When the race weekend is abroad and leathers, boots, three days of underwear and the intercom charger all have to come along, you need space. The Albek Long Haul in Covert Black gives you 100 litres on wheels and is designed as a checked travel bag for the hold.

Albek built it for long trips where every kilo counts. Black, inconspicuous and tough enough for car park, airport and the floor of the van.

What makes the Long Haul in Covert Black strong

The core is its lightweight construction: a moulded monocoque base replaces a heavy frame, and the empty bag weighs 4.4 kg. According to Albek that is about 30 % less than comparable models. For you that means less of your checked baggage allowance goes on the shell and more is left for your gear.

Your benefits at a glance

• 100 L of storage for long trips and your complete race kit
• 4.4 kg empty, according to Albek around 30 % lighter
• Lightweight monocoque base
• Albek Izuma wheels, replaceable when worn
• Laser-engraved telescopic handle and Albek Cush carry handles
• Lockable #10 zippers and ID tag
• Side compression straps against shifting loads

How to pack it

Inside is a large main compartment that is divided into separate zones with see-through mesh dividers. Leathers and back protector go at the bottom, shirts and cables into the mesh areas where you can find them straight away through the grid. There are also several divided compartments and a quick-access pocket that you can reach from inside and outside, ideal for boarding pass, entry paperwork or earplugs.

On the move between terminal and paddock

Using the telescopic handle you pull the full bag on its Izuma wheels through the hall or across the tarmac in the paddock. If the wheels are worn down at some point, you simply swap them. To lift it into the boot, grab the padded Cush handles; the compression straps on the sides pull a half-full load together.

Covert Black in everyday use

The deep black swallows scratches from the baggage belt, tyre rubber and dust from the pit box. But because many black bags circle on the belt, a filled-in ID tag is worthwhile, and the embroidery zone has room for your name or team logo.

Who the black Long Haul suits

• Riders who fly to races or trackdays
• Teams with lots of luggage in the van
• Anyone travelling for two weeks or longer
• Anyone who wants to save weight on checked baggage

Before you order

At 76 cm tall, the Long Haul belongs in checked baggage, not in the cabin. Well filled it gets heavy quickly, so weigh it before the flight and check the weight limit of your ticket. Albek makes no statement about waterproofing, and a lock is not included.

Verdict

The Albek Long Haul in Covert Black is your big, light travel bag on wheels for long journeys: lots of volume, a well-thought-out layout and an empty weight that leaves you some room in your baggage allowance.