Luggage for touring

[Sinbad]

Hi all,


I am new to this site and biking in general having finally made it to my mid life crisis  . Been on the bike now for 18 months and racking up a good 20K miles a year and loving it.


Now to my Q. I am planning a trip to Ben Nevis in the summer with my 11 yr old daughter on the back (already take her on the back regularly) and need some advice on what luggage works well on a 2002 FZS 600. Currently have a small tankbag (approx 15-20 litres) and a Givi topbox (42 or 46 litre, can't remember). Had a look at the Oxford soft panniers and the Hein Gericke streetline panniers (which I prefer the look of), but unsure if these would be the best option.
Whatever solution I go for I will need to be able to take walking boots + fleece + waterproofs in addition to clothes enough for a week for both of us. Ideally with a tent (have a very small two man tent), but cant do hostels if space doesn't allow.


Anyway would love to hear you suggestions or experiences, especially around a 500 trip with pillion.


Thanks in advance


Sinbad

[kebab19]

Hello and welcome

Could you fit a larger tank bag?

Expandable throwovers probably your best option, expensive to change over to a 3 case Givi Wingrack.
As long as the £££ difference isnt great go with the panniers you like the look of, largest ones zip out to 45+ litres

Tent would interfere with pillion area unless you find some other ingenious way to attach it

[Sinbad]

Thanks Kebab19. Just bought the Hein Gericke ones on ebay for a song and am now busy working out what goes and what stays....
 
Just got to mak sure my daughter is entertained for 5 hours on the motorway...