Having done European tours every summer since 2008, I have noticed that everyone over packs a lot for bike trips. I used to do that as well. Now I have a Six2 under suit for riding. 2 t-shirts, 1 long sleeve, 1 shorts that also work as swimming trunks, 1 pants, 1 shoes. Underwear and socks for each day. + Toiletry bag. The Scott rain gear (for cold or wet), puncture repair kit, small tool kit travel in a separate small tank bag for easy access. So for a 2 week trip I could easily pack everything I need in that one Enduristan Tornado 2m. No additional luggage needed at all
Indeed. my biking buddy had a great suggestion, where sports shorts under riding trousers and when you stop and its hot, whip the trousers off and voila nice and cool and I keep a set of birkenstop rubber sandals to walk around in, great for the long ferry trips too and weigh naff all. 😁
Ive had this bag for the last 3 years 6000kms off road in Australia still going strong and no leaks.... have some more bits from Enduristan and all good quality... panniers and drink bottle holder ect
I must stop watching your channel as I keep buying new stuff! Great review, my medium bag arrived today. It’s much tougher and more versatile than a simple roll bag and much less faff to get on and off the bike using Roc Straps than the Kriega US system. I have a similar set-up to you, I’ll use it on the passenger seat for clothes on shorter trips along with the top-box for bike stuff. I’ll chuck on the Bumot hard panniers for big foreign trips of a week or more.
Thanks for a great comprehensive review. Looking at this bag to possibly go with the Enduristan Blizzard saddle bags for my T700, good quality kit.... Cheers.
I found if you can get through a gap without the bars hitting a a car the side luggage wont. If in doubt check before setting off. Had to do some serious filtering around Munich last year 2 up with the BMW vario panniers extended no problem ( apart from the odd scream from my wife😅)
Another interesting vid, thanks. You didn’t mention your top box and I’d be interested to hear what your logic is regards it on a trip of that length, do you basically travel with it empty to use for you helmet & jacket maybe ?
I wish! in the top box was a first aid kit, yellow jacket, maps, all my GoPro equipment, tyre repair kit, tyre inflator , extension cable for in the hotel rooms, to plug everything in, oh and some tools. Some folks aren't fussed about tools, tyre repair etc but you never know!
@@gsd32i A ok thx. I have ordered the "L" version of the Enduristan Tornado 2. Never used it yet but I regret that I didn't buy the "M" like yours, 52liter is way to big. With 3 cases on the bike is to bulky in the Alps so I was looking for an alternative to give it a try.
They’re very good . Something like this on Amazon is the closest I can find for you 👍 www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Packing-Cubes-Small-4-Piece/dp/B014VBGMX2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_ffob_sspa?crid=2V5850MJKWLP2&keywords=small+packing+cubes+for+backpack&qid=1688325996&sprefix=small+packing+cubes%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1
Having done European tours every summer since 2008, I have noticed that everyone over packs a lot for bike trips.
I used to do that as well.
Now I have a Six2 under suit for riding.
2 t-shirts, 1 long sleeve, 1 shorts that also work as swimming trunks, 1 pants, 1 shoes. Underwear and socks for each day.
+ Toiletry bag.
The Scott rain gear (for cold or wet), puncture repair kit, small tool kit travel in a separate small tank bag for easy access.
So for a 2 week trip I could easily pack everything I need in that one Enduristan Tornado 2m.
No additional luggage needed at all
Indeed. my biking buddy had a great suggestion, where sports shorts under riding trousers and when you stop and its hot, whip the trousers off and voila nice and cool and I keep a set of birkenstop rubber sandals to walk around in, great for the long ferry trips too and weigh naff all. 😁
Ive had this bag for the last 3 years 6000kms off road in Australia still going strong and no leaks.... have some more bits from Enduristan and all good quality... panniers and drink bottle holder ect
I must stop watching your channel as I keep buying new stuff! Great review, my medium bag arrived today. It’s much tougher and more versatile than a simple roll bag and much less faff to get on and off the bike using Roc Straps than the Kriega US system. I have a similar set-up to you, I’ll use it on the passenger seat for clothes on shorter trips along with the top-box for bike stuff. I’ll chuck on the Bumot hard panniers for big foreign trips of a week or more.
Oops ! Will be using my bag next week , long weekend with the boys doing the French Normandy Landing Beaches 👍
Thx for this crystal clear explaining video. I made my choice and will go for the 32 ltr version.
Glad it helped 👍
Just ordered the 32 liter Tornado and some organizers. As mentioned before, 51liter is way to big for a 8 days hotel holiday to the Alps.
Great bits of kit.👍
Thanks for a great comprehensive review. Looking at this bag to possibly go with the Enduristan Blizzard saddle bags for my T700, good quality kit.... Cheers.
Glad it was helpful!
I found if you can get through a gap without the bars hitting a a car the side luggage wont. If in doubt check before setting off. Had to do some serious filtering around Munich last year 2 up with the BMW vario panniers extended no problem ( apart from the odd scream from my wife😅)
yup we had to do some filtering on the motorway due to a big accident, would have been carnage if I would have had my sw motech panniers on the BMW.🤪
Beautiful dogs ! 👍
yes they are. 👍
Looks like a great bag for touring thanks👍
It is!
Another interesting vid, thanks.
You didn’t mention your top box and I’d be interested to hear what your logic is regards it on a trip of that length, do you basically travel with it empty to use for you helmet & jacket maybe ?
I wish! in the top box was a first aid kit, yellow jacket, maps, all my GoPro equipment, tyre repair kit, tyre inflator , extension cable for in the hotel rooms, to plug everything in, oh and some tools. Some folks aren't fussed about tools, tyre repair etc but you never know!
Hello,
a good video.
I would also like to buy the Enduristan bag.
What size are the four organizer bags for clothes?
Thanks
Kind regards, George
Hi, they are just items that I have purchased to make things easier to find, t shirts, socks etc , amazon sell them.👍
Just wondering, for next 6day trip what will you do. Use the enduristan again or do you prefer to use all the 3 alloy cases?
Hi, I would use the Enduristan again.....nice bit of kit.
@@gsd32i A ok thx. I have ordered the "L" version of the Enduristan Tornado 2. Never used it yet but I regret that I didn't buy the "M" like yours, 52liter is way to big. With 3 cases on the bike is to bulky in the Alps so I was looking for an alternative to give it a try.
@@kleef465 More than pleased with the set up of the bag and top case only for that trip.
@@gsd32i Thanks, for me it also seems to be the best setup. Valuables and tools in the topbox, Enduristan for cloths (can be left in the hotel).
hi can you tell where to get the organisers
Hi, they are simply called packing organisers and are available in various styles on amazon etc. mine were a gift and I use them all the time 👍
Nice teddy. Yours?
hahahaha I had to look at the video again. Its may wife's and I got it for her about 36 years ago when I was a romantic chap 😂
Awesome review. I was wondering, where can I find those packs for socks, shorts, t-shirts and so on? They looks quite handy! :)
They’re very good . Something like this on Amazon is the closest I can find for you 👍 www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Packing-Cubes-Small-4-Piece/dp/B014VBGMX2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_ffob_sspa?crid=2V5850MJKWLP2&keywords=small+packing+cubes+for+backpack&qid=1688325996&sprefix=small+packing+cubes%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1
@@gsd32i 👍 Great!! Thanks for the tips! Really appreciate 😊