Topic: Where do you keep all of your belongings on your bike?

[82650sc]

I am an owner of an 82 650sc Nighthawk. I am wondering what everyone else is using as far as saddle bags and top trunks. I am looking for a trunk case to stow my helmet in and saddle bags to keep other belongings in. I am in need of recommendations. Thanks.

[540nova]

I use a cycling specific, low drag backpack.


1974 CB450, 2006 CBR1000RR

[b52bombardier1]

I'm a magnetic tank bag guy and have a rear luggage rack if I need it to carry something bigger. Though I have used a backpack, I now feel it covers too much of the back side of my reflective vest.

Rick   

[flybox1]

Stretch cargo net over the rear portion of my seat.

[jonda500]

I use a backpack adjusted so the weight sits on the seat behind me and lock the helmet under the seat while parked.
John

[flatlander]

Stretch cargo net over the rear portion of my seat.

^^ that's what i do for smaller stuff, that fits into a shoulder bag or backpack. on camping trips it's saddle bags and top roll.
don't like riding with a pack on my back.

[ekpent]

  I bought a couple of these cheap,under $20.00, nylon horse saddlebags from a Farm & Garden at one time and the strap easily slips under the seat and a couple of extra nylon zip ties keep them from flapping. Easy on,easy off. Really miss them when their off, downside is I have to carry everybody elses extra crap for them 

[PeWe]

I have ideas about a backpack and tank bag in one. Must be Ok when nights are spent in hotels, no camping.

[GizmoDuck]

Ammo cans are waterproof, near indestructible, and cheap for saddle bags

[Steve_K]

I have used tail trunks, saddlebags for long trips, but for me. using a courier bag from Aerostich for taking my lunch or other soft items worked very well.  Never felt like it was a good idea to have hard objects strapped to me.
Steve

[Bankerdanny]

I have various options. I don't usually ride places where I can't bring my helmet inside with me or where I don't feel like I can leave it on the bike and it will still be there when I get back

Otherwise I have a magnetic tank bag and a set of inexpensive throw over bags that work really well for trips and grocery store runs.

[BobbyR]

I use a Walmart backpack attached to my sissy bar. Carries my camera and other things. I have an old cable type gun lock for the helmet if I think I need it. I just wrapped the shoulder straps in an X pattern over the bar.  I chose red for visibility.   

[evanphi]

Magnetic tank bag and sleeping bag + hammock for over-nighters. Subtract the sleeping bag and hammock if staying in hotels.


Magnetic bag and backpack for commuting (I buy groceries at lunch).


The adjustable bungees in the first pic are also used for yoga mats.

And there's a bungee net under the seat, too, just in case.