Tent, sleeping bag, etc.
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Tent, sleeping bag, etc.
I have a sleeping bag, tent, inflatable mattress and a rainsuit that are fairly small. All are stuffed down to 8-9" in diameter and from 12-24" long.I have a solo seat with a luggage rack mounted to the fender (I also have a passenger seat and backrest if needed). Would a cargo net attached to the luggage rack be the best way to carry these? I only ask because the cargo net seems that it would still allow my stuff to shift around somewhat. Has anyone else ever done anything different that works well?
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I have a sleeping bag, tent, inflatable mattress and a rainsuit that are fairly small. All are stuffed down to 8-9" in diameter and from 12-24" long.I have a solo seat with a luggage rack mounted to the fender (I also have a passenger seat and backrest if needed). Would a cargo net attached to the luggage rack be the best way to carry these? I only ask because the cargo net seems that it would still allow my stuff to shift around somewhat. Has anyone else ever done anything different that works well?
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Yeah, before I had a tourpak I just bungied that stuff to the passenger backrest sitting on the passenger seat. If you do it right you get a backrest for yourself out of the deal. Plastic hooks are a must not just plastic coated
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Nowadays I NEVER use a cargo net or bungee cords. Those hooks, even thought they are coated in plastic, are hard and sharp and when loaded up under the tension of the elastic are like missiles aimed at the eyes or other facial soft spots (my wife is a nurse - she knows and a number of years ago i had one break the lens on my glasses). Today, I always use tie down straps available from most hardware and automotive stores. These straps also stop the load movement that you often get from cargo nets, load movement that often results in a wear patch on your paint. My 15c worth
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heres a tent, air mattress, blankets, and a chair on the passenger seat. I use the back rest also. The yellow bag is water proof. It all makes for a nice backrest. I use bungees and a lot of them to make sure this stuff doesn't fall off. It doesn't hurt to put a few extra on. Good luck.
Nowadays I NEVER use a cargo net or bungee cords. Those hooks, even thought they are coated in plastic, are hard and sharp and when loaded up under the tension of the elastic are like missiles aimed at the eyes or other facial soft spots (my wife is a nurse - she knows and a number of years ago i had one break the lens on my glasses). Today, I always use tie down straps available from most hardware and automotive stores. These straps also stop the load movement that you often get from cargo nets, load movement that often results in a wear patch on your paint. My 15c worth
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I use two bungee cords and then put the cargo net over it. I figure the cargo net will catch any flying bungee cords as well as a good place to tuck maps, etc...
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Learn how to tie a truckers hitch. I can't diagram it for you here, but you can look it up easily. It is simple to tie, and you can tighten a load down better with it than you will ever get with bungee cords. Get a couple of 6-8 foot sections of braided cord. It packs easily in your saddlebags and you'll be able to secure just about anything.
Get quality rope. Nylon or Dacron. Stay away from that cheap yellow polypropylene stuff. It doesn't tie well, and it breaks down in prolonged UV exposure.
Get quality rope. Nylon or Dacron. Stay away from that cheap yellow polypropylene stuff. It doesn't tie well, and it breaks down in prolonged UV exposure.
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Nowadays I NEVER use a cargo net or bungee cords. Those hooks, even thought they are coated in plastic, are hard and sharp and when loaded up under the tension of the elastic are like missiles aimed at the eyes or other facial soft spots (my wife is a nurse - she knows and a number of years ago i had one break the lens on my glasses). Today, I always use tie down straps available from most hardware and automotive stores. These straps also stop the load movement that you often get from cargo nets, load movement that often results in a wear patch on your paint. My 15c worth