KRIEGA US-10 & US-20
Drypack System
Hard luggage on a touring bike is a handy
solution, but hard luggage doesn’t fit all
bikes and even our own Vege wouldn’t put
hard luggage on a dirt bike (oh... wait... he
has a GS with original BMW hard luggage).
Another great option is the Kiwi tried and
trusted Ventura system, which I’ve used
for many years. This also works well and is
universal in that it can be swapped between
bikes if you fit the mounting brackets on
each bike you want to use it on.
However, the nature of the job here at KR
means I tend to ride a variety of bikes, so
appreciate ultimate flexibility in my storage
solution. It could be adventure bikes one
week, sports bikes the next, and cruisers yet
another. My go-to luggage, which can strap
to pretty much any bike – from enduro
whippets through litre-class sports bikes to
adventure bikes and cruisers – is Kreiga’s
dry-bag US luggage system.
Constructed from tough Cordura, the dry-
bags come in a variety of sizes from five
litres up to 30 litres and the great thing is
they’re modular and can be strapped to
each other. I have two US-10s and a US-
20, which can strap together for a 40 litre
capacity or they can be strapped to different
places on the bike.
The typical mounting method is to remove
the passenger seat (or rider/passenger seat
if all one unit) and place the bag’s straps
underneath crossways on the bike, so they
protrude from either side of the seat. The
seat is replaced and then the bag is clipped
to the straps and the straps pulled tight to
secure the bag. Easy. Need more capacity?
Strap more to the main bag, or strap one to
the tank with the tank adaptor.
I’ve had these particular bags for about 10
years and they’ve proven to be completely
waterproof and aren’t showing their age at
all. They utilise a roll-top closure to keep
water out, and a separate waterproof inner
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bag which Velcro’s to the outer bag. There’s
also an external pocket for small items such
as keys, which has a water-resistant zipper.
I’m a big fan of Kriega gear, it keeps my
gear dry and secure, is almost bombproof
and I’ve managed to make it fit any bike I’ve
ever ridden. Kriega gear comes with a 10
year warranty too, so if it leaks or falls apart
they’ll sort it out.
Model/Price: US-5 $99, US-10 $149,
US-20 $189
Info: www.motogear.co.nz/krie-
ga-bike-packs-3