3550 Aeropac II Saddle Bags - Water-Resistant, Industrial Grade Ballistic Nylon w/Thermoplastic Insert, Anti-Scratch Vinyl on Inward Facing Wall, 14" L x 9" W x 10.5" H (Per Side)

The Chase Harper USA 3550 Aeropac II Saddle Bags are more roomy than most hard leather bags with each bag holding 20 liters. This is partly due to their rectangular shape instead of the common slanted shape of most bags. And though the bags are made of ballistic nylon, each bag has a thermo-plastic insert that makes the bags sturdy with a solid bottom and keeps the shape of the bags permanent. Made out of ballistic nylon they are strong and will last for several years. They are water resistant, but in heavy rain, do need a water proof covering (which unfortunately is not included). They are easy to put on and take off which I greatly appreciate as I only use them when needed for trips or shopping (My 51 liter Tail Top Case is always on and meets most needs), The piping strips shine out brightly. They also have front and back securing buckle straps that help secure the bags and provide a quick release to take the bags off. The top opening has double zippers that allow a small luggage lock to help secure your belongings. The over-the- fender velcro straps firmly hold the bags, no worries of them coming loose. Some reviewers mention that their bags have faided/turned colors, but that can easily be taken care of with products such as Rit's Back-To-Black dye. Yes, they are not as stylish as leather saddle bags; on the other hand they are [1] way less expensive, [2] hold more than most other saddle bags, [3] are distinctly lighter and [4] can be quickly removed and secured in your motel room, etc. These bags are well worth their price.

I made a 2,100 mile trip right after installing these bags. Super easy to put on the bike. Stayed put where I had them. They hold loads of stuff. No stability issues at highway speeds. Awesome bags. I'll be using them for years.

This was returned because it did not fit my Triumph Tiger Sport 850 motorcycle. I was really looking forward to using these. They were very nice and well made. These were made in the USA and that’s why I purchased them and I like the concept of how they are used. I guess I’m bummed because it didn’t fit.

These bags are excellent quality, look nice, and have several great features. They are so sturdy, and quality zippers and fasteners. The one thing my husband mentioned he wished they had was a fastener tab at the bottom to hold the bag close to the bike for higher speeds. He found a work around to solve that. Also, these are meant to be removed, but he mounted them to stay on permanently since he doesn't need to take them in with him daily. This feature would be super handy if you were on a road trip, however, because the bags could as much as a backpack. They are great soft side bags and we would recommend them.

I attached the rear retainer loop straps to my rear turn signals. After searching for somewhere to attach the front loops, I ended up removing my seat and after some trial and error I ended up attaching them to the frame where the seat bracket slides into, right behind the gas tank. I tightened everything up with the straps and took the bike for a ride to make sure the bags held up OK in the wind - they did. They seem like nice bags and time will tell if they hold up for the long haul. Lots of room and much better than spending hundreds on other bags.

I bought these to use on a 2013 Yamaha FZ1 when needed. The bike has a shape in the rear and integrated passenger handles that creates a nightmare to try to fit saddle bags, but I didn't want to invest in hard cases. Since these offered an opportunity for higher capacity anyway, I gave them a shot. There are enough straps to secure the bags to wherever it takes to keep them secure. The primary velcro straps on top provide more than enough holding power to stay connected fully loaded. The reflectivity on the rear of the bags is a nice touch. Not sure how water resistant they are and for how long, but I did about 270 miles in 24 hours up in Laconia for Bike Week 2019 and they were weighed down pretty heavily. They did just fine the whole way at speeds up to 85mph. I'm typically a Nelson-Rigg guy, and these are not as polished or fancy, but they offer the most storage and highest value in my opinion.

WYSIWYG, these are quality bags and one year on are still holding up great, with two caveats. We get a LOT of sun here in Las Vegas, and they're starting to turn brown rather than black. Also more an annoyance than anything else, but these bags are both the same size. They were shipped to me one inside the other! The one they crammed inside the other has always been a bit lopsided, and there's nothing I can do about that. For the most part though they're great!The top velcro straps were not nearly long enough to fit across my Africa Twin with pannier mounts, so I had to cut them off and fabricate brackets (drilling holes through the bags) to make them fit. Not the bags' fault, I don't think they were meant for this application. Just know they're not designed for a pannier rack, but for laying over the back seat of a more standard bike.

These bags are very well made. Quality of the materials used and workmanship are excellent. I have not used them yet, so I can't comment on how well they work.