats put all my belongings into a plastic bag, inside the Packs. No matter how waterproof the manufacturer claims the bag to be, I wouldn't trust it at highway speeds. Water has a nasty habit of seeping through seems, zippers and such.

Thanks for you reply dude.

Yeah, I'll be going down the Ventura route also. Good idea with plastic bags.

[crazyhorse]

I have a Venturer rack and pack. Very waterproof and extremely good value. :niceone:

[red mermaid]

I have the Ventura system as well.
I pack everything into plastic shopping bags and then put them into plastic rubbish bags that go into the actual pack bags.

A bit anal you could say but I dont want to get to the end of a wet ride and find the 'dry' clothes I want to put on are wet.

[jam mad]

you might want to have a read of my recent thread, to give you an alternative to fitting a pack rack. i'm about to order some kriega gear from the UK and am keen to share shipping with someone. it's very well made and completely waterproof.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=113704

[merlin]

you might want to have a read of my recent thread, to give you an alternative to fitting a pack rack. i'm about to order some kriega gear from the UK and am keen to share shipping with someone. it's very well made and completely waterproof.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=113704

Jesus!...Looks like awesome gear! :)

I'd be keen for one of the packs, the problem is that I live in Wellington and as you're not keen to pass on outside of Auckland, I'll have to pass dude. I don't have any contacts in Auckland unfortunately...

Thanks

Merlin