Transporting tent and sleeping bag

topbanana · Derestricted Danger Joined: 09 May 2007 Karma :

Stupid question I know, but whats the best way to secure a tent etc to my bike. Via bungees and in front of the top box?

Easter Bunny · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2010 Karma :

I'd say a cargo net, possibly a trailer one, depends on the size of the tent, and sitting on the pillion seat, you should feel it if it moves!
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Sleeping bag in a dry sack with your spare clothes.

But yes, bunged in front of the top-box is a good place.
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c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Best would be to have a dry bag. put them in there and them bungee that to a rack. A top box isn't the best solution unless they can fit in that.

Two bungees should be all you need. Job done.

A cargo net can be handy if you want to slot other stuff under it, such as your jacket/trouser liners etc..
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Tenko · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 09 Jul 2011 Karma :

I used to use one of those Jack Wolfskin pot-holer's bags strapped to the rack and seat. Used to get a tent and 2 sleeping bags in no problem, and it was 100% waterproof. Cargonets are fine for light things but have too much elasticity for anything heavy. Likewise I wouldn't rely wholly on bungees - I'd use straps as well.

A bunch of us went to Assen a few years ago. One bloke made a big fuss about 'what goes on the road stays on the road...' I was following him down the motorway when a pair of skiddies flew up in front of me, followed by bits of razor, phone etc smashing on the road. He just used a cargo-net.... Needless to say we didn't stop to pick them up...

Ericck · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Jul 2011 Karma :

Just toured and camped in wales on 600 unfaired bandit.

Bungeed dry bag upright on passenger seat in front of topbox. Used 4 bungee cords and two cargo nets, secured round dry bag to the rack under the top box.

Never even noticed it was there when on the move, could feel the weight a bit at standstiil but not as heavy as a passenger. Make sure the bungees are tight and everything should be fine, wrapping them round the rack a few times worked for me. Thumbs Up

Was sceptical when I first looked at it but did over 600 miles fully loaded no problem. Also rained a lot but everything kept dry Smile

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Marmalade · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Karma :

My sleeping bag lives in a goretex bivi which gets held down by luggage net.
Keeps it dry and ready to use
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