Panniers or tail bag?

What is better a set of panniers or a tail bag? Looking at a few day trip. I don't need to carry lots. From my trekking/mountaineering experience I'm very happy with very little anyway. I will also be taking a rucksack in any case too.

How easy are they to remove if you need to stop and say, run to the loo en route or something? Don't want to come back and find the bike sans luggage...

[yorkie_chris]

Anywhere outside london it will probably be fine

Re. rucksack, load the bike not the rider. It is more comfortable and less dangerous.

Depends on the luggage system. A rucksack and 2 bungee cords, pretty easy, a topbox probably easiest but hard to carry, panniers can be a bit of a faff to take off and put back on.

[maviczap]

Why not a tank bag? Gives something to lean on on the motorway bits.

Will you be riding with a rucksack?

I wouldn't personally and a lot of tank bags have have integral rucksack straps.

So tail pack + tank bag or just panniers would be my choice

I will use the rucksack when I go for walks etc
I don't like the idea of a tank bag. I think it would really get in the way. I'm only 5.6 so I think it would obstruct me. I'm not sure I could see anything sitting with it in front LOL

[widepants]

get a tank bag that has straps so it can be used as a rucksack . Then simply fasten it to the back seat with a bungy cargo net.

[dyzio]

All depends how much stuff you need. I prefer a tailpack over panniers, but you might run out of space. But you could use a tank and tail bag combo.

I'm 5'6 and I liked a tankbag over long distances (rest your belly on it). Try avoiding a heavy backpack for long rides.

Some other options to consider:
1) suzuki make a topbbox which replaces the pillion seat:




2) a 50l (3 compartments) Jofama tailbag, they started doing a 40l now:
http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/20070...bar&adtype=pla

How easy are all those things to remove? Is it fiddly? I like the look of panniers or tail bag the most. A top box is handy and safe but last time I looked I'd need to shell out on a rack to stick it on as well and I need an inexpensive option.

[SIII]

Have a look at Kriega tail packs, US10 & US20. Can take as little or as much as you like. Clip off pretty quick. Only downside is the price but quality is excellent. Search on here for reviews. Infinity motorcycles are good for all Kriega stuff.

[dyzio]

Tailpack - 2 bungees and a securing velcro strap,
Tankbag - magnetic, throw on tank and you're done,
The Jofama bag has 2 straps, very easy.

You don't need a rack for the Suzuki topbox. You fit the baseplate instead of the pillion seat and the top box goes on that. See here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-SV6...item43b0d8db1c

Looks like this:

Oh they look interesting... not many on ebay tho
Hmmm... food for thought... I will probably be taking my trekking boots or trainers on the trip so need to fit those in...