wolfman saddlebags

eal1284 · 01-31-2011, 02:24 PM

Howdy all, I am looking to hear from someone who has seen and felt both the Expedition dry saddlebags and the Teton (same style different material) My biggest concern is durability. The waterproof factor would be nice but not if it will sacrifice the life of the bags. Can anyone offer their opinion on the two different materials and how "heavy duty" they are? Thanks alot for any opinions shared

BigDogAdventures.com · 01-31-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by eal1284

Howdy all, I am looking to hear from someone who has seen and felt both the Expedition dry saddlebags and the Teton (same style different material) My biggest concern is durability. The waterproof factor would be nice but not if it will sacrifice the life of the bags. Can anyone offer their opinion on the two different materials and how "heavy duty" they are? Thanks alot for any opinions shared

I have the Expedition and my buddy has the Teton----I can say the Expeditions have got to be the toughest things out there---I road for 29 days offroad with them and spent a lot of time where sagebrush was trying to rip my boots and legs off the footpegs---I just knew it would wear a hole in them. I ended up with just scuff marks--they are as good as new---best thing I've ever had-----as I swore off hard bags for my type of riding long ago.

I have the mounts on 2 bikes--a WR250R and a KTM950 and will soon have the mounts on my africa twin---but just have one set of bags and it takes just a couple minutes to move them from bike to bike.

PaulRider · 01-31-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDogAdventures.com

Nice!

fyre42 · 02-01-2011, 07:34 AM

They are extremely durable! Light weight, and hold plenty of gear. I just need to find a good way to run a lock around them.

brentde3 · 02-01-2011, 07:49 AM

Anyone tried the set with the rotopax?

http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Access...untSystem.html

I'm seriously thinking about it...

Rider_WV · 02-01-2011, 08:02 AM

does anyone have a weight on a pair of the expedition dry line saddle bags? I cant find it on the wolfman site anywhere.

I am looking to shed some weight for a long 2-up trip this august and these bags are a great option since i can use my existing racks. They are smaller than my hard cases so that means packing less stuff and shaving even more weight. Plus I can use them on a couple of different bikes, the versatility is very appealing.

RockemRdr · 02-01-2011, 02:32 PM

I have the Tetons -- not impressed. The stitching tore on one of the straps and the stitching looks to be coming apart on another. I laid the bike down once, softly. That may account for the one strap, but not the other on the other side bag. I emailed the company and was emailed back a few days later and told to follow their return procedures on the web site and to make sure the bags were CLEAN before sending them in (guess they have people that don't so they had to make the point to me in caps). Since this is on my dime I chose to have it done myself to save on shipping charges to and from. I also consider the plastic forming piece in the bag to be a pita. It curls inward so two hands are absolutely required to load anything in the bag. I have other Wolfman pieces that I love. The Tetons not so much. Ymmv...

wolfmanluggage · 02-01-2011, 04:31 PM

RockemRider contact me tomorrow as I want these bags back to see
The damage. I will replace with new ones. I'll even pay shipping on these.
Call me 800/535-8131. Eric/Wolfy

JohnBryer · 02-01-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfmanluggage

RockemRider contact me tomorrow as I want these bags back to see
The damage. I will replace with new ones. I'll even pay shipping on these.
Call me 800/535-8131. Eric/Wolfy

WOW!

That's some serious customer service!

thedog07 · 02-01-2011, 06:01 PM

Yeah i am looking for bags for my XR650l and wolfman looks like my best bet.....

i just dont know about the longevity and durability of their waterproof expedition bags

Snr Moment · 02-01-2011, 06:37 PM

They have some pretty good credentials and I'll be going their way as soon as I sell my Gobi's. I really like the Bottle Holster rig.

Old Nuke · 02-02-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by thedog07

Yeah i am looking for bags for my XR650l and wolfman looks like my best bet.....

i just dont know about the longevity and durability of their waterproof expedition bags

Put a set on my XR650L last year. They performed admirably in ~6000 miles of both dusty and wet weather. I highly recommend them.

RockemRdr · 02-02-2011, 04:32 AM

You got that right. In addition to his post Eric contacted me by PM. He is without question concerned about his products and how they perform!

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Originally Posted by JohnBryer

WOW!

That's some serious customer service!

the venturer · 02-02-2011, 04:49 AM

I am thinking of buying a set of wolfman Black(Teton) but donno much about the guarantee and customers' issues for those who live outside the US, say me from Turkiye. Maybe Eric could inform me? Thx in advance.

RockemRdr · 02-04-2011, 04:45 AM

Eric, I must say you really went above and beyond to take care of me. Many thanks!

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Originally Posted by wolfmanluggage

RockemRider contact me tomorrow as I want these bags back to see
The damage. I will replace with new ones. I'll even pay shipping on these.
Call me 800/535-8131. Eric/Wolfy

01-31-2011, 02:24 PM	#1
eal1284 ^OP n00b Joined: Aug 2009 Oddometer: 9	wolfman saddlebags Howdy all, I am looking to hear from someone who has seen and felt both the Expedition dry saddlebags and the Teton (same style different material) My biggest concern is durability. The waterproof factor would be nice but not if it will sacrifice the life of the bags. Can anyone offer their opinion on the two different materials and how "heavy duty" they are? Thanks alot for any opinions shared

02-01-2011, 02:32 PM	#7
RockemRdr Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Out West Oddometer: 420	Tetons I have the Tetons -- not impressed. The stitching tore on one of the straps and the stitching looks to be coming apart on another. I laid the bike down once, softly. That may account for the one strap, but not the other on the other side bag. I emailed the company and was emailed back a few days later and told to follow their return procedures on the web site and to make sure the bags were CLEAN before sending them in (guess they have people that don't so they had to make the point to me in caps). Since this is on my dime I chose to have it done myself to save on shipping charges to and from. I also consider the plastic forming piece in the bag to be a pita. It curls inward so two hands are absolutely required to load anything in the bag. I have other Wolfman pieces that I love. The Tetons not so much. Ymmv... RockemRdr screwed with this post 02-01-2011 at 03:12 PM

02-01-2011, 06:01 PM	#10
thedog07 Dual Sport Dog Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Street n trail! Oddometer: 5	Yeah i am looking for bags for my XR650l and wolfman looks like my best bet..... i just dont know about the longevity and durability of their waterproof expedition bags __________________ When in doubt................GAS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-01-2011, 06:37 PM	#11
Snr Moment Unafarkler Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Billings, MT Oddometer: 2,139	They have some pretty good credentials and I'll be going their way as soon as I sell my Gobi's. I really like the Bottle Holster rig. __________________ Love is blind, marriage is an eye-opener. YAAK

02-02-2011, 04:49 AM	#14
the venturer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Thrace and Istanbul Oddometer: 1,387	I am thinking of buying a set of wolfman Black(Teton) but donno much about the guarantee and customers' issues for those who live outside the US, say me from Turkiye. Maybe Eric could inform me? Thx in advance. __________________ ALONG THE COASTS OF TURKİYE 2010 BLACK SEA RALLY 2009 DARDANELLES PRINCESS ISLANDS CHASING TREASURE HUNTERS RIDING IN THRACE WEEKEND TIMEOUT

02-01-2011, 07:34 AM	#4
fyre42 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Lenexa, KS Oddometer: 163	They are extremely durable! Light weight, and hold plenty of gear. I just need to find a good way to run a lock around them.

02-01-2011, 07:49 AM	#5
brentde3 Should be outside Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Oneonta, NY Oddometer: 447	Anyone tried the set with the rotopax? http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Access...untSystem.html I'm seriously thinking about it...

02-01-2011, 08:02 AM	#6
Rider_WV Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Leon, WV Oddometer: 1,776	does anyone have a weight on a pair of the expedition dry line saddle bags? I cant find it on the wolfman site anywhere. I am looking to shed some weight for a long 2-up trip this august and these bags are a great option since i can use my existing racks. They are smaller than my hard cases so that means packing less stuff and shaving even more weight. Plus I can use them on a couple of different bikes, the versatility is very appealing.

02-01-2011, 04:31 PM	#8
wolfmanluggage Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2005 Oddometer: 402	RockemRider contact me tomorrow as I want these bags back to see The damage. I will replace with new ones. I'll even pay shipping on these. Call me 800/535-8131. Eric/Wolfy

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