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05-23-09, 06:32 PM
Just curious to see what others who go on long distance tours use for hauling their tools. I plan on disappearing for a long time (1-2 years) and am trying to make sure I've got all I's dotted and T's crossed. I'm at the point where I am deciding what I should use to haul tools/spare parts in, and would like to maximize the space I have underneath the saddle. All the undersaddle bags I have found are not waterproof, and have a tendency to leak, which means rust on my tools.
Ortlieb makes one http://www.ortliebusa.com/CartGenie/prod-39.htm as does Axiom http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/bags/seat/atlantis-lt/ . I'm unsure of what size that I should be ordering with the Ortlieb, and to have it not fit. I currently already have a rack pack, and Back Packers on the rear. I do have a Nice Rack on the front which I could likely carry tools and accessories on the top, but would like to keep clear for things that may come up on the road.
Curious to hear what other people are doing.
Ortlieb makes one http://www.ortliebusa.com/CartGenie/prod-39.htm as does Axiom http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/bags/seat/atlantis-lt/ . I'm unsure of what size that I should be ordering with the Ortlieb, and to have it not fit. I currently already have a rack pack, and Back Packers on the rear. I do have a Nice Rack on the front which I could likely carry tools and accessories on the top, but would like to keep clear for things that may come up on the road.
Curious to hear what other people are doing.