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Cortech ATV Luggage

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ATV Rear Rack Bag  

• Durable, 1000 Denier Nylon construction
• Three individual bags are easily removed from mounting base by a twist lock and Velcro® attachment system
• Each bag is constructed with padded sidewalls to protect the bag contents and hold the bag shape when empty
• Center bag features a zippered expansion panel that provides 2.5" of additional height
• Comfortable carrying handles on all three bags
• Mounting base is easily secured with nylon web straps and heavy duty buckles
• A rain cover is included for each bag to offer additional protection from the elements
• Available in Mossy Oak New Break Up Camo
• Mounting SM: 32"L x 11.5"W,LG: 36"L x 11.5"W
• Small Sides: 10"L x 8"W x 8"H, Center: 12"L x 7"W x 8"H (10.5"H Expanded)
• Large Sides: 10"L x 10"W x 8"H, Center: 12"L x 7"W x 8"H (10.5"H Expanded)

 

 

ATV Tank Saddlebag 

• Durable, 1000 Denier Nylon construction
• Two zippered compartments with soft, tri-cot lining
• Each side includes water bottle pockets with drawstring closures
• Non-slip material is utilized in the mounting yoke to offer a secure fit
• Pleated mounting yoke allows the bags to conform to the ATV
• Elastic mounting straps with quick attachment clips for ease of installation
• Rain covers are included and offer additional protection from the elements
• Available in Mossy Oak New Break Up Camo
• Dimensions: 8"L x 4"W x 7"H (Per Bag)

 

 

ATV Front Rack Bag  

• 1000 Denier Nylon construction
• Large main compartment and two auxiliary compartments with zipper closures and soft nylon lining
• Padded sidewall construction protects contents and holds shape of the bag when empty
• Nylon web mounting straps with heavy duty buckles for ease of operation
• Two top flap mesh pockets with zippered closures
• Front corners of bag are protected with soft plastic trim pieces
• Comfortable carrying handle
• Elastic cord zig-zag on top of bag for convenient storage of miscellaneous items
• Rain cover is included to offer additional protection from the elements
• Also available in a low-cut version to allow for headlight clearance
• Available in Mossy Oak New Break Up Camo
• Standard Dimensions: 26"L x 13"W x 9"H
• Low Cut Dimensions: 26"L x 13"W x 5"H




Product for this review was provided by Helmet House
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Product Review
Product: - Cortech Luggage
Location: - Utah
Machine: - 2001 Yamaha Wolverine

There is nothing like an ATV ride that takes you miles away from civilization.  If you’re like me, then you’re going to be carrying extra gear on a ride that will take you there.  Maybe it’s a rain suit or repair supplies.  It could be extra water or your lunch.  It seems like there is always something I want to take with me.  For many years I have used everything from a plastic garbage bag bungeed to the back rack to high end gear carriers that were designed with the rigors of a long ATV trail ride in mind.  So when I was asked to try out Cortech’s ATV bags, I jumped at the opportunity.

First Impressions:
      My first impressions of the bags were they appeared to be high quality bags. The material looked very strong and durable. The zippers looked like they were heavy high strength zippers. The corners of the front bag had plastic guards on them which make the bags appear to be designed for just the kind of wear and tear I will put them through on a long ride in some of Utah’s highest and most rugged mountains. To me paying attention to detail makes the difference. I’ll put these bags to the test to see if they are as good as they look.


Field Test:
      The first bag I tried out was the front rack bag. This bag is shaped with most ATV front racks in mind. This gives the bag two extra pockets in the rear. These pockets are fairly small but they were perfect for smaller items like the truck keys. The straps had buckles on them and had a Velcro system for tying up the slack. Once adjusted this makes the bag easily and quickly removable and putting the bag back on is a synch. The bag also has a handle on the front for carrying it around camp, into the garage, or for quick transfer to another ATV. On the top of the bag is a criss-crossed synch strap. This is perfect for taking off a jacket and quickly stuffing it underneath the strap.

    The second bag I tried was the gas tank saddle bag. This bag is designed to go over the top of the fuel tank with a center gas cap and has cargo pockets on both sides of the tank. I really like how this bag attached to my machine. Most quality saddle bags that I’ve seen come with Velcro to attach to each side of the tank but I don’t like the Velcro because when I’m not using the bags the Velcro on the tank rubs on my knees and is a bit irritating. So Cortech decided to use 4 stretchable, bungee style straps with locking hooks to secure the bag. The straps kept the bag very secure and you can put them almost anywhere. Although it didn’t come off as quickly as a Velcro type bag, it came off very quickly and easily. The back of the bag is made of a very soft material to keep the scratching on the plastic to a minimum. The pockets are very spacious and each pocket has an external bottle holder and the bag even includes two water bottles.

    The rear bag was a real treat. The bag is fairly small and doesn’t hold a lot of gear but I later learned there was a good reason for this. The bag has 3 separate compartments and each compartment is removable using Velcro and the buddy lock system. I really liked this feature. In one bag I put a little compressor and tire plug kit along with some tools. In another bag I had my lunch and a bottle of water. In the third bag I had my fishing tackle so when we stopped at a little lake at 10,000 feet in the central Utah mountains to do a little fishing I simply grabbed my pole and the 2 bags off of my rack in a few seconds and I was off to pick my fishing spot while my friends were fumbling with their gear. For this reason I liked the smaller bag size. The 3 bags were perfectly sized for being able to remove each one and carry around with ease.

    Over all I was very impressed with the bags. I got the bags dirty and wet but the zippers still opened and closed with ease. I went through small trails and the trees didn’t even bother the bags while small limbs and branches tugged on the bags.  Each bag came with a free dust/rain cover and while the covers worked very well, they were somewhat of a tedious task to continually remove to access the bags then put the cover back on.  I recommend using the covers in heavy rain and dust situations, but other than that, they are not needed.


Pros:
    Good quality material
    Quickly remove and reinstall sections with very little effort
    Won't damage your plastic
    Free dust/rain covers


Cons:
    If continually accessing bags while using the dust covers, removal and installation of the covers can become combersome.


Bottom Line

  These are high quality bags that I would recommend to anyone wanting to carry a little extra gear with them on their next trip on the trail. I will be using these bags for some time to come and I will update this review with a long term test.


  Long Term Update:

    August 7, 2007. It’s been a year since I first tested the bags and they are still working great. The zippers still function properly even though they have been through several mud puddles. There are no tears, the seams are holding together perfectly, and the rain covers are still waterproof and easy to put on. The gear you can carry with these bags is somewhat limited but they surprising hold a lot for their size. For nearly all my trips they hold all I need and there is no worry about where I’m going to store them. There are a lot of pockets in the front bag and that has been a real plus. I still highly recommend these bags.