Originally Posted by
Bekologist
I'm with lachy on this one. the saddlebag system is a stretch to fit even a basic ultralite load, heaven forbid you want to purchase a bag of apples from a roadside stand.
I found the Nelson Longflap to be
more than adequate for credit card touring. If I'd wanted to camp, I think I
might have been able to get by with the Camper Longflap, though folks with less ideal weather than California might be hard-pressed to do the same...
Additionally, carrying even ultralite touring loads in saddlebags above the wheels affect handling.
I think I had 15 or 20 pounds in my Nelson Longflap and didn't notice any adverse affects on handling. I couldn't throw the bike from side to side as much when climbing out of the saddle, but that's about the only difference I felt. Took me about 5 minutes to get used to it and then the bike was brilliant for the rest of the trip...