Saddle & tank bags - Snowmobile World : Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

alscool · 06-05-2002, 12:46 PM

now with a decent sled, i can tour with the lads for weekend excursions. *

my question is what type of storage works for you and what make is the best?

jayjaysin · 06-05-2002, 03:35 PM

Good question. *I've seen bags flap in the wind and slide all over the place, and I've even found bags on the trail after the've fallen off of a sled. *In deep snow they tend to hang up and get ice covered also. *A freind last year had a set of Polaris OEM bags on his Polaris and they seemed to stay in place pretty good. *Maybe the newer styles stay better than the old. *I'm kinda partial to a rack. *That way I can put a bag on there and strap it down, or I can put other stuff on it like a gas can, wood, or other supplies. *I'm curious what other have to say.

revrnd · 06-05-2002, 03:43 PM

I use the Coldwave saddle bags on my MXZ. 3 trips totalling around 4000 miles & no problems. Do not use domes to attach the short strap to the tunnel. I use a pop rivet to attach that piece. This is the short piece that the long straps snap into with Fastech connectors.

BTW, Alscool, I got them thru Royal Distributing. Do you go to the sled show in T.O. in October?

alscool · 06-05-2002, 04:53 PM

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not as of yet, is it any good? *i'm not in the market for a new sled and seeing the new linups makes me feel like a working poor loser

*i suppose they showcase gear and accessories as well?

revrnd · 06-05-2002, 05:25 PM

Lots of that stuff plus tourism info. I go there to pick up all my maps for the coming season. Royal usually has a deal where they pick up the tax. I'll buy a spare pair of carbides & my spark plugs.

LadyK · 06-06-2002, 02:14 PM

We use Ski-Doo saddle bags and I dont think they have ever blown off. We bought them at the super trax show in October in TO. The Rev is right it is a great show and I always buy spark plugs from Kennises Lake booth. He is my dealer but has a great price for a case of plugs. Usually gloves from royal and this year I think Im going to buy a new helmet too.

*I love this show cause it means we will hopefully be riding somewhere soon

alscool · 06-06-2002, 03:01 PM

just how much gear can you pack in saddle bags? *do you double up with a tank bag as well?

i was thinking of using a small backpack i have but have heard it will cause additional back ache.

LadyK · 06-06-2002, 03:16 PM

We use a backpack too for our shovel. I can pack in 1 set of saddlebags and 1 backpack enough clothes and oil for permafrost and I for 3 days.We can fit 3-1 litre bottles in the boot of each sled. Depending what oil you use you might be able to buy it along the way, next trip to cochrane we are going to ship the oil ahead of us to the lodge.Be frugal with your clothing. We use the washing machine at Lillabelle lodge in cochrane if we need to.Only thing we lacxk in is snacks but permafrost always takes a run to the store with the backpack once we are settled in

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I havent put the tankbag I have on as I ride up on the tank and the tank bag gets in the way.

revrnd · 06-06-2002, 03:56 PM

The easiest way to pack for a trip up north is to take a tooth brush, paste & a roll of deordorant. That way you're ready in a flash in the morning *

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LadyK · 06-06-2002, 05:49 PM

No makeup, hairdryers, cologne, none of this 1 change of outerwear and socks and undies for everyday.I get travel size shampoo and make my own soap so I bring a couple of bars with me.Try to put medications in 1 bottle if possible, my buddy stu-guy has had a kidney transplant so he needs to bring meds usually Im designated pill holder cause the guys would forget to bring or take them.

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