Packing & Caring For Your Giant Loop Saddlebag
Packing Tips
• Do not overstuff or over-load Saddlebag. The whole concept here is to tour with the lightest load possible. Go lighter, go faster.
• See fig A. Pack sleeping bag first by pulling through one side opening and out the other to distribute volume evenly. Then, pack other items to evenly distribute the load from side-to-side. Last things to go in: tools and rain gear.
• To avoid wearing through the pack from vibrations, pack all sharp and/or hard items inside a protective layer. For example, create a sleeve for tire irons from a section of old inner tuber and pack other tools in Dave’s Oil Bottle Toolkit; wrap other hard items in clothing.
• Use compression straps to secure tent, tarp, bivy sack, sleeping pad, rain gear and other lightweight items to outside of bag.
• Although Giant Loop Saddlebags are water resistant, they are not totally dust or waterproof. These are built with 1050 Ballistic Cordura, literally the toughest product we could find but if you are going to be in torrential rain, pack gear inside heavy-duty trash bags or waterproof stuff sacks, then secure in or on bag. Been there and that actually works.
• Visit our website at GiantLoopMoto.com for more tips from riders and instructions for creating Dave’s Oil Bottle Toolkit and Inner Tube Sleeve.
Care & Washing
• Do not overstuff or over-load Saddlebag. Consult your motorcycle’s owner’s manual and do not exceed the total gear and rider weight limitations for your bike. Remember: the Giant Loop Saddlebag is all about going ultra-light. Pack only what you need, nothing more or less (see Packing Tips).
• Avoid exposure to fuel, solvents, lubricants and excessive UV from direct sunlight.
• Hand wash Saddlebag with mild soap (like Simple Green), rinse with clean water and air dry (preferably not in direct sunlight).
• To neutralize and remove residue from alkai desert soils, wash Saddlebag with a mild vinegar and water solution (one tablespoon vinegar to one gallon of water). Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and air dry.
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