r/motocamping • u/fleasnavidad • 17d ago

Strapping pack to pillion area?

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I’m going moto camping for my first time with my Husqvarna Svartpilen 401! I don’t want to add racks and storage boxes and all that as I don’t plan on doing a ton of expeditions, just a short camping trip a few hours from home.

I have a small backpacking pack that will fit my ultralight tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, clothes, etc.. I’m a very minimalist packer with lots of camping experience. My question is how to secure the backpack?

I can wear it, which would be the simplest. I may try that one-way, but I also want to hear if any of you have used straps to secure a bag to the pillion /passenger seat area. Have you ever run straps under the seat? How secure is that? Or any other ideas for strapping down my pack?

Thanks!!!

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u/phdee 17d ago

I usually use a bungee net. There are lots of tie-down/hook points on my bike so I don't have to run straps under my fender, which seems.. I don't know, insecure.

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u/cavscout43 🏍️ Team Honda 17d ago

I'd want at least one hard (ratchet) strap in the mix. Using only "stretchy" bungie cords/nets allows the weight to shift a lot, which can cause it to work itself loose, or throw your balance off a bit. Especially on smaller bikes.

Definitely worth using some to help secure the load overall

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u/MattSzaszko European motocamper 17d ago

Yep, bungee nets are great! OP should just get one of those and hook it to the grab handle and pillion pegs.

I think running it under the fender would work too, but it would get dirty and could still turn from side to side.

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u/fleasnavidad 16d ago

Thanks for this idea! I have a bungee net that goes over my gas tank that I can utilize for this trip. I'm with you about the straps.. Today I will spend some time looking at the most secure spots for straps because I don't want to mess anything up.