luggage/tent

[pawl]

what are the most reasonable luggage bags available? tank+pannier cloth type i think would be more suitable for us. also any suggestions on tents?

[custard]

oxford first time arent bad

what size tent are you looking for?

have a decent one man that is currently surplus to requirements...

[pawl]

the lighter the better, needs to get me and significant other in!

[timwilky]

Hhhmmm, I have been having a fall out with oxford stuff lately.

I had Oxford panniers with rubbish rain covers that shredded on first us. Apparently, I am not the first to suffer this.

[madness]

I've just bought some Tech 7 panniers which seem okay for the money. I don't think the rain covers will last long though.

[pawl]

now i havent heard of Tech 7? where can i view these, website/shops? thanks

[madness]

Try these 2 links

http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?catref=T7BP&tier1url=Luggage&tier2url=Soft-Luggage&tier3url=Tech-7

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TECH7-EXPANDABLE-MOTORCYCLE-BIKE-PANNIERS-LUGGAGE-48L_W0QQitemZ350121659078QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Mot orcycle_Parts?hash=item350121659078&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

[pawl]

eh thanks Madness, just had a good ganders at them, busters looks like my type of shop, am a bargain hunter! ta mucka

[pawl]

oxford first time arent bad

what size tent are you looking for?

have a decent one man that is currently surplus to requirements...
is a small one man or big one man? ha ha the tent

[SoulKiss]

Tents - anything by Vango is great.

Need to know more about budget, number of people and your preference of cash spent vs how small it packs down.

[pawl]

thanks SoulKiss, i know my tents when it comes to um, however i aint aware of any directed at bikers, i know im contradicting myself coz you can argue a hiker travels light, being fairly new to biking i was wondering? was up at Winnfields few week ago, not much on display, March i think they put them out.
two up, me and me otha arf, little to spend!

[SoulKiss]

There are other threads on here about tents - one even mentioned one aimed at bikers.

It wasn't that great.

My usual place (only used them 2 or 3 times) has the following couple of tents to consider.

1st there is the smallest one you will get - only 2kg in weight, but a bit snug - however I have an earlier model that is even smaller and that was ok with me and my Mrs at the last Annual Rideout.

http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Vango_Banshee_200_Lightweight_Tent.html

If worried about the cash then this is cheap and a bit bigger, still under 3kg and only an inch or so bigger when packed.

http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Vango_Alpha_200_2_Man_Dome_Tent.html

This may be a bit better - it can be pitched in a single stage - so is easier to put up in bad weather. A bit heavier and bigger again.

http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Vango_Zetes_200_Tunnel_Tent.html

[pawl]

thanks very much matey, know wot we'll be camping in, 30 quid and less than 3kg. Vango. bargain, cant wait, never bin wheel campin b4!
ta mucka

[SoulKiss]

Its not the one I would recommend - if you are going to be camping a lot spend a bit more.

I have 2 different Vango's - the little light one that gets used about 3 or 4 times a year and the equivilent of the Sigma 300+ which I have used once - but has been loaned out a few times.

Both are more than 3 years old, both are still in great condition.

Look ahead and either get the tunnel or the ultra-light - nothing wrong with the one you seem to be considering, but the other ones ARE better.

[RichT]

Bit of brand advice... Gelert and Coleman... 2 man that packs down nice and small for carrying on the bike. I've a Mountain Hardwear 3man already, but its a bit too big to carry on the bike.