Best powersports gear bags according to redditors
We found 22 Reddit comments discussing the best powersports gear bags. We ranked the 9 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 22 Reddit comments discussing the best powersports gear bags. We ranked the 9 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
/u/giant_alpaca
HERE IS THE SOLUTION The Trasharoo! If we don't want our roads to be closed, we have to pick up after the fucking assholes that trash it
/u/seasond As an avid shooter and off-roader, I totally agree with you. I hate that when I'm looking for shooting areas off of Rampart (or anywhere around CoS), all I look for is the totally thrashed trees with crap littered around them. It's horrible that people don't take the extra second to pick up after themselves. It's pretty similar everywhere I've been offroad shooting in Colorado. I also agree that OHV campsites usually have more broken glass and general crap than others.
Forest Service is not supposed to pick up our crap. I'd guess the cost of paying a 2-body team to ride around and clean up is roughly $100k+/year. I have fun on these roads, but I understand why people are asking for 1. more regulation, or 2. shut them down completely
and /u/Moegain is totally right in saying that TOO MANY IDIOTS ARE ACTUALLY GOING OFF TRAIL! Offroading is such a misnomer because you're really just trail running, but so many people just build a rig and go out without understanding how much damage your vehicle can cause.
I bike through the winter up until a certain temp cutoff. My no go temperature is colder than -12. Anything warmer and I'm going.
With the right gear it's actually nice, and your commute to work turns into an adventure every day, and you feel like you're on an expedition conquering the elements.
bike setup: i have a single speed 1970's road bike that i use in the winter. I have 32mm studded tires on it for icy conditions.
https://www.amazon.com/Kolpin-Geartector-Mitts-Black-92185/dp/B001Q4YMXA
I use these ATV bar mitts because they are way cheaper than bike specific ones. I wear thick gloves inside of these when it's below zero.
base layers: you need wool or synthetic long johns as the base layer and wool socks. when really cold i double up
pants: I have winter biking pants that are lined with fleece and windproof on the front. get some chinese made ones on amazon, just make sure you get the really big size
top: so on top of the base layers, I have a soft shell jacket that breaths a little. when less than zero, sometimes there will be a fleece under that
boots: I have undersized snow boots I ride with, using flats for pedals. If you have the jack and ride clipless, look into 45nrth boots
face: balaclava, and when really cold, I wrap a scarf around my head too. I used to wear goggles but they would freeze up so I just stopped and let my eyelids freeze shut every once in a while.
that's about it.
The seat was an economic choice of mine, as in it's completely home-built. Will upgrade eventually, but the stock seat was oversized and had to go.
I honestly can't recall where I got the bag, but it's a generic that I spent about $12 on. Something similar to this.
http://www.amazon.com/Synthetic-Leather-Motorcycle-Waterproof-Plain/dp/B00NXD4LYM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1425882040&sr=8-4&keywords=motorcycle+fork+tool+bag
Trasharoo
It's not wrong at all; you hoist it away from you and everyone else in the campsite but you mentioned you woke up to it being torn open. The only thing I can think of that would cause that to happen is flailing tree branches in the wind or raccoons. It's most likely the latter.
The reason I recommend getting a tougher trash bag, like a Trasharoo, is to mitigate trash pandas tearing into it. What you would do with a Trasharoo or literally any tough fabric bag (cordura) is throw your full Hefty bags inside of it. Then before you lay down for the night, unclip the Trasharoo or Alice pack or whatever from your vehicle and hoist it up into a tree like you would with the regular Hefty bags.
A Trasharoo is only about $40. You can get an old Alice pack ruck for about $15-$30 from a local surplus store depending where you live.
You're doing what you did before, with a tougher bag. Then you can keep all the trash out of your car when traveling and keep it hooked up to the outside. Alleviating bad stench from your vehicle.
Trasharoo Trash bag
https://www.amazon.com/Trasharoo-Spare-Tire-Trash-Bag/dp/B01A7EOZ40
For flats I have a set of the X-Large Bar Mitts also, and frankly I've yet to find anything that has that much room inside them. They're huge, big enough for a ski glove.
Road bars are a bit more difficult, Bar Mitts are really the only good solution I've found.
Looking for some advice on top bag for my bike, when touring. A big issue here is waterproofing. When traveling for potentially months, the contents, namely clothing must remain dry. One of my biggest issues here is that I hate the material and design of a waterproof bag.
I tested this out on one of my favorite brands, I like 5.11 products. So I purchased this. A 110L MOLLE Tactical Bag. Was a really nice bag and was fun for the 2 week trip I used it for. Except for a couple things. It doesn't hold it's shape, and had no dividers inside of it, and it turns out I don't really use 110L, but that's not a big issue. It's nice to have the amount of space as long as it doesn't more around when tied to the back. The worst part, thought, at the end of my 2-week trip, I had to ride through the worst rain storm I've ever ridden in before. This bag can't do it. I'll be returning it, even though I like 5.11 so much.
Okay, so 5.11 doesn't make any other bag that is more waterproof, just smaller sizes. So after a bunch of searching around. I've found some options. First we'll start with the actually waterproof items.
These ones are fully waterproof, but I hate the design of them, so the options that are left are either get over it, find a water-proof tactical bag, or get a cover for a water-resistant bag.
Trying to find that perfect bad-ass looking water-proof tactical bag, I've found a couple options
On the pro side, the designs of these are absolutely awesome, portable, modular, and have 4.5 stars averaged on them, albeit low amount of ratings, a indication of low purchases.
Unfortunately, if my time as a Amazon enthusiast has taught me anything, these are clearly all the same bag. And it's very unclear who is the manufacturer. The fact that there are multiple listings with no specified manufacturer is very suspicious. And from a more important point, the specifications are different on the different links. One link states that it has a nylon rating of 1000D, one states 900D, and one only states "tear-resistant". More clear signs that this is a bad purchase. If I had to choose any of those three, this one has the 1000D nylon, highest rating and reviews, and includes a waterproof-resistant bag.
Despite all the draw backs, I am drawn to that one, because I love the design, and although it is not waterproof, it does come with a cover designed for it. Which is better than carrying a tarp and cutting it and messing around with it trying to get it fit right, only for it to tear to the wind. On top of that, this beats my current 5.11 110L bag, because this has a shoulder strap and is smaller for portable use. If I'm traveling, I'm not going to be 24/7 on my bike, a lot of walking will be involved and this bag provides some very important positives in that area.
A concern I do have with this, is the durability of the cover. And if that cover will break apart when riding at 80 MPH in the wind. A experience I've had when jerry-rigging a cheap plastic cover on to my 5.11 bag.
Of course, if I purchase the truly water-proof bag, it will not be an issue in rain. But it will look terrible, and there will be no comfortable feature for traveling by foot with this. What are your thoughts on all of this, do you think I should give that bag a try or should I play it safe and get the truly waterproof bags? Do you recommend any other products at the sub $100 price line?
All advice is appreciated.
Also, found this. Which looks more reputable, thoughts on this?
(copied from last weeks thread)
http://www.amazon.com/Bull-Signature-Series-OGIO-Drag/dp/B00E95QYPC/ref=sr_1_sc_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1417468602&sr=8-5-spell&keywords=ogio+redbull+bag
Don't have it yet, but I've been looking at something like this Griot's bag
I've got a set of Kolpin Bar Mitts, the bar end zips open a bit to help slide them over stuff. With heated grips, these are seriously warm.
I generally just use Moose Racing elephant ears. They are just foam pads, the don't wrap around the handguards. They offer way better wind protection that just bark busters. I have heated grips so these work well. Another link.
I'm going to buck the trend and mention that I bought a $20 heated vest on Wish, and that thing is the tits. Sizing runs extremely small, because... China.
It runs for a bitchin' long time off of any USB power bank (the knockoff vests are cheap because no battery is included). You provide your own, but the upside is you can go as big or little as you want in that department. The vest just has a USB plug that you can bung into anything. You could plug it into your bike, too, but a small battery bank is way less of a hassle. It lacks sleeves, but I have not found this to be an issue at all.
Under my normal riding gear it is more than warm enough if I have it on just over my undershirt. Having an insulating shell over it is critical when you are moving, otherwise the heat it generates just blows away. I have never felt the need for heated pants. My ADV pants are plenty warm with the removable liners installed and all the vents closed. If you keep your core warm, your arms/legs should remain warm as well. Fingers and toes are a different story.
I have heated grips, and use a set of cheap GI poly glove liners inside my "winter" motorcycle gloves (which are not actually very warm by themselves). This combo plus the heated grips is adequate for around 30-40 minutes of riding around freezing before I start getting pissed off. I do have handguards with wind deflectors on my KLR, which probably helps -- albeit very slightly.
For extended riding in cold weather, or if you have shit gloves, check out snowmobile hand warmers:
https://www.amazon.com/Kolpin-Geartector-Mitts-Black-92185/dp/B001Q4YMXA/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=snowmobile+hand+warmers&qid=1573939191&sr=8-1
They offer pretty much complete wind protection plus if you have heated grips they will turn into little hot boxes. The trick is to get snowmobile or ATV variants (make sure they'll clear your mirrors, though). You can get "motorcycle" ones which are the same damn thing, but cost 4x more because they say "motorcycle" on them.
Keeping your toes from freezing is more of a challenge. Heated socks exist as do heated insoles. Avoid heated socks. They get stinky fast and they're a major pain in the ass to wash. At the moment I use thick wool winter hiking socks and a pair of Thinsulate full height hunting boots -- possibly throwing crash safety to the wind. They're stiff as fuck, just as much so as some of my dedicated "motorcycle" boots, authoritatively waterproof, and cheap. And warm, most importantly.
Right on. These are the ones I bought: Kolpin Geartector Mitts - Black - 92185 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001Q4YMXA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_l9LJDbD9NT6Z1
I haven't tried them yet, but they seem like they'll work well. Their main purpose is to block wind - you'll still need to wear decent gloves.
Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-K57003-101A-Soft-Top-Case/dp/B002WV80GG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=Klr+650+top+case&qid=1565832403&s=gateway&sr=8-2
These are the bar mitts I am using. They are a bit bulky on my Zuma/BWs but keep out the wind and rain.
I have never seen anything like the rear tire backpack thingy, that's awesome. Looks like a Trasharoo if my google serves me?
I modified a set of kolpin ATV mitts to use for the winters in NYC. I cut two holes in the top and screw the rearview mirrors through the mitts. This way they can't get stolen (lost a different pair less than 1 week after buying).
Before these I wore two sets of gloves and would still end up with numb hands by the end of my 30 minute commute home in the winter. Last winter with the mitts I rode throughout with just a single set of riding gloves.
I purchased the Ogio Adrenaline bag about 2 months ago and I am happy with the purchase. The bag looks great, holds a bunch of stuff, and can be used for traveling as well (recently took mine to Mexico).
https://www.amazon.com/OGIO-121013-491-Toucan-Adrenaline-Wheeled/dp/B00NHK0BTA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497304556&sr=8-1&keywords=ogio%2Badrenaline&th=1
To block from the wind this is really the only thing that will help
Kolpin 92185 Geartector Mitts Black
Jokes aside, buy some snowmobile gloves and heated grips. The gloves should have thinner palms and heavy outer layers.
For the heated grips I have been very impressed with the tusk lock on one's. Their about 50usd. Got mine from Rocky mountain atv Mc but you can probably get em anywhere.