I went with the HD soft bag like this Saddlemen Tactical, and I love it! For the same reasons you mentioned. Strap it on when touring, toss it in the garage when I'm not. I have no rear seat on the Revival. so the reverse sissy bar mount won't work for me. I wish I had known about this bad when I purchased mine. Great review Ben!
I have that very bag! It’s amazing. Used it as a tour pack on the back of the Valkyrie and the Wing. Does great in the rain and has a ton of tie downs.
It's probably not going to fit over the Harley backrest . I thought same thing about tourpack but I'm really liking mine. Easy way to put on forget about using the over the pad trying to get those rods back in pain just get some of the 1.5 in roc straps makes it so easy we have the older style that loads from top. Make it so easy sit on the luggage rack the strap already on bag run them around the back clip pull the strap it never moved. Me and wife took another clothes for 5 days you'll figure it out what works
I am in a similar situation. A King tour pack can hold so much, but not a huge fan of the looks. I've been looking at these bags as well, you've got good timing.😄 I don't really take many trips, and wouldn't want a huge tour pack on my bike all the time, plus could save some money for other bike upgrades. Would it be possible to detach the sissy bar with the bag attached and bring the whole thing into a hotel?
If you're strapping this right to the sissy bar and letting it sit on the luggage rack that really shouldn't be an issue depending on how much the bag weighs and what you're good with handling
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Rule number one of Sport Bike riding.... never strap a bag to your bike!! And escape Ohio?? That's like trying to escape Mordor!! 😂
Can the bag be mounted so that it sits on the pillion seat so you can use it as a backrest? The pocket at the back looks very much like a backrest pad.
You can definitely mount this on either side of the sissy bar so it should sit on a pillion just fine. I'd pack it tight if you're planning to use it as a back rest though
I have this bag. I do like it, only complaint is the rain cover doesn’t fit over the bag with stuff in the outer pockets, and it’s a strange height, may have been better slightly shorter and wider. Also my d ring came apart about 30 miles into my first ride with the bag thank God I had extra bungee cords to secure the bag until I found another ring.
I actually picked it for the height, they do have a shorter wider one but I don't like stuff that hangs over the seat or rack, the tighter to the bike the more I like it, I'll have to keep the rain sock fit in mind though, thanks for the heads up!
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews it actually rides on my Dyna Low Rider really well, and I got the tactical roll bag that expands and put that on top of this bag. I took a lot of stuff, you'd be shocked, it's all out on my clothesline hanging today after my trip home in the rain without the raincover on, oh well. Overall good bag, I'm looking at the 4200 and the 3500 BR? tactical, also the t bag style tactical, wondering how much those can hold??
@@CC-ys8qq Honestly I try to pack as light as possible so this has me covered for most trips I'll take. We'll see during the Homecoming Rally. I've got a 1k in a day scheduled to get there, hang from Thursday-Sun then heading home so that should be a good test
Great looking bag. Way to big for a scooter but maybe it'll help tl with learning to wheelie lol Over all though seems like a well built, fully thought through bag, can't wait to see it in action with the rain fly and all 🤙🏼
Check out my instagram. There's a few pics there from different travels. If pops up in any of last year's road trip vids. It'll be back this year as well, love this bag
Stoked you have a great bag now all you need is some sun and dry road to ride on! Enjoy.
Absolutely and I cannot wait to get out there with this on the back!
Now I have tourpack if need someone to review a back that goes on or in the tourpak . Plus have sypder Rt if had luggage for it
I promise I did not forget about the included rain fly, I really want to present that when this is mounted on the bike and tested
Very good initial review man. Can't wait to hear the long term.
For sure my dude! It'll be coming
I only buy saddlemen bags, after trying out all the competitors, they make the best products for cruisers hands down.
Honestly no other bag has caught my eye like a saddlemen, especially the tactical look, love em!
Thanks Dexter, we appreciate that!
I went with the HD soft bag like this Saddlemen Tactical, and I love it! For the same reasons you mentioned. Strap it on when touring, toss it in the garage when I'm not. I have no rear seat on the Revival. so the reverse sissy bar mount won't work for me. I wish I had known about this bad when I purchased mine. Great review Ben!
Never too late to trade that revival for a Road Glide!! Come be a cool kid!
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews NO! 🤬🤣
I have the smaller saddleman roll bag on cargo rack. Looks good and great quality. Great for extra storage on trips with the wife.
Very cool! Yeah even when I've thought about trying another seat I can never find one with the same quality and look that I love in my saddlemens
What a great bag. im a big fan of quick access pockets. Great review and thanks for sharing mate.
Well then this one has your name all over it!
I have that very bag! It’s amazing. Used it as a tour pack on the back of the Valkyrie and the Wing. Does great in the rain and has a ton of tie downs.
Good to hear! I'm confident it will be great so hearing other people support that is reassuring
Looks like an awesome bag. If my current setup doesn;t work on my Ryker I'll look into this.
Doooooooo it
Great review! Now I know how to do a review! Good stuff as always!
Oh man, don't learn from me, I'm winging it at best 😂
Looking to get a bag for an upcoming 3K mile ride. This looks like a great possibility! Thanks!
This one will definitely give you all the room to pack you'd need!
That bag looks perfect, man. I'm definitely interested in something like that. 🤘🤘🤘
They're over on saddlemen when youre ready!
Great Review I’ve been looking at there Bags that’s a Very nice bag 👍
Yeah this thing is a beast and I can't wait to get on the road with it!
Love me my custom saddlemen seat. Might have to look into this bag 🤔
Get it done!!
It's probably not going to fit over the Harley backrest . I thought same thing about tourpack but I'm really liking mine. Easy way to put on forget about using the over the pad trying to get those rods back in pain just get some of the 1.5 in roc straps makes it so easy we have the older style that loads from top. Make it so easy sit on the luggage rack the strap already on bag run them around the back clip pull the strap it never moved. Me and wife took another clothes for 5 days you'll figure it out what works
No worries I have the kuryakyn one as well, I'll make that bitch fit
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews yep I seen your pack before. Does both side open didn't catch if said
@@TheBlueBikeDoyle yup both sides open and you have a full pass through.
I am in a similar situation. A King tour pack can hold so much, but not a huge fan of the looks. I've been looking at these bags as well, you've got good timing.😄 I don't really take many trips, and wouldn't want a huge tour pack on my bike all the time, plus could save some money for other bike upgrades. Would it be possible to detach the sissy bar with the bag attached and bring the whole thing into a hotel?
If you're strapping this right to the sissy bar and letting it sit on the luggage rack that really shouldn't be an issue depending on how much the bag weighs and what you're good with handling
No more blue suit case! That’s and solid bag. Yep, love the pockets for all my medication😂😂
Mommy wow, I'm a big kid now
Saddlemen makes high quality goods, and makes em in America 🇺🇸 👌
They do a wicked good job and any customer service interactions I've ever had with them have been great!
Looks like a great bag for you cruiser dudes!!
They have bags that can strap to that crotch rocket too, you know, in case you ever want to escape Ohio
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Rule number one of Sport Bike riding.... never strap a bag to your bike!! And escape Ohio?? That's like trying to escape Mordor!! 😂
tactical in the name? does it come with black rifle coffee too and and some thin blue line patches?
Haha no, black rifle is too weak. Death wish for the win!
Can the bag be mounted so that it sits on the pillion seat so you can use it as a backrest? The pocket at the back looks very much like a backrest pad.
You can definitely mount this on either side of the sissy bar so it should sit on a pillion just fine. I'd pack it tight if you're planning to use it as a back rest though
Looks like an awesome bag.
So far so good! Can't wait to put the miles on it!
I have this bag. I do like it, only complaint is the rain cover doesn’t fit over the bag with stuff in the outer pockets, and it’s a strange height, may have been better slightly shorter and wider. Also my d ring came apart about 30 miles into my first ride with the bag thank God I had extra bungee cords to secure the bag until I found another ring.
I actually picked it for the height, they do have a shorter wider one but I don't like stuff that hangs over the seat or rack, the tighter to the bike the more I like it, I'll have to keep the rain sock fit in mind though, thanks for the heads up!
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews it actually rides on my Dyna Low Rider really well, and I got the tactical roll bag that expands and put that on top of this bag. I took a lot of stuff, you'd be shocked, it's all out on my clothesline hanging today after my trip home in the rain without the raincover on, oh well. Overall good bag, I'm looking at the 4200 and the 3500 BR? tactical, also the t bag style tactical, wondering how much those can hold??
@@CC-ys8qq Honestly I try to pack as light as possible so this has me covered for most trips I'll take. We'll see during the Homecoming Rally. I've got a 1k in a day scheduled to get there, hang from Thursday-Sun then heading home so that should be a good test
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews haha well you’re a man, no bras, underwear, makeup, shoes, etc etc etc lol 😂 lucky 🍀 dog 🐕
@@CC-ys8qq not true! Clean socks, clean underwear, an extra pair of shoes! All staples of my pack. Makeup...not so much
Great looking bag. Way to big for a scooter but maybe it'll help tl with learning to wheelie lol
Over all though seems like a well built, fully thought through bag, can't wait to see it in action with the rain fly and all 🤙🏼
Dude I saw a Grom with a full sized tour pack on it at bike week last year, you got this
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews shit of Ed Marsh from c90adventures can do the se routes Ewen McGregor did but on an old Honda c90, anything is possible 😂
Is huge! I love it!
It's a pretty epic bag for sure!
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!
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Any video talking about HD pan America? I heard pan America 975 is in development about now
I have not yet only because I have not ridden one but I hope to change that this spring
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So you didn’t mount it on the bike so we can see they way it looks?
Check my IG, just dropped a pic of it yesterday all mounted up
Came to see it on your bike.
Check out my instagram. There's a few pics there from different travels. If pops up in any of last year's road trip vids. It'll be back this year as well, love this bag