Hello Guys,
I started riding a year back when I bought my first ever bike, Pulsar 200NS. Met many mature bikers through xBhp and Naked Wolves, and graduated slowly to long group rides, solo rides, started clicking as the days passed. During my solo ride for 4 days I faced issues with the luggage, wanted something stable to sit on my bike as I ride through any place. It was the time when ViaTerra just started launching its products. I got the Claw later to keep a lot of luggage, first aid kits, tripod, and clothes. I was super impressed by the Claws carrying capacity, material quality, and the stability even on the rough roads and at higher speeds.
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After a few discussions with some fellow bikers I was sure that a tank bag is bliss if you want to click during your rides. So the search for the tank bag started. Saw some tank bags from Biking Spirit, they looked strong, but the velcro attachment did not look very reliable to me. I am not a big fan of velcro joints. I just cant trust them completely. Then I came across this mini tankbag/tailbag/backpack from ViaTerra named FLY advertised as Indias first DSLR/Camera tank bag. Bingo!! Since I had already used Claw and was pretty impressed with the quality of the materials, this looked like a good option. And the straps to secure the DSLR, the lens pocket were just cherry on top of the cake.
Asked in stores, the bag was not available before the 4th IS G2G ride to Kodaikanal. But thanks to @plasmabhai I got to use it for a day there. First impression: I have to buy it as soon as I get back home.
Mounting/ Un-mounting:
Bought the bag in a weeks time and rode to Hampi to celebrate my Bikes bday.
Though this was my first time experience with using such bags, I did not face any difficulty in mounting the bag, and it does not need a lot of time. I was able to mount the bag very quickly with the three 3 set of d rings setup.
Used it as a tank bag at the start of my trip, after first break when I knew I have to stop for a fuel break mounted it as a tail bag, and the used it as a backpack whenever I went shooting in Hampi.
I even fueled once with the bag mounted on the tank, not very difficult I must say. Just half open the strap which goes under the handlebar, loosen the bag a bit and you can serve petrol to your steed.
As a tank bag :
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As a tail bag :
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Keeping the cam safe/Cushioning /Stability:
Believe me I did ride on some of the very bad roads at decent speeds but the bag did not move. And the camera was safe and sound inside to click the entire trip. It did not rain much hence could not check the rain proofing abilities of the cover provided free with the bag.
Carrying Capacity:
Though the bag looks very small, it has a good carrying capacity, if packed properly. I kept a Canon EOS 1100D with kit lens, a 55-250mm telephoto, a 50mm prime, rain coat, pajama, extra pair of socks, a decent first aid kit, puncture kit, wallet, a very small 300ml water bottle and 4-5 snickers.
More than enough for a 2 day ride. But I missed a proper pocket on the side for a water bottle, the two side pockets are very small in size, if one is just made a bit bigger to fit a water bottle, it would just be perfect.
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The small bump is because of the small water bottle which i had to carry in the top zipper.
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That white polythene was taken out just to click, it fits very easily with some more space left!
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Rain Proof:
Just the week after my Hampi ride I had a Maharashtra ride planned, and during July/August it rains cats and dogs there. This was gonna be a test for the rain cover for sure. Encountered some very heavy rains on this ride, but as expected the rain cover did its job just fine. You guys know how it rains in Maharashtra, I was not able to see the roads properly because of the incessant rains, but no moisture or water droplets got inside the bag. And the straps to connect the ends of rain cover are a nice idea, no problem of the rain cover flying due to heavy winds. Even without the rain cover the bag can withstand drizzle.
I will try to post a video of the kind of rains I encountered in the Maharashtra trip.
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The strap which makes sure that FLY doesn't fly with the wind :)
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All this at a price of Rs. 2200/- . A must have bag for tourers who carry a DSLR, I am gonna get one more to use as a tail bag.
Product link : Motorcycle Touring, ViaTerra Fly - Camera / DSLR Tankbag
Thank you ViaTerra.
A very satisfied customer.
I started riding a year back when I bought my first ever bike, Pulsar 200NS. Met many mature bikers through xBhp and Naked Wolves, and graduated slowly to long group rides, solo rides, started clicking as the days passed. During my solo ride for 4 days I faced issues with the luggage, wanted something stable to sit on my bike as I ride through any place. It was the time when ViaTerra just started launching its products. I got the Claw later to keep a lot of luggage, first aid kits, tripod, and clothes. I was super impressed by the Claws carrying capacity, material quality, and the stability even on the rough roads and at higher speeds.
After a few discussions with some fellow bikers I was sure that a tank bag is bliss if you want to click during your rides. So the search for the tank bag started. Saw some tank bags from Biking Spirit, they looked strong, but the velcro attachment did not look very reliable to me. I am not a big fan of velcro joints. I just cant trust them completely. Then I came across this mini tankbag/tailbag/backpack from ViaTerra named FLY advertised as Indias first DSLR/Camera tank bag. Bingo!! Since I had already used Claw and was pretty impressed with the quality of the materials, this looked like a good option. And the straps to secure the DSLR, the lens pocket were just cherry on top of the cake.
Asked in stores, the bag was not available before the 4th IS G2G ride to Kodaikanal. But thanks to @plasmabhai I got to use it for a day there. First impression: I have to buy it as soon as I get back home.
Mounting/ Un-mounting:
Bought the bag in a weeks time and rode to Hampi to celebrate my Bikes bday.
Though this was my first time experience with using such bags, I did not face any difficulty in mounting the bag, and it does not need a lot of time. I was able to mount the bag very quickly with the three 3 set of d rings setup.
Used it as a tank bag at the start of my trip, after first break when I knew I have to stop for a fuel break mounted it as a tail bag, and the used it as a backpack whenever I went shooting in Hampi.
I even fueled once with the bag mounted on the tank, not very difficult I must say. Just half open the strap which goes under the handlebar, loosen the bag a bit and you can serve petrol to your steed.
As a tank bag :
As a tail bag :
Keeping the cam safe/Cushioning /Stability:
Believe me I did ride on some of the very bad roads at decent speeds but the bag did not move. And the camera was safe and sound inside to click the entire trip. It did not rain much hence could not check the rain proofing abilities of the cover provided free with the bag.
Carrying Capacity:
Though the bag looks very small, it has a good carrying capacity, if packed properly. I kept a Canon EOS 1100D with kit lens, a 55-250mm telephoto, a 50mm prime, rain coat, pajama, extra pair of socks, a decent first aid kit, puncture kit, wallet, a very small 300ml water bottle and 4-5 snickers.
More than enough for a 2 day ride. But I missed a proper pocket on the side for a water bottle, the two side pockets are very small in size, if one is just made a bit bigger to fit a water bottle, it would just be perfect.
The small bump is because of the small water bottle which i had to carry in the top zipper.
That white polythene was taken out just to click, it fits very easily with some more space left!
Rain Proof:
Just the week after my Hampi ride I had a Maharashtra ride planned, and during July/August it rains cats and dogs there. This was gonna be a test for the rain cover for sure. Encountered some very heavy rains on this ride, but as expected the rain cover did its job just fine. You guys know how it rains in Maharashtra, I was not able to see the roads properly because of the incessant rains, but no moisture or water droplets got inside the bag. And the straps to connect the ends of rain cover are a nice idea, no problem of the rain cover flying due to heavy winds. Even without the rain cover the bag can withstand drizzle.
I will try to post a video of the kind of rains I encountered in the Maharashtra trip.
The strap which makes sure that FLY doesn't fly with the wind :)
All this at a price of Rs. 2200/- . A must have bag for tourers who carry a DSLR, I am gonna get one more to use as a tail bag.
Product link : Motorcycle Touring, ViaTerra Fly - Camera / DSLR Tankbag
Thank you ViaTerra.
A very satisfied customer.