Best bag for rear seat?

dsandwich

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Hello folks,
Former member who had to re-register. I bought my 2006 ST1300 from this forum years ago. I am planning for a potential road trip, and I'm wondering what the best bag for the rear seat would be on a 2009 ST1300. I already have a Givi hard case on the very rear. I am looking for a somewhat rigid bag that can sit on the rear seat, provide a lot of space, not fall off the bike, and maybe even serve as a back rest for me. I really like this bag by Saddlemen, but the dimensions don't quite fit the ST1300. Any thoughts? Thank you. 1657733527565.png
 
I like a roll-top dry bag for that use. Absolutely waterproof and comfortable to lean against. A 35 to 50 liter bag fits across the pillion seat really well - about 25 or 30" long and 8 to 10" in diameter. Rok Straps to attach to grab rails. Pic of my bike has a jacket folded across the dry bag.

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I'm doing the same basic search for my upcoming trip.
I'm looking at ATV luggage. Hundreds of choices from low bucks to mid priced units. The reason is to utilize the space above the saddlebags, too.
Might mount it "backwards" to surround the tail box. They come in plain black / some with hard shells, etc. $60 - $300. The rear "passenger pads" all seem to be removable or flip up.
(you asked for thoughts, right?)
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dduelin said:
I like a roll-top dry bag for that use. Absolutely waterproof and comfortable to lean against. A 35 to 50 liter bag fits across the pillion seat really well - about 25 or 30" long and 8 to 10" in diameter. Rok Straps to attach to grab rails. Pic of my bike has a jacket folded across the dry bag.

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FREE SHIPPING & LIFETIME GUARANTEE. These burly, strong and durable waterproof dry bags are constructed from a 410 Denier fabric which is highly resistant to abrasion and offers moderate puncture resistance. Perfect for the raft, canoe or kayak. Backed by our Lifetime Guarantee.
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LOL I have the same picture, my bike of course.
 
I have a 70 Liter Dry PAK Waterproof Duffel (off of Amazon) that I use on both my CB1100 (on rear rack) and on my ST1300 (on rear seat). Its really great for my cross country rides and only costs $50.00. Just an FYI that I also have horseshoe style integrated tailbag/saddlebags unit on my CB1100 since it does not have hard cases like my ST1300. :)
 
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I have the Kuryakyn version of this bag... works great with the backrest, and still have room to load additional bags if needed...

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Kelty 90l Redcloud with the should straps and belt removed. Wal Mart sells a roll top dry bag and 2 fit in the kelty.Multnomah Falls.jpg
 
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For camping trips, I used your garden variety duffel bag bought on ebay. A big sausage strapped across the seat w/ rokstraps, it swallowed my Big Agnes tent, kermit chair, etc., clothes went in the panniers. This was a cheap, if big one, and was made of heavy coated cordura. These are not necessarily waterproof, and if I was expecting any rain, I put the camping gear in plastic garbage bags. I did not do this too often because I don't like riding in the rain and plan around that. That duffel was water resistant, and I found that putting the zipper facing aft, or even facing downward presented the unbroken cordura to a light rain. I did not have trouble with the sewn ends, but again, I did not camp/ride in downpours.
 
I use this bag. I can attest to its durability and waterproofness. Depending on what you need it for, it carries my tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, etc. Basically all my campsite stuff. I can lean back against it if I need to. I purchased the 60L variety and I attach it to the luggage rack with a bungee cargo net I've had forever.


I'm always a fan of an inexpensive option if the quality is good. I'll use this for years to come.

I should add... this still allows me to access the panniers if I need to, without removing the back at all.
 
I only speak for myself and at the risk of derailing the thread but for me I only use a dry bag for stuff I want to stay dry. Ride into a campground after 100 miles of rain for instance and when I set up my tent and crawl inside I want dry bedding, at least one set of dry clothes, and hot cup or bowl of something. When I break camp in the morning after last night's rain or with a heavy dew a wet tent is not going in my dry bag. There are lots of ways to pack that make sense and we all find our own ways.
 
I recently went with a eurohike transit 90L bag its really nice. Has a storm flap over the top. regular airtight roll end or duffle rolltop may not be ideal. They normally dont conform to the stuff inside and instead make a bubble. When you lean on it your not leaning on the contents you are leaning on the air putting a lot of pressure on the seams which can cause them to fail and ruin the bag. I would have went with the 120L but thought it too wide but now im looking at tog 15 duvets and wishing i had bought the 120L might buy the 120L and give the 90L to my stepdad. Also though about finding a 40cm hard plastic ring like a piece of road work pipe and placing that inside the middle to create a back rest. I have yet to try it in extreme rain but the bag and flap are fully waterproof the zip is probably not but not seen any reviews where stuff has got wet. might hose test it at some point. If looking at duffle bags look for ones that have straps that go under the bags not one with straps glued to the side. LOMO make good bags as they are a watersports company
 
number1barber said:
LOMO make good bags as they are a watersports company
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I recently bought the LOMO Vizallo 40 litre holdall to carry bedding like pillows and sheets. I think 40 litres is a conservative measure, the thing is pretty huge. The tie-down straps it comes with are really long – too long really for the Pan – but I think we'll make do with the front pair tied to the grab rail and the rear pair tied to a pair of zip ties around the rearmost bolts for the top box plate.

My bestie has the big LOMO panniers for her bike, and I was really impressed by the quality of them, and the value for money. Plus, LOMO is based in Glasgow, so I'm happy supporting a localish business.
 
Another UPvote for waterproof / roll-up dry bags for strapping to the seat behind you. Some can serve as a nice backrest, dependent on size and contents.
Lots of sizes, and lots of prices.
Some things ya just have to keep dry, unless cold, damp and miserable is your preferred riding style.
 
I have two SW Motech dry bags, a 25 litre one that I first bought but found to small when I started going motorcycle camping so I bought a 60 litre one. The big bag opens from the top while the smaller one opens from the side. The bags include all the straps needed in order to attach it to the bike and the smaller bag can also be strapped to the top of the 60 litre bag with quick release straps. I found both bags keep the contents dry when properly closed.

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This is the 25 litre bag strapped to the luggage rack on the top box.
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This is the 60 litre bag on the bike, couldn’t find a better photo of the bag on the bike.
 
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I've used one like this for several years with no problems. It has tie down straps with buckles that attach to the grab rails, easy to take on/off and secure.
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Many of these now come with the very useful purge valve, makes it much easier to roll down and also allows for quick safety purges when riding from lower levels up to fourteeners, preventing having a big overinflated ballon behind your back.
 
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