Figured I'd kick off this thread. I'd like to see everyones LIGHT packing for overnighters and long trips on dualsports. I've been collecting bags all winter (these things are pricy!) to be ready for this years adventures. My bike is a pretty built 2020crf450l that I ride everything from desert whoops, washes, singletrack to this year challenge sites and the ORBDR in July. I decided on the Giant Loop Coyote main bag with two of the Possibles pouches to handle first aid/toothbrush/butt powder duty and the other fits two 30oz msr fuel bottles. Inside is my backpacking gear that I've had for a while: 2 person tent (comfy for me, and accommodates the wife when she joins), sleeping pad and pillow from Costco, 20° mummy bag, down jacket for cold nights and misc stuff... I also have a Tusk fender fender bag that I decided to mount on the rear in lieu of the front because I don't like blocking my headlight with a bag that is also a little heavy for the fender anyway. This bag carries my tool kit and c02 inflator cartridges. On my back is food, H2O and a spare Front tube that can be used in either wheel in a pinch.
I'll be giving my inaugural trip for the new stuff in a couple weeks for a 3 day trip to check off some challenge sites.
That Is about as much weight as I am willing to deal with for a long trip, what is your setup?
I like those bags a lot. Something like that would be really good on my DRZ.
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We use GL mojavis & tunnel bags for short one or two day dual sport rides. I have a great basin for longer treks or for when I want the kitchen sink on a short trip 🙂 I have pretty compact camping and cooking gear that easily fits either setup, however the mohavis/tunnel bags lack the space for extra clothes. I did however do the CABDR with this setup. I also bought a klim arsenal vest a couple of years ago that I think wears better than a traditional backpack and also carries my trauma kit plus other stuff that may be needed in emergency scenarios (inreach etc) which alleviates some space in the bags at the expense of having to carry it. The one investment that has paid for itself over and over is a spider web/net. I always ride with one whether needed or not. That way when something comes loose whether on my bike, or anyone else's I have somewhere to store it.