Nemunu 'throw over' luggage bag review for adventure riding︱Cross Training Adventure
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- crosstrainingen... tractionerag.com Looking for quality cost-effective motorbike luggage? This is our Nemunu 'throw over' luggage review... a kind of luggage similar to motorbike saddle bags but different. Top boxes and hard panniers are great if you want to leave gear with your motorbike securely. But often this style of 'throw-over' bag is perfect when you don't have too much gear and you want to take it into your hotel or tent. Keen on adventure riding in Australia? Check out our vids. There are some cheap Chinese options not covered in this Nemunu 'throw over' luggage review. Welcome to Cross Training Adventure, we are into all things dual sport and adventure on the east coast of Australia. I have used them but the seams can split easily and leave your stuff halfway across Australia! Enter this quality motorbike luggage option from Nemunu. Years ago I switched to more expensive handlebar bags and bum bags because the cheap textile versions would wear out too quickly or break. And different saddle bags. These guys are experienced motorbike luggage leather workers in Lithuania who specialize in this motorbike luggage. These are completely manufactured in Lithuania from materials sourced in Europe... no cheap nasty crap here. And the Euro has dropped recently making it quite cheap. The advantages? There are no racks. It's waterproof. It's light. And there are many strong mounting points and various straps to make this motorbike luggage fit any motorbike. You can place heavy items in the bottom sections then put lighter items like your sleeping bag at the top. This keeps weight low and your motorbike handles much better than just a bag strapped to your seat. It also centralizes the weight so you don't get that sketchy feel when there's too much weight toward the back of the motorbike. The abundance of mounting points also allows you to strap more luggage on top of the bag. Nemunu also make these 'sleeve bags' which let you carry water or fuel bottles at the lower points of the bag... again keeping weight low. Ergonomics? If you like dual sport riding in Australia then you might like our adventure riding vids.
When positioned correctly the bag won't interfere when you stand on the footpegs. You can even position it to provide a bit of lower support for your back if the bag is quite full. And when I carry a backpack I adjust the straps so the backpack rests on top of the Nemunu which takes the weight off my shoulders. Closing the bag? You just roll the rear section until it's tight and then fasten two clips. If you aren't carrying much luggage you just use more rolls. The capacity is impressive... this is the most I've carried so far. It's quality gear. Much of the bag uses industrial fabric from Germany. Impact points use Cordura and the inner liner has sealed seams to be dust and waterproof. Last year I decided to avoid cheap nasty products so it's been a relief to use this bag to carry things like my drone. Any issues? None yet. As always we put long-term comments and updates in our pinned first comment. Watch that space! I you think this luggage might suit you try it before the euro bounces back up again.
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WHAT IF THE BAG IS EMPTY? A few viewers asked if it flaps around when not full. As per the vid, you just roll it up until it's tight and close the clips. If it's half empty, just roll it more until it's tight. It comes with octopus straps too and if it's completely empty you can just use the straps over the top if it looks as though it might flap around.
CHEAP WHILE THE EURO IS DOWN The bag is made in Lithuania which uses the euro currency. The euro has dropped 25% over the past year making this very affordable as of Oct 2022. E.g. about USD 143 or AUD 225 Remember to watch this pinned first comment! If we do hit any issues with the bag over time we always report them here.
IS IT A GIANT LOOP RIP-OFF? A few viewers have said they think this bag is a rip off of the Giant Loop bags. It's similar but there are definitely differences. And there are other similar bags such as the cheap Chinese made Third Gear bag which have been around a very long time... possibly longer than Giant Loop.
WEAK PLASTIC BUCKLES? The bags have been great. However, the plastic buckles don't appear to be that strong. One viewer says his Nemenu bags have been great except he broke a plastic buckle. I recently had the same issue and wasn't pulling that hard on the strap.
october 2022; ordered the bag and received it in Belgium. All good, very good quality vs price! very happy 🙂
Great to hear!
Hi Guys, a short update as i ordered and started using these bags on an SWM RS500 enduro bike, 2 rides isln loaded just working the setup and thus far oretty happy with them. Note the plastic buckle straps are weak so ive gone to Grunt straps from bunnings cheap and work sweet. Using 2 heat shields on the exhaust and also stick on heat shield to bags on exhaust side. They are defo waterproof and build quality is good, a great option and the price is reasonable for quality. Will know more once a few long rides are completed, they are dust proof and robust for the odd slap sticks!!
Great to hear, Brad! I think you are right about the plastic buckles, I broke one recently and I don't think I was pulling that hard on the strap. But in every other respect? Great bags.
just bought 2 of these for our trip to South America for the Dirt Pigs. The team at Nemunu are brilliant and they arrived within 2 weeks to Sydney. Thanks for the recommendation. These appear to be 1/3 of the price of the other well known kit.
Really well priced hey? Hopefully it stays that way for a while...
I just received my throw over Nemunu luggage. Planning a quick fall motorcycle trip to test it out. I'll be on a 2018 CRF250L in Ontario Canada.
Cool! Let us know how it goes, Ryan.
Hi Ryan, what do you think about the quality? Easy to install / fits well? I am considering it for my CRF300L. Thank you.
I haven't started using luggage but have a large backpack. Mostly good enough but not ideal. The bags you're demoing look like a good size.
My used bike came with a set of wolfman "day tripper" and tank bags so this video has inspired me to put em on and try it out!
Bags look nice, roll top closure is good, price is even better. My one comment is: size matters. Website says these are 40 litres which is too small for me. I use an old Giant Loop Great Basin (65 litres) and it's perfect for long dual sport trips carrying all my camping gear. I also have a Giant Loop Coyote which is about 40 litres and way too small for multi day trips. YMMV and of course anything will work, just go ride!
You made me want to get my DR out and ride. Spent this summer on my Tiger 900, and missing the DR and trails.
Looks like Giantloop gear, nice design.
Yep, there are a few bags that use this basic layout. The cheap (and nasty) Third Gear bag has been around for ages. There's a Polish brand too but I don't have the link.
Hi,
I am just deciding on what kind of soft luggage I want to buy for my dual sport bike. I am torn between getting saddlebags like the Rhinowalks 28l + a luggage roll on top for lightweight gear OR some kind of horseshoe luggage as you show in the video. What are the benefits of the horseshoe design in comparison to saddlebags + luggage roll on top?
I thought that saddlebags are more convenient for the days I don´t need the luggage roll on top, because a horseshoe design will probably flop around when half empty. Any thoughts on this?
As per the vid, you just roll it up until it's tight and close the clips. If it's half empty, just roll it more until it's tight. It comes with octopus straps too and if it's completely empty you can just use the straps over the top if it looks as though it might flap around.
21Brothers from Poland is also another good option that riders who've tried it, are recommending. Very similar products, same kind of design and materials.
Someone else mentioned these. Any idea where they are made? The website doesn't say whether they are made in Poland or not.
@@crosstrainingadventure I was in touch with them a while back and afaik they are an in-house product, some products are made only after order because of the load of options you can select.
Curious how you attach the middle of the U to the bike. The Giant Loop has two metal bits that grab the plastics. Always works well. These seem to only have a strap which wouldn't work for my XRR unless I use a rack, which I don't want to do. I like the multiple extra mounting points, but they don't have cinch down straps like the GL does and I'm not sure I trust the "two twists and clip" system... I've had dry bags vomit my kit all over the place when I didn't roll it over at least 3 times (edit, I looked on their website and it says there are stiff rods in there which would probably solve this... smart!). But man, for 150 euro... still worth a try.
Using Andystraps soft panniers here. They were perfect right up until I high sided my bike recently and the front nylon straps ripped out. Quite possibly a good thing in hindsight as it should hopefully be easier to get them fixed than had something more substantial got damaged? Not certain but loved them when touring.
Andystraps... really good gear!
Wow so affordable!.. I love the ubag, but not for $1000! Had trouble getting one from the polish bros here, so was planning to make mine from rubber boat stuff (pvc or hypalon)... this looks perfect, hope I read the price correctly 😀.. Thanks for this!
Did you have a link for the Polish ubag, Bryan? I couldn't find it. Always good to have a few options available for viewers. I based the USD and AUD prices on the current exchange rate with the euro which has dropped 25% over the past year. But of course it might bounce back anytime.
@@crosstrainingadventure No link, & that's just my made-up name for it, sorry 😐!.. Nemunu's site reflects your estimate, & I'm gonna try one🤙
(can't imagine what came up when you googld "polish ubag")🤣
Found it... 21 Brothers! Can't find anything on the site that says it's made in Poland so it would be interesting to see if they are made in Asia then imported.
@@crosstrainingadventure Send them an email and ask where they are manufactured! Pretty sure it would be of interest to many 😃
Hadn't heard of Nemunu before your video, so thank you! 🙏😊
Hi, how have you found them for the long term?
Unfortunately I can't really comment long term yet. I bought these as our guys were talking about lots of multi day trips but none as yet. 😢
Say NEMUNU three times in a row fast
Eminen?
Get a look into the 21brothers collection. They are an european company that does this types of bags for 6years or so.
yeah, 21 Brothers good brand from Poland, they do great bags.
@@robsonenduro3316 Yup, I bought mine in 2018 and have since put it through heaps of abuse and it held up fine. (If I remember correct they charged me even more back then) bags have gotten cheaper. Either way great bag, I would buy it again.
Looks interesting! Does it say where it's made on an inside label? If it has got cheaper I'm just wondering if they have outsourced the manufacturing to Asia....
@@crosstrainingadventure - It's made in-house in Poland
I dont need anything as big and bulky that makes the bike handle oddly off road and catch on bushes etc.My solution ,small handlebar bag,tail bag(givi) on a tiny rack,waist bag so you cash etc is always on your body,a rucksack and a fairly small luggage bag on the passenger seat.
I,ve never understood people that buy a full enduro bike and then wreck the handling covering it with luggage.Never understood that....
Great advice, Nick. I 'adventurised' a Husaberg FE570 years ago. Luggage? I just kept it to a minimum and strapped a dry bag on each side of the bike to lower and centre the weight. Generally it would be 12kg for a week of camping/riding and didn't affect the handling too much at all.
@@crosstrainingadventure That seems a good solution as well!Keep up the good work skipper!.looking for a te449 as a a smoother alternative to my te450(which i will keep) hoping to clock a few more km on road to go full enduro bike further away!
Looks pretty solid and won't break the bank. Thanks for the review! What heat shield are you using? I've just started looking into this type of throw-over luggage when the hard cases aren't prudent, but I haven't settled on a heat shield for my 2006 BMW R1200GS. Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this off-topic (ish) question. (Reposting my comment due to inadvertently embedding it under a different thread below.)
One thing I like about this luggage is you don't need a heat shield, Paul... it just rests against the side covers.
Thanks for the additional info, @@crosstrainingadventure ... looks like an early Christmas present is in order (to be ordered ;)
Do you have a buy link?
No, I've avoided affiliate marketing.
Certainly better than paying $1000+ for another soft “no rack” product
Is a Nemunu like a Dua Lipa or a Demi Levato ?
Never heard of them, David. Do you have links?
@@crosstrainingadventure Sorry bro...just having a bit of fun to amuse myself seeing I haven't been able to fire up the DR for more than 6 weeks because of all this freakin' rain !!
Voiceover by Cleveland Brown, right?
No no no no!
Giant Loop copies ?
As per other comments, I don't think so. There have been versions of this 'banana' style bag around for years from other mobs and they all look pretty similar....
@@crosstrainingadventure You are probably right- I have the Giant loop Coyote, its good kit but was quite expensive.
Not sure how I feel about an obvious ripoff of Giant Loop.
How would you be certain that giant loop is the genuine original? (Not saying Nemunu is) 😃
I wouldn't be sure if it was a ripoff though, Nick. I did look at the more expensive Giant Loop and there are differences. There are a few 'banana bag' style options out there and I don't know which came first. E.g. I used to use the very cheap Third Gear bag which has been around for a long time... possibly 15 years. Perhaps that came first and Giant Loop built on the idea?
Giant Loop very possibly aren't the originals though
@@hadrianhaine5204Who is and when? I've tried multiple times to post a link to a Giant Loop blog from 2016 saying they pioneered the horseshoe shaped bag, but it keeps getting deleted.
I just checked my spam folder and can't see your comments there, Nick. I assume RUclips is cracking down on links?
Bollics they're up to $200 US now.
As per the pinned first comment the euro took a real dive just when I put this vid out. Of course it was going to bounce back again at some point.
@@crosstrainingadventure Do you still give it a thumbs up in the long term?
Our long term comments were in that pinned first comment, Terry
@@crosstrainingadventure Sorry sir I simply missed the "read more" button. Thanks again!
Seems like a good tip! And I went for a small rave again during the outro. 😎 I'll try to get some AUD$ here in the Netherlands and see if they accept them instead of EUR€. 👈🧠 I'm gonna save billions.