Gear review - Luggage roll

motorcycle luggage roll Polo   Luggage roll   50 Liter   Euro 8,95

The luggage roll is made from a smooth, black plastic foil, eve though it looks different on the photos. I liked the opening on the outer diameter of the bag, but it proved not be be so great, as the zipper is not waterproof and the flap with Velcro also can't keep the rain entirely out.

motorcycle luggage roll

The material is quite thin, therefore one better doesn't use the handle, as it can rip out otherwise. I had two of these rolls, but after a 2-3 week trip they were frazzled, ripped, or somehow else broken.

Conclusion: Cheap, but it won't last long, therefore it is not really recommendable.

 

 

motorcycle luggage roll

motorcycle luggage roll

Polo   FLM luggage roll   65 Liter   Euro 24,95

The roll is made of fabric which is rubber coated on both sides. It is quite robust, and even after rolling it many, many times it doesn't show any cracks or rips. The handle looks strong, but unfortunately it is only glued on, that means it will eventually rip off, and then it takes the outer coating of the fabric with it in the two spots where it was glued on.  Closing it by rolling the open end works well, and it makes it waterproof. With a small padlock one can lock the roll with two D-rings. This doesn't prevent anybody to open the luggage roll by force, but it makes a grab and run harder, it also prevents it from opening on the road.

Conclusion: Not too expensive compared with others, and good quality (if you disregard the handle) - recommendable.