Bargain Hunter | Why I prefer to keep the weight off: This week's best deals on lightweight luggage

Although fitted luggage is the most sturdy and secure option for touring, a less bulky, lightweight solution can often be more convenient for day-to-day riding or short breaks away. Rucksacks, tank bags and tailpacks abound at MCN towers for their portability, and for sports, retro and naked bikes it’s often the only way of adding extra loadspace.

Our deep dive into deals on the web has revealed a bounty of offers on soft bike baggage, so whether you’re commuting, camping or just nipping to the shops, I’ve picked out something that’ll suit.

Best deals at a glance:

• Save 35% off Oxford Lifetime Q4R Quick Release Tank Bag – was £109.99, now £69.99
• Save 29% off Oxford Lifetime P60R Panniers – was £219.99, now £154.79
• Save 30% off QBag 50L Waterproof Roll Bag – Was £14.99, now £9.99
• Save 15% off QBag Dakar Rearbag – was £29.99, now £25
• Save 22% BikeTek Urbano Tail Pack and Panniers Combo – was £133.32, now £104.45
• Save 40% off Moto-Detail Backpack – was £41.88, now £25.13
• Save 37% off Oxford Drystash T30 Bag Black – was £39.99, now £24.99
• Save 35% off Oxford L1R Leg Bag – was £34.99, now £22.39
• Save 64% off Spada Waterproof Dry Rucksack Black 30 Litres – was £69.99, now £24.99

Last week’s bargains

Motorcycle gloves are one of the most intricate pieces of kit to produce, which shouldn’t come as too much of surprise, given the complicated design and inherent dexterity of the human hand. Keeping your vulnerable fingers and mitts protected is no easy task, especially as they’re subjected to a constant onslaught from the elements, let alone the challenges in keeping them safe should the unexpected occur. This week our regular dive into deals on the web has revealed a fistful of offers on a range of gloves, and these are our picks to keep you covered whatever comes your way.

Best deals at a glance:

• Save 10% off RST Pro Series Paragon 6 Heated CE Gloves – was £199.99, now £179.99
• Save 14% off Merlin Minworth II Heated Gloves – was £191.66, now £165.84
• Save 25% off Oxford Hamilton Dry2Dry Ladies Gloves – was £69.99, now £54.99
• Save 20% off Alpinestars SP-8 V2 Gloves – was £89.99, now £69.99
• Save 25% off Oxford Rainseal Pro Over Gloves – was £34.99, now £25.59
• Save 40% off Rev’it Sand 4 Leather Gloves – was £94.99, now £56.99
• Save 30% off Richa Sleeve Lock Gore-Tex Gloves – was £149.99, now £104.99

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