Backpacks & Bum Bags

Pack up your Troubles with a 24MX Motorbike Bag

Whether you race competitively or not, motocross and off-road riding needs plenty of safety kit. It makes sense to keep your belongings bagged up and ready to roll. Do you need a cavernous all-in-one or the perfect way to transport muddy boots? Thanks to their vast range of motorcycle gear, 24MX has got it in the bag!

Types of Motorbike Bags

All-in-One: As the name suggests, these multi-compartment carriers can haul all your kit in one huge bag.

Back Packs: Choose a suitable small capacity, close-fitting backpack for essential items and you won't even notice it's on your back.

Boot Bag: This item-specific motorcycle bag is the ideal answer for transporting boots, even when muddy.

Fender Bag: A fender bag is another excellent place to stow must-have gear when on the trail.

Goggle Bag: Another item-specific bag, usually with a hard shell and dividers to protect your eyewear.

Handlebar Bag: Off-road bikes are not known for their luggage capacity. This type of motorbike bag is excellent for stashing tools.

Helmet Bag: Your helmet does a crucial job. So keeping it safe makes total sense.

Wheelie Bag: The same size as an all-in-one but with sturdy wheels on one end for easy rolling.

Tank Bag: A brilliant addition for adventure bikes that lets you keep valuables and documents right where you can see them.

Materials

Motocross and off-road racing bags take a kicking, whether they're thrown into the back of a van or dragged across the dirt. Manufacturers will often use high denier polyester to withstand harsh environments and handle the rough and tumble.

You will also see water-resistant PVC motorbike bags. These are a good choice for muddy environments. Polar fleece linings are popular for motorcycle safety kit that requires more care, such as helmets or goggles.

Features to look for in a Motorbike Bag

Apart from being big and bulky, off-road safety kit can also accumulate mud, sand. For these reasons, a racing bag should have plenty of compartments.

If you choose an all-in-one, make sure it has zipped compartments at either end to separate the dirty kit from the clean.

Item-specific bags are also available. For boot bags, look for a washable interior and for helmet bags, check for a protective inner liner.

Compartments are necessary for goggle bags. These ideally need adjustable dividers to prevent lenses from scratching.

For larger motorbike bags, mesh internal dividers and ventilation panels will ensure air circulates the inside. This feature is handy when carrying damp gear.

A large carrying capacity also translates to a heavy bag. This weight means multiple handles and adjustable padded carrying straps are necessities. Choose the easier option of a wheelie bag and look for oversized rugged wheels and a telescopic handle.

Some large-capacity all-in-one and wheelie bags feature a retractable mat for standing on while changing, which is an excellent feature.

Whether you want a motorbike bag for your riding kit or an item-specific racing bag for your helmet or boots, 24MX has the best choice of luggage.

Versatile and Practical: 24MX Bum Bags

Motocross, enduro and trail bikes are notorious for offering little storage space. For anyone riding over rough terrain, a few well-thought-out tools in a motorbike bum bag can help get you out of trouble.

In Spain, a motorcycle bum bag is a kidney bag. In France, it's a banana bag, while in Italy, it's a marsupio, which is a nod towards the kangaroo pouch.

It's hard to say when off-road riders began wearing motorbike bum bags but dispatch riders of WWII wore small pouches attached to the back of their belts. By the 60s and 70s, this practical design became popular.

It wasn't until Hollywood actor Steve McQueen elevated off-road riding to the silver screen in 'On Any Sunday' that the motorbike bum bag became a regular piece of riding kit.

Evolution of the Motorcycle Bum Bag

There aren't many places to stow equipment on a dirt bike, so early off-road riders would often attach toolboxes to the petrol tank.

As more powerful engines, improved suspension and riding techniques became more advanced, metal boxes fixed at groin level quickly became unpopular for obvious reasons. What's more, falling off on either side from a slide ruled out wearing gear on the hips. The belted tool bag swung around the waist resting on the lower back was a natural progression.

Today, whether you know them as bum bags or motorbike waist bags, the basic style is a true design classic.

While most off-road riders still prefer the bum bag worn on the lower back, additional storage space and pockets for water bottles etc., have seen belt pockets extend around the sides.

The evolution of the motorbike bum bag takes it to a holster style bag to wear on the hip for street and dual-sport riders spending time riding on paved roads. Apart from the waist belt, this carrying system also features an adjustable thigh strap for added security.

Capable of Taking the Knocks

Motorbike waist bags are all about taking the knocks while keeping your gear safe and secure. With this in mind, most bum bags are heavyweight denier polyester nylon. This material is tear-proof, abrasion resistant and provides a solid base for fasteners and zips.

When it comes to creating practical and robust ways of carrying kit, we have the military to thank for pushing the envelope. Modular Lightweight Loadbearing Equipment (MOLLE) is a pouch luggage system that attaches securely and is also easy to add to. 24MX has a wide selection of MOLLE motorbike waist bags that are practical and versatile.

Are you looking for a classic off-road style bum bag for carrying those get-you-out-of-a-fix essentials? Or do you need a practical way of securely stashing your credit cards, phone or wallet? 24MX has a motorbike bum bag to suit your needs.