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[casperghst42]

Perhaps you can give me some tips? You're clearly very well qualified.
So you have these bags? Ever used them? Have you ever done anything that really pushed a limit of yours, the bike or the equipment? No? Then you might as well ride a 1200 to the coffee shop, or your car if it's really raining. I've met people doing amazing things like a RTW on a Honda C90 or a cross-Russia on a clapped out Suzuki Bandit with luggage made from ASDA baskets held on with bungies. If you think you need $500 bags then you're a part of the problem that leaves people sitting on their couch instead of seeing the world. In 3 months I'm taking a summer break which will take me across 5 countries and will cover at least 500 miles without tarmac. I'll have two camping bags bungied on. Grow up.

Troll ??

Actually most people who actually do some travel figure out what works and what does not work for them. I would guess that 50% of all the suggestions people have given me would have made my life miserable, the rest are ok'ish. We all have to make our own experience. On the other hand if you don't want to have other peoples opinion don't ask questions - you might not agree, but you asked the question in the first place.

As for bags, the Magadans are expensive, and from what I can see (I've had them in my hands) they not bad at all, I have some disagreements with some of the design decisions, but currently they are probably the best bags you can get.

You don't need anything fanzy to do a RTW, you can do it on an old push bike (it'll take some time, but you'll be able to do it), or you figure out what you want and go for it. I normally buy stuff which is balanced in price / quality, but sometimes you'll have to shell out money for things you don't really want, but know that it's better to pay for it in the first place as it otherwise will endup costing more in the long run if you get the cheap option.

Actually $500 for bags are not that bad (compared to alu boxes), and 5 countries, well where I live this is something which can be done in one day, and with time to spare....

Casper