SW-Motech Launches New Dry Bags

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Dry bags are some of the most versatile pieces of kit that you can add to your adventure bike, and even though SW-Motech makes its bread on high-end gear and equipment, the German manufacturer hasn’t forgotten the basics.

The changes combine some small tweaks and some major functionality updates. The biggest upgrade is the new attachment system. While cheap dry bags from Wal-Mart might do just as good a job of actually holding your gear and shedding the rain, these new bags from SW-Motech also have a built-in mounting systems. Straps sewn to the sides of the bags can be used to tighten the bag to your bike, as seen in the video above. Would this work for spirited off-road riding? Maybe, or maybe you’d want something like ROK Straps in that case…  or maybe something that actually hard-mounted to the bike. But for casual travel, this looks like an easy solution.

The Drybag 260 seen here (MSRP: $109.95) could be a simple overnighter solution. Basic strap attachments are included. Photo: SW-Motech

The lineup also has a tougher construction in its latest evolution, says SW-Motech, with 500D polyester with PVC coating as the main material used

As for the smaller changes, these include a new color (darker gray; high-viz option coming in the next few weeks).

If you’re looking for the most luggage space for the least amount of money, the Drybag 700 might be a good bet. You could travel the world with this 70-liter bag, and you wouldn’t even have to shell out any money for a luggage rack. Photo: SW-Motech

The new line includes the Drybag 700, a U-shaped 70-liter tailbag that should stay locked in place at speed. The Drybag 600 is a more conventionally-shaped drybag. Same for the 350, 260 and 180 models; the Drybag 80 is more of a crash bar bag design.

Although these are quite expensive compared to the budget options from a big box store, the Drybag 700 would probably serve as a total luggage solution for many riders, no racks needed. That makes the $219.95 MSRP in the US much more palatable. Pricing drops quickly from there, to $169.95 for the Drybag 600, $134.95 for the Drybag 350, and so on. Note that if you’re short on cash, the previous Drybag models are all on sale now at SW-Motech’s US website—see the whole lineup here.

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