Anyone try the Wolfman E-Base?

[elemetal]

Been looking at different ways to pack stuff onto the bike. I have a Giant loop for the 1090 and think it will do what I want. In talking with Cabrito at Stonybarf I started to think having one big bag with everything stuffed in it may only be good for longer trips and having multiple storage zones with different kits would be the way to go (kitchen kit, tent kit etc).

Another point he made was how easy it is to take part of your luggage with you for a day jaunt from camp, not so easy if your carry bag is something like a Giant loop.

This system from Wolfman (https://wolfmanluggage.com/products...MIoYrL6_ig8AIVNBh9Ch2YKAVOEAQYAyABEgJQXPD_BwE)
uses a base that you strap down then a variety of roll bags or whatever you desire to it. Looks like it will adapt to a variety of loads and types of gear, fairly easy to switch between bikes (even though not for a big bike) and allows for easy access to individual kits without unpacking the whole bag.

Not convinced you need to use their roll bags but they would work well. I like the fact that you can adjust how much you carry (as opposed to saddle bags which are always the same size) but wonder if you actually need that much adjustment. You're usually taking the same camp kit with food and clothes being the variable.

Thoughts from you more seasoned ADV riders?

 

[Spitfire44]

With my dual sport setup I've gone to saddle bags plus a medium roll top duffle bag on top. Duffle straps nicely to the saddle bags and is easily removed. The duffle contains my house (tent, sleeping bag, etc). Saddle bags get spares, tools, food, pot, stove, clothes.

When I want to go ride, I drop the duffle bag and cinch down the saddle bags as there is less stuff in them. This setup seems to have the best flexibility of capacity and being able to easily convert to a light setup.

 

[WoodsChick]

I do it like Spitfire. I am not a fan of one big bag. Love my waterproof Wolfman saddle bags and duffle. That, and a dry bag containing my tent, Or tent in the duffle for shorter trips, or a smaller duffle for shorter trips, or saddlebags and a backpack, etc...usually gets me through an overnighter all the way to a 2-week camp-and-ride trip. Limitless possibilities with a handful of RokStraps and some nicely-appointed duffles and dry bags with some sort of molle loop on them. If you're not sold specifically on Wolfman's Rolie bags, I'd save the money you'd spend on the mounting pad, and go with something else.

 

[N4teTheGreat]

With my dual sport setup I've gone to saddle bags plus a medium roll top duffle bag on top. Duffle straps nicely to the saddle bags and is easily removed. The duffle contains my house (tent, sleeping bag, etc). Saddle bags get spares, tools, food, pot, stove, clothes.

When I want to go ride, I drop the duffle bag and cinch down the saddle bags as there is less stuff in them. This setup seems to have the best flexibility of capacity and being able to easily convert to a light setup.

This is my plan (haven't camped yet) so I'm glad to hear it works like I thought it might in my head.

 

[HadesOmega]

Hmm I guess it would be handy you were going to leave stuff at camp you can just leave the compartments you don't need. I would rather just have a Giantloop on the bike all the time and just pack your stuff in smaller bags to keep it organized. The only reason I take my Giantloop off during adventure rides is if I'm at a hotel.

Take a look at the Mosko stuff it's similar to Wolfman E-Base

 

[elemetal]

Thanks for all the replies, looking like I will get the larger set of saddle bags (not the panier ones that take a frame) then get a roll top. Basically the same idea without using the base and rigging it on my own. Will be cheaper for sure just have to get my kits into packages that fit into the bags.

 

[Cabrito]

I had the E-base and the smaller B-base. I only tried them out in my garage. I ended up selling them recently, and I just didn't like roll top bags.

If you need to get into the bags they can be a pain to get into on the E-base because you have to release the big strap. Not a huge deal, but just another thing in the way before undoing the two clips for the roll top. If what you need is deeper in the bag you might have the fuss with the two smaller straps that are holding the bag in place. I did load and unload them with the side straps in place and I don't think you actually have to fuss with them that much. In reality we're talking seconds not minutes to be honest.

I did try them with different bags like my Kriega, and some various duffel bags, but the system seemed to work best with the Wolfman Rolie bags because they have their own built in straps that work well to secure them to the Base.

Like I told you at Stony, and similar to Spitfire, I like my old Pre-Gen Wolfman E-12 side bags with a duffel up top.

I do know that even if you just stick with the GL bag that it would also work for day rides quite well. You just take what you need and then use the compression straps to cinch it all down. For me again it's a convenience thing with the side bags with zipper entry. Even on my older Pre-Gen GL Great Basin you have to fuss with the three top straps before you can get inside via the zipper or on the newer generation of GL bags it's the dreaded roll top that I dislike.

The reasons I like the ease of entry is if I want to shed a layer and stow it inside a bag, change gloves, grab a snack, or access a tool quickly. Especially if I'm in a group and don't want to hold everyone up.

Man, I like to geek out on moto luggage..


It's all personal taste.

Edit: It's funny that I keep harping on the roll-top's, but my main duffel is a roll top, but I don't usually have to access that one. It holds the stuff I won't need until camp.

 

[Carlos Thomas]

I like some sort of organization with my soft luggage. If you throw everything into one bag, I think it becomes a chore once you need to unpack.