Luggage; branding, price and quality

[Birdie]

I'm doing a long weekend and wanted something a bit easier to get on and off than my soft panniers. Found two tail bags that I like and they seem almost identical online. One is SW Motech (£155) and the other is Autokicker (£80). Am I paying for a name or am I paying for quality? The reviews aren't much use. Found one that said the Autokicker got a tear in the lining but rest say its good.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=sw+motech+cargo+bag+tent+bag&client=ms-android-samsung&source=android-browser&dcr=0&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwicldnvgczYAhUOEVAKHbZ1AsAQ_AUICigC&biw=360&bih=512&dpr=3#imgrc=ckuJOXt6fc_8xM:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=autokicker+companion&client=ms-android-samsung&source=android-browser&dcr=0&prmd=svin&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjFm6ndqc7YAhWOCuwKHT1lBuEQ_AUICygD&biw=360&bih=512#imgrc=kNsK5gvoVEzEmM:

[Six30]

Hello....

Thanks

[RantMachine]

Rule of thumb:

If it says "SW Motech" or "Touratech" on it, yes you are paying for the name. Without fail. Although in some cases there's a chance that nobody else will offer an equivalent product. But not in the case of a tailpack, so go for the Autokicker

[megawatt]

Agreed.

[raesewell]

I have had both SW Motech and Autokicker, SW Motech are definitely better quality but at a price. You may not need that quality for your needs, only you can decide.

[Bungleaio]

I have a couple of Kriega bags, I'm yet to use them all together in anger but I've used a couple individually and I'm very pleased with them. They aren't cheap but the quality is spot on, 10 year warranty too.

https://kriega.com/bikepacks/us-30-drypack

I have a US 30 and two US 10's

[Tango]

I've got a kriega us30 Tailpack that's a few years old now and has been through some epically wet weather without a hint of a leak......deffo worth the money IMHO. .....

Also have a look at Lomo dry bags......not as easy to attach and release from the bike as the Kriega stuff....but good value......

[RantMachine]

Following on from what Bob said, because I swear by Lomo and have convinced a few others to try them with equally positive feedback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lomo-Dry-Bag-Holdall-60L/dp/B01FSHJOAQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1515707120&sr=8-6&keywords=lomo+drybag+motorcycle

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lomo-40L-Motorbike-Drybag/dp/B00O254LHC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1515707280&sr=8-3&keywords=lomo+drybag+motorcycle

Plus

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcycle-Adjustable-Strap-ROK-Straps/dp/B003DXRIBA/ref=pd_bxgy_200_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=40NHNJTMB24B7EJZBEF5

Even cheaper, and fully waterproof without having to use an inner bag.

[Throttled]

Another recommendation for Lomo from me. The bags are tough and completely water proof.