50 L waterproof motorcycle rear bag — Wanderer

The flaw with almost all dry bags is that they work when fully loaded, but as soon as you fill them halfway, they crumple. And you can't strap down a crumpled bag: you pull, the webbing sinks into a fold, you let go, and after twenty kilometers it's already crooked.

The Wanderer has a removable U-shaped support plate that keeps its shape whether full or empty. The straps work against a stable volume, the load doesn't shift, and the bag maintains a clean line on the motorcycle's tail. If you need more space in your luggage on the way back, the plate slides out and the bag becomes a sack again.

The closure requires three rolls and two buckles: they are what ensure the IPX6 rating, not the magnet. The magnet simply brings the edges together on the first try, even with winter gloves on and when it’s raining and you’re in a hurry to get going again.

There’s a pressure-release valve on the side. Once you’ve closed it, open the valve and press down: the trapped air escapes, the volume compacts, and the straps become taut again. This is the step that eliminates the typical drawback of an inflated dry bag—the way it shifts on the saddle every time you brake.

550 x 310 x 300 mm with the bag closed, 50-liter capacity, black. These are the specifications stated by LOBOO in the catalog for code BWB50T02BK.

It is worth comparing them with your motorcycle before ordering: 55 cm in length is a lot on a short tail, and the critical point is almost always the distance from the exhaust outlet. If your exhaust is high and close to the tail section, measure the available clearance first.

There is a side pocket and a quick-access top pocket for the things you need at a moment’s notice: spare gloves, a map, a tube of cream, or a charging cable.

A warning that LOBOO includes and we’re happy to repeat: these pockets are water-resistant, but they are not IPX6-rated. The IPX6 rating applies to the main compartment, beneath the roll-top’s three folds, and that’s where your phone, documents, and electronics should go.

The dual shoulder straps pull out from a dedicated compartment, allowing you to carry the bag on your back. It comes in handy for the final stretch on foot to a shelter or campsite, and in the evening at a hotel, when the alternative is transferring everything into a sack or making three trips from the parking lot.

The reflective strips on the sides work at night: with a bag mounted on the tail, the first surface a car sees in its mirror is no longer the motorcycle’s rear light. On the same side, you’ll find the air-release valve, which compresses the load after closing.

In the first of the two methods indicated by LOBOO, the four ends of the quick-release strap are secured to the anchor points on both sides of the tail, then hooked onto the bag’s buckles and tightened. It is the quickest system to use every day: the strap stays on the motorcycle, and the bag can be removed and refitted in a few seconds.

Two warnings that LOBOO gives and that are worth taking seriously: the attachment points must remain away from the exhaust outlet, because webbing resting against a hot exhaust will fail within minutes; and any excess webbing must be gathered and secured with the Velcro, because a loose end reaching the wheel or chain is the most obvious way to end up off the road.

With the side cases already fitted, the Wanderer’s 50 liters complete the setup without extending beyond the cases’ width: the profile stays clean, and the load’s center of gravity remains low and centered over the rear.

It’s the typical long-distance touring setup: heavy items in the cases, bulky and lightweight items up here, and things needed during the journey in the external pockets or MOLLE pouches.