A Motocross Gear Bag Alternative
If you've been riding for a while, you're likely aware of the convenience that a gear bag provides. If you haven't been riding for long, or you're just getting started, you'll quickly figure out that using something to keep all your riding gear together is a much simpler affair than throwing it in piece by piece. Here's the problem...
Conventional gear bags tend to get looking ragged in no time and looking nothing like the stuffed model in the picture that sold you on it, In addition to being famous for not keeping things dry within when it starts raining, we've found a much better alternative that rolls easily across irregular terrain and is an all around better alternative to most gear bags.
Racing Motocross, Off-Road disciplines, trail riding or gassing it off the ramps usually entails a lot of protective gear stuffed off into a bag which after a while, this gear bag begins to develop an odor that may just make you back away at 1st reach for the zipper. The problem is, conventional gear bags are hard to clean and keep fresh so we knew there had to be a better way.
A Plastic Tote!!
For $30.00 to $60.00 at most home improvement stores such as Lowe's, Home Depot or even Wal-Mart you can find a much better alternative than a conventional gear bag & this thing can sit outside rain or shine while still keeping all the contents high & dry.
What you're looking for is a 45 Gallon wheeled tote such as this: Rubbermaid 45 Gallon Wheeled Tote
or this:
Centrex Plastics 45 Gallon Wheeled Rugged Tote
What are The Benefits to Using one of These Plastic Tote's??
- They're super clean and simple.
- They're easy to see into and find what you're looking for.
- They're easier to clean than conventional gear bags (Just turn the tote upside down and hose it out if need be)
- Secure for tossing small parts or keys into at the last second for "Secure Keeping" until you get back from a ride.
- Contents stay dry in the rain such as when it starts raining overnight at a race. (Tub is complete with no areas to allow water / rain entry.)
- Lid Snaps on Securely. (Interstate travel and wind is not a problem.)
- Lid is sturdy enough to serve as a table for tools, laptops, lunch, parts or drinks. (This is NOT part of the design... It just works)
- Rugged Six inch wheels spaced 11 inches apart which allows this thing to be drug through everything imaginable without giving your wrist a work out just to keep it upright.
- A large, comfortable handle at each end for lifting or tying the tote down for travel.
Bottom line is that one of these plastic tote's can easily and favorably replace the sagging wore out and smelling gear bag that you're packing it all into now. Get This: A tote loaded with a helmet, a neck brace, a couple pairs of goggles, a jersey, a full size roost guard (front, rear and shoulder protecting) including pants and gloves, along with one pair of knee braces, a hydration system and a pair of adult sized Alpinestars Boots, there is still plenty of room for extra's such as drinks or snacks and the like within.
If you're still not convinced that a plastic tote is better and you still want to browse through some of the most popular conventional gear bags being offered, be sure to check out MotoSport's Gear Bags
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