Anyone use a cargo net?

[cicatrez]

I'm thinking of probably buying one, and strapping down onto the rear seat whenever I am carrying a backpack (rather then having it on my back), because it feels a little restrictive. Aswell as that, kind of blocks out a high vis vest from behind (if its on your back).
I don't want to buy those high Viz Backpack covers.
How secure are they?
Is there much difference between the Motrax and oxford cargo nets?
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[Cigaro]

Can you not just bungee it onto the back? That's what I do.

[Mudskipper]

They're all much of a muchness. Don't pay more than a fiver for one. Only difference may be the quality of the hooks, look for well coated, soft if possible, hooks that won't flake off and scratch your bike.

Just make sure you attach the hooks well, so it's secure with no gappage.

I've carried a helmet under one as well as various rucksacks.
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[cicatrez]

I don't own either, and they seem to be around the same price, afew pounds. which ever's most effective really.
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[Legsy.]

Cargo nets are brilliant, I always keep one under my seat, dead handy!

[Kal]

Done loads of miles with mine either over the tank or the rear seat securing all sorts.

If it can be bungied it can be cargo netted. My only unhappyness is everytime I leave the bike somewhere I have to take it off because some idiot will steal it if left.
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[Bikeless]

I've got about 3 of them in my seat hump,all came free with various magazines over the years,never use them.

[DidierD]

Best fiver I ever spent getting one. admittedly it's scratched my paint work a little bit near the hooks, but that's my own fault really. If you use one and add a few bungees as well, you can strap your house on

...well a tent, sleeping bag and rucksack anyway They're surprisingly stretchy
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[Shaun]

I've used cargo nets, bungee cords and tie downs in some cases. Any of them are useable and they are handy to have lying around. I even carried a 4ft long mirror on the bike once... sideways.

[Tarmacsurfer]

Stupidly useful. Carried everything from a Dyson to the back end of a ZX6R with them.
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[cicatrez]

Would just one of these be sufficient?

https://www.bigbikebook.com/ProductImages/cargonet.bmp.jpg
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[theopj]

There really useful, I like to have one with me if I'm going for a ride and might need to pick up some shopping/chippy etc on the way back, or jacket liner if it get hot etc.

Good for turning a rucksack or tankbag into a tailpack as well. I think you less likely to loose something from them than from a couple of bungees.
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[Louise]

Well one time I managed to sell a guy a full tricky suit / Boots / cleaning stuff.
He was on his SV650 with no backpack so I mentioned the cargo net.
He managed to get all that gear under the net and got home safely - Was a laugh putting it all in but it done the trick.

[Handsome]

Aways have mine on the bike now as I was always buying something and getting back to the bike and thinking " Shit ! ", so now it lives on the rear seat...
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[Skudd]

Cargo nets are basic every day equipment on a bike. Everyone should have one or two. The use of a cargo net should be part of the CBT.
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[vt6]

I bought one for waterproofs, just a cheapo one from halfords. Can't grumble with it, very useful to have

[owdamer]

I use one in the boot of my focus. stops things movin about.
Used to use it on my yzf tho. Very useful, cept it scuffed the paint so use them carefully.

[Im-a-Ridah]

A combination of cargo net, bungees and tie down straps FTW

[Mudskipper]

[steppen22]

Very useful.

Probably my number one biker accessory.

Perfect for rucksacks. However, if you get a fair sized holdall, you have a make shift top box! That's what I do. I've carried a printer, my shopping etc. Anything heavier than (for example) 10-15 cans of beans would be a little risky though. For heavier items, you can "double up" the cns.

You don't need to spend more than a fiver. All mine were 2-5 quid (ebay) and haven't given me any problems.

Note: experiment with different sizes. you'll want different sizes for different purposes.
Be aware that the "caps" always come of the hooks, this can scratch your bike. Take these off and use duct tape.
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[dodger]

As with all the above comments they are insanely useful...

However, I got a p*ss poor Motrax one [I think] and this was the end result [after it snapped]

https://lh3.ggpht.com/Graeme.Gibbs/SFkvPlM72JI/AAAAAAAAAFA/Tg8ZGFRlioM/tent2.jpg?imgmax=576

It wasn't the best situation to be in, in the middle of France
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[cicatrez]

dodger, what the hell happened there?

I appriciate all the replies everyone. I'll buy myself one soon. I carry little in my bag, so that I have loads of space should i ever need to do shopping etc..
Not worried about paint chipping, around the rear seat area there's nothing thats painted (unless you count the standard top box mount, but meh).
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[Kal]