It is said that traveling is one of the most rewarding life experiences. If you are reading this it is because you will agree that doing it on the back of a motorcycle still does it better. These autumn getaways on two wheels are a real pleasure for the senses! And if you are clear about the destination, you only have to pack your luggage.

The first thing is to take into account the space with which you have. Obviously a motorcycle does not have the same storage capacity as a car ... For your day to day, it will be enough to carry a backpack with a sloping back or, better yet, have a trunk installed in the back of the motorcycle. But in long trips the most advisable thing is the use of suitcases or saddlebags to transport the luggage.

Once you have planned the destination and the duration of your trip, we advise you to make a list of the most important things that you are going to take with you: raincoat, reflective vest, basic tool kit, puncture repair kit, a small first aid kit ... They are items Basics, which do not take up much space and can save you more than once.

However, what more headaches can give you is to store clothes. Folding it well or even making it rolls will help you save space. You do not have to worry about the most bulky and heavy clothes, the security one, since it will go with you on during the whole trip.

To safeguard the clothes from possible wetting you can use the cloth bags that come with the saddlebags. Don't go crazy, take the indispensable. And if your suitcase does not have them, there is always the option of using plastic bags..

Preferably, the side cases are those used to store clothes, so that the documents referring to the motorcycle and personal effects are more at hand. It is extremely important that the documentation is accessible.

In the market there are many suitcases of different types, capacities, of different materials, with a variety of qualities, which can be adjusted to your liking and pocket. We help you choose the suitcase or saddlebag that best suits your needs, the most suitable for your motorcycle style, so you can transport your luggage in the most comfortable and safe way possible.

Top Case: The rear chest is the most practical and extended cargo compartment for motorcycles. It is especially suitable for day to day, since not excelling on the sides, it will not reduce agility in the usual traffic of the city.

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Its attachment to the motorcycle, as well as its closure, usually have a lock, to prevent its theft.

They exist of very different design, size and capacity. If you are going to use it for urban journeys, our advice is to opt for a small, light and compact trunk, designed to fit an integral helmet.

If you prefer to have some more capacity, there are also medium-sized trunks, suitable for storing a pair of ‘jet’ type helmets, or large trunks, where two modular or integral type helmets fit. They are designed for longer trips.

In any case, the most important thing in using a suitcase for your motorcycle is to avoid overloading. Keep in mind the maximum weight recommended by the manufacturer so that the fixings are not damaged or impair the stability of your motorcycle.

Hard saddlebags: Designed, together with the ‘top case’, to increase the load capacity of the ‘touring’ or ‘maxi trail’ motorcycles. Rigid suitcases are tougher and better withstand impacts and weather. Models with more aerodynamic design will contribute to fuel savings.

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Consider its carrying capacity according to the amount of luggage you are going to carry, as well as its opening system, if you prefer front or side closure. And it also values ​​that its assembly and disassembly is simple and easy to transport when you have removed them from the motorcycle.

Soft and leather saddlebags: Especially designed for maxi trail, nacked and custom bikes, these saddlebags have great capacity and are easier to assemble. They are made of cordura, nylon or leather materials, so they are much lighter and also resistant. Another advantage is that they can be picked up by the handle or worn on the shoulder like a conventional bag.

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However, it must be verified that they are tightly closed and attached to the motorcycle, since their anchorage is much more unstable than the rigid ones and can cause an incident if they are not properly anchored to the motorcycle.

Elements such as octopuses or nets can be very useful at this point, so that the saddlebags do not move or fall during the displacement, or the result can be disastrous.

Mostly intended for custom aesthetic bikes, leather saddlebags are much more elegant and colorful, providing a touch of exclusivity that others do not usually get. Of course, the closures are usually conventional, buckle type, so you have to have a thousand eyes with friends of others.

Saddlebags for sports motorcycles: They are compatible with sports motorcycles, adapting perfectly to their physiognomy, have several anchor points and usually include reflective bands on the back and flanks, which provides greater safety for riders.

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Waterproof saddlebags: They are manufactured with a high quality waterproof fabric and reinforced seams, which prevent the entry of rainwater, as well as a padding inside that guarantee the perfect condition of the objects. They usually carry several zippered pockets and although they have a more sporty appearance, they are universal, being able to be used on motorcycles of very different style.

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Semi-rigid saddlebags: They provide a lot of resistance, but since they are not excessively doubtful, they are comfortable and not at all annoying There are some extendable, so they can adapt to almost any type of motorcycle.

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Double horizontal saddlebags: They are placed horizontally, using straps. They have a fairly large central compartment and usually include different exterior pockets. They are normally made of nylon, so that their protection against water is acceptable.

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Bags for seats: They are usually made of the same materials as the soft saddlebags, but they are specially designed to fit tightly on the back of the seat or the seat, by means of straps..

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Bags on tank: Smaller than a conventional backpack, they are attached to the motorcycle by means of straps, magnets (if the tank is metallic) or even specific supports. Some, in addition to being waterproof, have a transparent window at the top, to place a mobile device or GPS and check routes. They can even be used as conventional backpacks once decoupled.

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In short, a whole universe of small and large portatodo accessories, which will only facilitate any movement on the back of your best travel companion.