Reasonable quality tank bags

[Boom_meringue]

Looking for a decent tank bag without spending the earth.

I picked up a Hein Henricke expandable bag at the MCN show but the zip was stuffed. Seems like a good bag but this one must have been a reject (got it dirt cheap from one of the dodgy stalls in the bargain bin)

I have seen some poor write ups for the Oxford X40 and dont want to wast £100 on something that is going to move around.

Suggestions? budget is up to £100 but preferably less
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[derillius24]

InB4 Kriega or GTFO
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[derillius24]

Seriously, though...

I've previously used an Oxford 38L (can be collapsed / expanded) magnetic tank bag for a three week European adventure and it did the job on a semi-modest budget. The build quality seemed to be adequate, the zips were robust, it has a clear pocket on top for slotting in a Michelin paper navigation document and it had a floppy waterproof cover included which works, even if it does fit as flatteringly as your granny's shower cap.

It stayed in place and was very easy to attach / remove with a clip that was secured around the headstock.

Downsides were that it was a pain in the cock to reach the filler cap if it was properly laden and I picked up a few scratches on my tank with getting dirt on to the fit surface.

I currently have a Kriega US 10, 20 and 30, all of which can be adapted to a tank bag with the tank harness which retails for about 20 monies.

I've used the US10 on a weekend away recently (approximately 300 miles) and it was rock solid. The kit is immensely waterproof (it rained a lot on Mull) and the locking system that attaches it to the tank harness is good. I believe the US20 and 30 work just as well. Downsides? No clear pocket on the top to fit a map or directions in to, otherwise I'd recommend.

You pay for Kriega but it's good stuff and, as is always said about the kit, you'll only buy once.
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[-Matt-]

I use this Oxford one sometimes (sounds like the same one Derillius mentioned). Good quality, converts to a backpack and can expand big enough to fit a helmet+other stuff. Its not waterproof but comes with a shower-cap cover (stored in the detachable bumbag on the back of it).

But yeah; get a Kriega. /thread

[davebike]

I have both GIVI and Oxford and Givi wins hands down

so I have a look at GIVI
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[UncleFester]

Bagster -tank cover and clip on bag for me.
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[jjdugen]

Bagster -tank cover and clip on bag for me
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