DB1K luggage

[Buddha#81:Me]

the last couple of dusty butts Ive struggled with luggage. Its a balance of having enough gear to be comfortabe and not too much to be a pain. A few guys had something like this https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/pro...roducts_id=103 they looked like the ducks nuts.......any know where/if they are avaliable in NZ?

[JATZ]

Get hold of caveweta, he'll make you something similar for a lot less coin. There's a thread somewhere that'll tell you all about them

[Akzle]

looks like a horseshoe pack.

don't quote me, but check out penguin and tatonka. elsewise someone like JHC should be able to make ya one.
or grab an old canvas sheet/tent, an eyelet tool, and a couple meters of startercord/boot laces. accommodation and storage in one.

[Padmei]

Get hold of caveweta, he'll make you something similar for a lot less coin. There's a thread somewhere that'll tell you all about them

Yep he was doing them for prob what we would pay for the materials. if I was doing something longer i'd get one off him. I only need ibuprofen for the dusty butt.

[cooneyr]

the last couple of dusty butts Ive struggled with luggage. Its a balance of having enough gear to be comfortabe and not too much to be a pain. A few guys had something like this https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/pro...roducts_id=103 they looked like the ducks nuts.......any know where/if they are avaliable in NZ?

There is a fella up north who has been making Giant Loop type bags. I'm sure somebody will pipe up soon with some details. Doh - Jatz bet me too it - Caveweta it is.

Other option is Wolfman E-12's. I have slightly older E-10's (just a little bit smaller). https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/pro...oducts_id=1564

Can pair this with a Wolfman Duffel or simply strap (tie) your own bag on to the loops that the E-12 has on top. https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/pro...products_id=45

Done couple of dusty's with the E-10's now and they work bloody well. Stay in place really well and not a hint of wear on them even with a couple of oppsies. Much cheaper than the Giant Loop bags. 5 star rating from me.

Lastly I'd purchase direct from the Wolfman site. Generally slightly cheaper than the Advenure Moto site and shipping is about the same ($60 US from memory) and take about 8 days.

Cheers R

[k14]

the last couple of dusty butts Ive struggled with luggage. Its a balance of having enough gear to be comfortabe and not too much to be a pain. A few guys had something like this https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/pro...roducts_id=103 they looked like the ducks nuts.......any know where/if they are avaliable in NZ?

Loose some weight so your spare clothes don't need to be the size of a parachute

[ADVGD]

the last couple of dusty butts Ive struggled with luggage. Its a balance of having enough gear to be comfortabe and not too much to be a pain. A few guys had something like this https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/pro...roducts_id=103 they looked like the ducks nuts.......any know where/if they are avaliable in NZ?

So does this mean you are not going to ask me to carry your jacket this year? With anticipation of the request I have put together a pricing plan and am happy to say I carry your gear at the rate of $2.50, per kg, per kilometer

[Buddha#81:Me]

cheers guys PMing Mr Weta now

[Buddha#81:Me]

So does this mean you are not going to ask me to carry your jacket this year? With anticipation of the request I have put together a pricing plan and am happy to say I carry your gear at the rate of $2.50, per kg, per kilometer

Well after freezing waiting at the top of the ski field road waiting for you to turn up with my jacket it dawned on me i need to be a big boy and fiend for myself.......With the ammount of luggage on ur DRZ you could replace your bike at the end of the Dusty with those rates.

[dino3310]

Get hold of caveweta, he'll make you something similar for a lot less coin. There's a thread somewhere that'll tell you all about them

http://canvas-doctor.yolasite.com/

[mattsdakar]

the last couple of dusty butts Ive struggled with luggage. Its a balance of having enough gear to be comfortabe and not too much to be a pain. A few guys had something like this https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/pro...roducts_id=103 they looked like the ducks nuts.......any know where/if they are avaliable in NZ?

Fabricate a piece of rectangle alloy plate and bolt it to your rear guard then bungy on a sports bag...easy!

[Crisis management]

How much stuff are you carrying? Last year I did the DB from Auckland with a tank bag and rear bag only, that was tools, spares and "enough" clothes to cope with the weather we experienced, total capacity about the size of two plastic shopping bags.
Those saddle type bags are the best for luggage carrying though, if you really need to take the kitchen sink........

[Woodman]

What Crisis said.

How much shit do you really need? unless camping of course, but thats a different story.

This year I may be taking a few days to get their and may take a bit more, but will take only the bare essentials on the DB actual and so leave some stuff at Fairlie. The first one we had a support vehicle to take our gear. Brilliant.

[cold comfort]

the last couple of dusty butts Ive struggled with luggage. Its a balance of having enough gear to be comfortabe and not too much to be a pain. A few guys had something like this https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/pro...roducts_id=103 they looked like the ducks nuts.......any know where/if they are avaliable in NZ?

With you on that one. Had enough of the dramas with sports bags sliding off. I had asked around but, not getting any alternative advice such as this thread has provided, bit the bullet and bought a genuine Giant Loop. The price is bad enough but the exchange rate, GST and Customs rorts make it uneconomical. They don't have a NZ distibutor but, when i had a grizzle, said they were attempting to get one.

[dmoo1790]

This year I may be taking a few days to get their and may take a bit more, but will take only the bare essentials on the DB actual and so leave some stuff at Fairlie. The first one we had a support vehicle to take our gear. Brilliant.

I'm thinking along the same lines. Know a good place to leave gear in Fairlie? We had problems finding somewhere last time and ended up leaving a tyre stashed behind someone's vehicle.