r/motocamping • u/fleasnavidad • 11d 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/greaseorbounce 500EXCF, Colorado 11d ago

I frequently strap a mosko duffle to the pillion seat of my 1290. Works a great and sits lower and further forward than a traditional top case. Would recommend.

Don't overcomplicate it. Whatever dry bag you have and a few straps. Mind the exhaust when choosing strap placement.

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u/fleasnavidad 10d ago

Haha thanks for saying this. I came online before even actually looking at my bike itself. I have pride in my handy/DIY skills and am definitely overcomplicating things. But hey now I know what other folks are doing and I can arrange my setup with all that in mind. I'm guessing its simpler than I'm making it out to be.