Bags for a 950SE - Wolfman? Giant Loop? Something Else?

[vanjoosten 4]

Looking for some luggage for my 950SE. I've been leaning towards either the Wolfman E-12 or the GL Coyote. I don't plan on any cross country, or north to Alaska trips, so I just need weekend "Baja" type bags. I'm stuck in online research purgatory, so any advice would be appreciated!

[Strega 0]

Expedition Dry Saddle Bags: (19 Liter)

http://wolfmanluggage.com/products/expedition-dry-saddle-bags

Rocky Mountain Saddle Bags: (32 Liter)

http://wolfmanluggage.com/products/rocky-mountain-saddle-bags

32 Liter is big

[vanjoosten 4]

Expedition Dry Saddle Bags: (19 Liter)

http://wolfmanluggage.com/products/expedition-dry-saddle-bags

Rocky Mountain Saddle Bags: (32 Liter)

http://wolfmanluggage.com/products/rocky-mountain-saddle-bags

32 Liter is big

I do like those bags, but I'm trying to stay rackless. I would like to use them on the 525 from time to time.

[TwoWheelsGood 0]

I jumped on the GL bandwagon when they first came out a few years ago. After several trips on the 570...I sold all of my GL stuff and am now using Wolfman luggage on both bikes. The E-12's are all you need for weekend stuff, maybe toss on their enduro duffel, or expedition duffel if you need a water/dust proof option for clothes, etc. Wolfman stuff is very modular, allowing you to add/remove options for a variety of trips. And smaller is better. There's a temptation to fill bigger bags with stuff you don't need...because you have the space.

Once you pack the GL stuff and put it on your bike, total PITA to get to items during a ride.

[Todd Whiteside 0]

+1 on what Rich said. E-12's with the top bag is perfect for a long weekend Baja ride. It does make getting under the seat on the SE a bit of a PITA with the way they connect to the frame but Its not a huge deal...plus there's probably a way to figure out a quick connect method. A wolfman expedition waterproof duffle is a good idea if you expect rain although based on my last Baja ride where we did hit a bit of rain I may pick up a few waterproof stuff sacks for the e-12s and have no worries. Def recommend....

[Oracle 195]

I'm happy with my Wolfman set up and you know how many different tail bag set-ups I've gone through. I don't think the GL stuff is worth the extra cost unless you are taking longer trips that involve a lot of water along the way.

[Bagstr 288]

The grey bag is stuffed with towels or something, not camp stuff.

[TwoWheelsGood 0]

I'm happy with my Wolfman set up and you know how many different tail bag set-ups I've gone through. I don't think the GL stuff is worth the extra cost unless you are taking longer trips that involve a lot of water along the way.

None of the GL stuff is waterproof, not even close, unless they've changed their manufacturing process. Which was, as I found, to include a tube of seamseal and a small applicator brush with the $$$$ bags, which means you're the final step in their assembly process. Cheesy.

For me the beef is the inability/PITA of getting into the Coyote once it's on the bike.

[Afry 1]

E12 with a Kriega 20 on back, this way you can keep your clothes waterproof and have one bag you grab to take to your room and not unpack/repack all your crap.

Couple weeks ago we got rained on in Baja and was glad to have dry clothes.

[vanjoosten 4]

Thanks for all the input! E-12s on order for Thanksgiving in Baja!

[Strega 0]

I use the E-10's for tools, first aid, towing kit, etc., and never leave the bike.

The E-12's are bigger and would be great for weekend trips with an Enduro Duffel Bag or other bag like these below. Depends if you want waterproof or not.

http://wolfmanluggage.com/search?q=duffel&search-button=