Rear rack for GDMBR

[stever121051]

I would like to hear from those that have ridden the GDMBR
(toured) that have used a rear rack .

I am considering it vs a seat bag  (Vischacha) not for panniers but for a big dry bag.

what type of rack (mfg) model and has anyone tried the any of the racks from Salsa

thanks

Steve

[harryonaspot]

I used a Surly. Heavy, but I never worried about it. Have around 5500 miles on it so far.

[fotooutdoors]

Tubus and old man mountain make well-regarded racks that have traveled around the world and back again on numerous on and off road tours. As a bonus, they are significantly lighter than the surly and in the same price bracket. I personally just got a tubus, and impressed by the quality, especially compared to the 2 aluminum racks I have broken over the last 7 years.
As an aside, I would strongly recommend steel rack instead of aluminum, as aluminum will wear down as items rub against it (the failure method for one of the racks I killed). Likely not as big an issue with a stuff sack that doesn't hasn't solid hardware, but...

[robertshinaw]

http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&under=range&product_id=148


This rack is a great rear option. If your only planning on carrying a lighter single dry bag it would work great for the rack itself is light and can hold up to 22 pounds of gear.