Giant loop Great Basin Bag

**Trials Rider** · 24th March 2014, 21:26

Hi All

Is anyone using the Giant loop Great Basin bag, if so what do you think of it, rate it or slate it.

Or is there any other brands to consider

Any help appreciated

**Fern** · 24th March 2014, 23:14

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**Crim** · 25th March 2014, 05:53

Originally Posted by Trials Rider

Hi All

Is anyone using the Giant loop Great Basin bag, if so what do you think of it, rate it or slate it.

Or is there any other brands to consider

Any help appreciated

I have got the Giant Loop Coyote - it is awesome - think Kenny got same sort of thing ex Aus for fraction of price (rear motorcycle banana bag if ya wanna google it) - if you want to grab mine for a look - or take it away for a test drop me a PM
cheers Crim

**mattsdakar** · 25th March 2014, 15:03

Crim or Kenny,
Curious to see how Kennys banana bag stood up to the Dusty giving it's only a fraction of the cost of the Coyote version..your thoughts plse gentlemen

**gpcustom** · 25th March 2014, 15:08

Originally Posted by Trials Rider

Hi All

Is anyone using the Giant loop Great Basin bag, if so what do you think of it, rate it or slate it.

Or is there any other brands to consider

Any help appreciated

I've just recently bought this bag. Should have bought one years ago. Got mine for $500 expensive but well worth it. No complaints

**thepom** · 25th March 2014, 16:58

one of the small hold lop s came off but as it is strapped down well its still fabulous for its price....still highly recommend it...I ll see if I can find the link for you..

http://www.thirdgear.com.au/products...ge-System.html

**Trials Rider** · 25th March 2014, 18:36

Originally Posted by thepom

one of the small hold lop s came off but as it is strapped down well its still fabulous for its price....still highly recommend it...I ll see if I can find the link for you..

http://www.thirdgear.com.au/products...ge-System.html

Cool thanks for the info, I looked at the Giant loop and it appears to drop further down the bike which would be better for weight, Is the third gear water proof?

**Crim** · 25th March 2014, 20:06

Originally Posted by mattsdakar

Crim or Kenny,

Is really good - can't say enough about it - expensive bit of kit but I reckon it will be the last one I buy (swap between bikes as opposed to start over every time)

**thepom** · 25th March 2014, 20:12

it comes with a waterproof cover in a zip at the front,i had already packed my stuff in plastic bags out of habit....rode to the dusty in that fucking awful rain and sleet and when I got there it was everything was dry as a bone on the inside of the bag...for a hundy you can buy a new one evry year for five years as opposed to the giant loop....I,m Scottish so that swayed me lol...

**Trials Rider** · 25th March 2014, 21:33

Originally Posted by thepom

it comes with a waterproof cover in a zip at the front,i had already packed my stuff in plastic bags out of habit....rode to the dusty in that fucking awful rain and sleet and when I got there it was everything was dry as a bone on the inside of the bag...for a hundy you can buy a new one evry year for five years as opposed to the giant loop....I,m Scottish so that swayed me lol...

Thats cool, I'm half Dutch so half of me wants the bag and other hals doesn't want to pay, I am screwed at the start line

**XF650** · 25th March 2014, 23:06

Wasn't Cave Weta on here making them?

**thepom** · 26th March 2014, 09:29

T
Goodkoop is niet altijd het beste...

**Trials Rider** · 26th March 2014, 10:27

Originally Posted by XF650

Wasn't Cave Weta on here making them?

Tell me more Mr Moore, jugs boiling too

**jondirt** · 28th March 2014, 16:07

I have the original Giant Loop Great Basin and a Mojavi tank bag. Great combination.

The outer shell is not waterproof. I just put things inside in drysacks, problem solved.

I pack the following in my GL:

- sleeping bag
- tools / chain lube / parts
- clothes / thermal layer
- toiletries / first aid kit
- cooker / food

I then strap an Ortleib 30L drybag on top, and use that for my waterproofs / gloves / sleeping pad / tent. It all works pretty well.

I pack the heavy stuff down low but even so I do find my setup carries the weight higher than I would like - Ive been thinking about some kind of saddlebag to go with the GL instead of a top bag. Anyone else with this issue?

**Trials Rider** · 28th March 2014, 20:11

Originally Posted by jondirt

I have the original Giant Loop Great Basin and a Mojavi tank bag. Great combination.

The outer shell is not waterproof. I just put things inside in drysacks, problem solved.

I pack the following in my GL:

- sleeping bag
- tools / chain lube / parts
- clothes / thermal layer
- toiletries / first aid kit
- cooker / food

I then strap an Ortleib 30L drybag on top, and use that for my waterproofs / gloves / sleeping pad / tent. It all works pretty well.

I pack the heavy stuff down low but even so I do find my setup carries the weight higher than I would like - Ive been thinking about some kind of saddlebag to go with the GL instead of a top bag. Anyone else with this issue?

That was one of my concerns is the high up weight, would be nice if the legs were longer and the top lower. Oh for the perfect bag