Installed Rynox Nomad saddlebags on my 2022 RE Himalayan: Pros & cons

Each bag has one main compartment, one side compartment for smaller items and one water bottle holder that can easily accommodate a 2L bottle.

BHPian WhiskeyTangoFox recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hey all, another important touring essential for the bike checked off the list!

@shyamg28 saar, whom I'm greatly indebted to, handed over his Rynox Nomad saddlebags to yours truly, and I finally got to meet him in person Thanks again, Shyam.

The bags in all their glory, and the gazillion straps XD.

The bags are of a semi-rigid nature, with a capacity of 25L Each (Non-Expanded) and 32L Each (Expanded), totaling to a massive 64L luggage carrying capacity.

Main compartment.

Each bag has one main compartment, one side compartment for smaller items and one water bottle holder that can easily accommodate a 2L bottle.

Water bottle holder, with a little tightening mechanism.

The bags have multiple straps to help secure them in place. Leaving a video link as to how to go about mounting them.

This is how I have setup the straps on my bike.

And of course, onward to the bike pictures:

The bags have good clearance from the exhaust. Mind you, the bags in the picture are empty, and with luggage I'm sure it'll sag. Hence the Zana exhaust shields are extremely useful here as it'll keep the in place.

They are fairly wide even whilst unexpanded. Will have to keep this in mind while manoeuvring the bike.

Moving on to a list of Pros and Cons, (Albeit I am yet to ride with them with luggage).

Pros:

• Lovely design IMO.
• Upswept nature, not affected by the exhaust fumes.
• Semi rigid nature, keeps the shape intact.
• Huge storage capacity.
• Very practical, in terms of storage division.

Cons:

• Gets dirty easily, difficult to get stains off.
• A lot of straps to fiddle around with.
• You most probably will need a luggage exhaust shield for your saddle stays.
• Wide footprint.
• Not waterproof. The bag does have rain covers though. I'm planning to ger a pair of Wroom Drybags that go inside the bags for peace of mind.

Overall I'm very happy to have this product and would definitely recommend these bags to anyone looking to buy them.

Cheers!

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