The Armourain Harness that I found seems to be out of stock. However, I just found a Rhinowalk Harness that does the same thing. Use this link to find it: amzn.to/3TCVVnU
Another great video and idea. I really wish I would have done that, I never knew that you could buy a harness to hold bags and equipment. Thanks for posting!
Same! I have the tusk excursion but the side bags are really small/constricting. Trying to get my setup ready for spring and wishing I had did what Matt did and put together my own system.
Good ideas Matt. Ive been using various Rhinowalk bags and have really liked the materials, build, and design. Cheap but good bags IMHO. Not as waterproof zippers as some others but i use bag liners anyway so not a deal breaker.
Yeah, I am planning to use my own water proof bag inside so its easy to take stuff into a hotel room. I have been really impressed considering the price.
I literally just installed the tusk excursion set on my klr. I would have considered giving your set up a try! It looks like it should do the trick. Will look forward to your update video soon. I figured I can swap out the tusk to my ktm450 if ever need be. By the way a great video wish I would have watched it a day sooner.
Great video thanks for all the links! New Sub! The harness is back in stock as of March 2024. I am trying to find a DIY budget solution to a system with a removable dry bag so I can order some durable dry bags that can easily slide in and out of the pouches on the bike. I got the harness and might make my own Cordura saddlebags.
I'm not understanding the this seemingly great desire/idea to get away from metal racks, alum or steel. Their top mounting and weight carrying is further rear than regular saddle bags. Your idea and trial doesn't use what I call sausage bags..long dry bags..that aren't easily accessed. Sausage concept might be good for a weekend but is very limiting. Whatever gear you decide to haul...the more weight you can put on the sides and lower, the better. Most sausage bags ride high-ish, imo. Racks simply keep bags off the bike and the bags secure, and many don't weigh very much in the over all scheme. Those mesh outer pockets will be toast when it goes down, but will probably still work for your purpose. A small mesh poly laundry bag is cheap and your wet stuff will dry bungeed on the back. For some personal reason, unexplained, I don't like those 'plate' mounting on soft bags, promising quick detach. That's probably great for outside motel stays, though. I travel full time on a small moto and rarely need to remove the bags...in south america now..but do carry a pack of big ass zip ties I use for a couple of mounting points than can be easily redone. For me, it's secure mounting with reasonable(subjective, yes) access and keeping weight low. Spitting and city traffic isn't a problem with soft bags. Hard bags are a no-go? I like this project you're doing...really. it's trying new ideas, not just buying into what's marketed. Thumbs 👍
Thanks for sharing. The stuff I carry on the top weighs very little. Total is around than than five pounds. I have weighed it. The heaviest stuff sits in the lowest point of the bags. The tail bag only has a drone and rain coat. Not much weight. I hear where you are coming from. The longest I have traveled is a few weeks. I wish I could get away longer. Enjoy the travels.
If you had to choose....which bike to keep.... 390 ADV or T700? Currently have the 390, but looking to "upgrade". My only reservation with the T700 is weight and height.
Tough question. I think it depends on how you ride. For very long distance trips the T700 is a better choice. I find it a bit more comfortable. For mostly offroad riding and BDRs I choose the 390 for the weight advantage.
You could create a MOSKO moto rackless type system with the Rhinowalks. I was thinking of trying the Rhinowalk rackless saddle bags first, and then upgrade into those dry bags you have there or their other newer 8L/15L/30L bags, and modify the rackless bags to carry the dry bags, basically using the saddle bags like a non removable harness and fit inside some other bag. It would give me an extra layer of protection. Something like the MOSKO system. Don't know if it'll work but I might give it a try. The cons I see with the rackless saddle bags is removing them, there's a lot of straps. So you could just use them like a harness, and use some other type of thinner drybag to fit inside, like Mosko. But I like the idea of using something more rugged inside the saddle bags. Anyway it's just an idea that I'll have to work out and try out.
Nice video man. When you talked about the sizes of the bags. There is a 20 liter comparison between then Kriega and Rhinowalk and the Rhinowalk I considerably bigger. She also threw a 30 liter Kriega into comparison and the 20 liter RW was right in between. Guess what I’m trying to say is the liter amount the manufacturer is giving does not say it all… 👌🏻
super helpful looks AMZN has changed harness links to a tank application? Is there a trade name for the Armourain tail harness? Could you put these on 390 adventure or would exhaust be an issue? Kind thx
The brand is Armourain, but it appears this harness is gone. Rhinowalk now has a similar harness. I need to update the link to this new harness. I am working to fit this setup onto my 390. I think it will work really well, it just has to move forward a bit so that it rests on the plastics and doesn't dangle near the wheel. I am modifying my tail rack to make it work.
i have the Kriege, universal kit i bought for my last bike. Never mounted. sold that bike. New/old bike, trying to make it work. Not very universal. The forward mounting tether/loops aren't super adjustable. and don't cinch down. Only cinches from the back. To make matters worse, the forward tethers don't even reach my mounting loops. what a pain. Still trying to make it work, since i paid for it a year ago.
It looks like I just snagged the last harness that is in stock. Hopefully more will eventually be listed. Thanks for finding this company, had been trying to find a harness and had given up and made a alternative system that I wasn't really happy with.
Great video Matt, especially the harness! I've had the Rhinowalk for couple of years now, excllent bag especially for the value. I was thought the webbing part was the back of the bag, as they show in their video.
the mesh pocket should go facing the bike btw. Also, i used this setup with 2 rhinowalk bags (20Lts each) on Rhinowalk brand base, i just add a center strap to help with the vertical Load, works pretty good
Excellent. I do something similiar and use the same wood stove. On my DRZs, I put a task rack on the back that lets me mount the bags further back and away from the muffler.
Great job of coming up with an alternative DIY luggage solution. As with any solution DIY or otherwise, time will tell how good or bad it is and how to fix it or make it better. My initial thought was how well the netting will hold up in a slide or brushing up against bushes, branches or anything else for that matter. As far as keeping those bags from bouncing and flapping around, I haven’t found greatest of success with cam buckles for various reasons. Voile Straps became my go to straps (I believe Giant Loop uses the same ones that are rebranded in their own name) they snug the bags up tight just where you want them and the belt loop buckle system keeps them secure. ✌🏾
Good to know about the straps. We will see how well it holds up. At least it won't cost much to replace the different pieces if needed. It will get thoroughly tested.
Good deal, this is great information. There are so many people who need to see what you have done here. That is one thing that isn't mentioned a lot. ADV riding gear is, or can be, very expensive.
The cost of gear has sored way more than inflation. Without a lot of research it feels like there is no choice but to spend the big bucks. Thanks for commenting.
@@advmatt you are so right. Now that i have a T7 I’m looking for luggage and I don’t want racks. I have a 1290 SA-R with the Mosko Backcountry 35, so I’m either going to do what you did or sell my other set up and get one setup for both bikes. They are proud of their gear for sure.
The Rhinowalk bags are working great, but one is coming apart at the seem and I can't get warranty support. I just picked up some Wild Heart bags to try out in replacement of the Rhinowalks, mounting them the same way. Overall, it is very cost effective. Glad you found this helpful.
You need to look at the guy from Motorcycle Adventures and consider why you need so much stuff. We ride two up and I bought a set of over the saddle pannier bags at 300 baht or $15 and added some extra straps. I made a couple of struts to prevent the bags entering the rear wheel and we normally carry around 6-7kg for both of us and that will do for a 2 week trip. The MA guy travels around the world with 15kg including parts and tools. He also rides a Terrere, so your choice of bike is good, but loading it up will mean bad handling, especially a top box. I am getting on in years and am now less adventurous, so ride a Royal Enfield 350 Meteor., a great bike for me, but still I look at everything I carry, no extra tools or parts...it's a new bike. Nice to see you take on this subject, so thanks.
Thanks for commenting and sharing your perspective. I am very familiar with Pavlin and his channel. My travel is very different from Pavlin's. I typically ride out into the wilderness hours from civilization and sleep in a tent and make my own food. This is what I like to do so my requirements for gear are very different. When I do travel and only stay in hotels and eat out I travel much differently, but this is not very common for me. The best way I could save weight is to stop taking camera gear. We all have to travel in a way that best suits our style. Mine is getting away from everything and everyone. Ride on and ride safe.
@@advmatt Actually you have less than many I have seen, on my travels and on RU-vid and given your method have it about right. I am 72 so do a little touring on the bikes, a couple of bikes in Thailand, where we winter and a Vespa in Portugal. But most of my travel is in Europe in a home made campervan. The wife cooks and like you we mostly wild camp, but even then we travel light. My favourite is to camp at the top of a mountain, such a great place to wake up with the sun. Not so much wilderness, more "far from the madding crowd". Bonne Voyage and bonne chance.
Yep, I was looking at the straps pretty closely. I will need to see if they wear through and also come loose. It will be part of my evaluation. Thanks for highlighting this concern.
I love your ideas and ingenuity, I will buy usa made high quality stuff and replace less. Screw all these big brands and knock stuff using your template. Thank you!
I have made a few modifications to my original setup but keeping the theme of spend less. The original setup works really well after traveling with it. Cheers.
