How to Lock Gear to gsa?

[Sabino]

So what are some recommended ways of locking down dry bags on top of panniers on a r1200 gsa? Anybody use the "Pacsafe" from Touratech? and or the locking straps with cables running through the nylon strap? I've got to lock up two dry bags, two coats, and two helmets....going for quickest and easiest to carry along the ride. Any thoughts, useful ones, are appreciated

[tedder]

quickest, easiest, and secure? huh.

pacsafe is by pacsafe. They have lots of choices. Depends if you want to lock it while you go hike a trail or if you want it locked 24/7.

If the latter, I'm curious where you are travelling.

[Flashmo]

Originally Posted by Sabino

Any thoughts, useful ones, are appreciated

OP, no offense directed at you specificaly, but:

Posts with this disclaimer, usually end up with the OP coming back later and stomping their feet about how some people's kids just don't care/want to help/have no compassion...blah, blah, blah...and why did you post in my thread if you weren't going to be helpful anyway?

[Lurgan_Stoop]

Pacsafe has been the way forward for me.
The 85 litre mesh cage is a realistic option for soft bags.

Their lidsafe is extremely useful and saves you carrying it and the contents of your tank bag about with you.

[existent80]

For bags or a sleeping pad and bag, I like the pacsafe. It's not cheap, but it is a secure net that keeps prying fingers out of zips and pockets. Well-constructed, too.

For coats and helmets I like a retractable cable lock run through the sleeve and chin bar.



Sorry if that's not GSA specific

[JR356]

http://www.amazon.com/Pacsafe-StuffS.../dp/B004C0QXZK
This is on it's way to me now,actually got it a bit cheaper at ebags.com sale.

I already have the lLdsafe and use a Pacsafe camera strap.

Highly recommended gear.


JR356

[Peirre O`Bollox]

A pacsafe is only a deterant, & not a preventative measure, and thief will still get away with your kit by snipping though the wires of the cage. Also the pacsafe adds around 1.5lbs to your kit

[existent80]

Originally Posted by Peirre O`Bollox

A pacsafe is only a deterant, & not a preventative measure, and thief will still get away with your kit by snipping though the wires of the cage. Also the pacsafe adds around 1.5lbs to your kit

Can this not be said of every locking device? A determined thief will get at everything - your ignition, the lock to your house, your ADV login. The pacsafe will keep someone from simply undoing a clasp to get at your sleeping bag and dirty laundry while you're in the local cheese museum. Isn't this how we always judge security? I'm willing to spend $60 and 1.5lbs of weight to allow my filthy sleeping pad and bag to be stolen only by someone with wire cutters and the willingness to be seen using them on my bike for as long as it takes to snip through every twisty wire in the damned thing. Makes sense to me.