My personal riding preference is long distance touring. I like to be well prepared with fresh clothes throughout my trip and for unexpected events which may require tools, pieces parts and emergency supplies that I always carry, seldom use and pray that I will never need.
When purchasing a new sled, available luggage/storage accessories are of high interest to me. I find that most strapped on baggage systems are not up to the challenges of extended trail life. They fray, tear, break, leak and have straps that are difficult to manipulate when frozen. I want a bag able to withstand rough conditions, aggressive pace or a trail misadventure without self destructing. An integrated “STORAGE SYSTEM” that’s what I want !!!! I believe that I am not alone in the desire for durable, well planned, high function storage. This is the basis for a tip of my cap to several Polaris Cargo/Storage accessories for 2013.
The Pro-Ride™ defrost bag is an integrated windshield storage system. This multi compartment, water resistant, light item storage accessory offers 464 cu. in. of engine warmed storage. The storage unit has an external aluminum support structure which also repositions instrumentation for better visibility. Fits all Rush, Switchback and RMK models $119.99 US 129,99 CAN
The Aluminum Cargo Rack with storage basket insert mounts to the rear of all Switchback models. This rack is light, strong and is specifically designed to securely accept Polaris’ patented Lock & Ride® accessories. $199.99 US, $239,99 CAN.
The Lock & Ride® Cargo Rack Saddle Bags are durable injection molded polyester containers with removable cargo bag interior liners. The units install or uninstall to the sides of the cargo rack (without tools) in seconds and provide a combined 1.1 cu. ft. of weather resistant storage. They are not cheap, but they are convenient, rugged, secure and spacious. $199.99 US, $239,99 CAN
The Lock & Ride® Water-Resistant Rear Rack Bag is a compression molded storage unit which securely mounts in seconds to the storage basket of the cargo rack. The bag is a semi rigid design with a zippered closure, an expansion panel allowing 880 cu. in. of total capacity and a grab handle for easy transport. $79.99 US, $99,99 CAN.
The Burandt Lock & Ride® tunnel bag was designed by back Country expert Chris Burandt and OGIO®. This very durable unit installs in seconds without tools with Lock & Ride® quarter turn fittings into the tunnel T slots of current Polaris RMK and Assault models. A huge 2,500 cu. in. capacity includes protected padded space, a waterproof section and integrated back pack straps for easy transport. $199.99 US, $219,99 CAN.
Happy trails and travels, with well planned, durable and secure cargo options from Polaris.