Saddle Bags
Saddle Bags. Pommel bags. Scabbard. Leather and Nylon Saddle bags and trail gear for horseback riding.
Saddle bags are great for carrying the extra things you might need while you are riding. They come in different styles to accommodate water bottles and cell phones now.
I grew up on real leather saddle bags that last for years if you take care of them. I used them a few times throughout the year for short rides, but primarily for Salt Grass Trail Ride. That is the week long ride into Houston leading up to the Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo.
I grew up on real leather saddle bags that last for years if you take care of them. I used them a few times throughout the year for short rides, but primarily for Salt Grass Trail Ride. That is the week long ride into Houston leading up to the Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo.
This is a photo of my brother that was taken many years ago. He was ready to hit the trail on his horse. Back then, it was canteens instead of sports bottles to carry your water and no such thing as a cell phone pocket on your saddle bags.
The good times were all the same though.
I have filtered through many of the available bags and put together a nice collection of leather and nylon saddle bags, horn or pommel bags, cantle bags, scabbards and an ankle safe you might find interesting.
Leather Saddle Bags
Leather saddle bags are available in the basic ruff-out leather to beautiful hand tooled leather styles.
These are 10 inch bags that are made of natural split leather. They have a 3 inch gusset and buckle closures.
Tough-1 Ruff-Out Saddle Bag
Weaver Leather offers a 11 inch wide x 12 inch long and 4 inch deep saddle bag that is made of top grain chap leather.
The stitching is on the inside to give the bags a smooth look and it features brass plated hardware.
Weaver Chap Leather Saddle Bag
Also from Weaver are these bags made from distressed top grain leather. The flaps on the bags are scalloped and are highlighted with etched nickle brass spots.
The buckles are stainless steel with a floral design.
These are available in brown or black.
Weaver Chap Leather Saddle Bag with Spots
Hilason has tooled leather saddle bags.
These are thick leather saddle bags that measure 12" L x 11" W x 3.5 deep. They are finished with an antique mahogany color.
Hilason Western Hand Tool Leather Cowboy Trail Ride Horse Saddle Bag Mahogany
These are also from Hilason and are made of thick hand tooled leather. This version in black is 11 inches long and 10 1/2 inches wide.
Hilason Western Floral Hand Tool Leather Cowboy Trail Ride Horse Saddle Bag Black
Nylon Saddle Bags
These are zippered nylon saddle bags that measure 7" x 9" x 3". They have a mesh outer pocket on one side and 2 insulated bottle pockets.
There are also 2 adjustable straps for tying down your slicker or a bed roll.
This style will fit English or western saddles.
Tough 1 Nylon Water Bottle/Gear Carrier Saddle Bag, Black
Trailmax has these machine washable 1000D nylon saddle bags that fit most western or endurance riding saddles.
The saddle bags are padded to protect your gear and help keep your lunch cool with removable foam insuliners.
These come with a detachable cantle bag for carrying extra gear.
They are available in black, brown, forest green and hunter orange.
TrailMax Original Saddlebags
Polyester Weather Resistant
Weaver Leather also has saddle bags made of 600D polyester with a weather resistant polyurethane coating.
These have 2 padded main compartments. One has an insulated insert and the other has an additional interior pocket. Side pockets on the bags can be used for cameras or cellphones. There are also 2 mesh side pockets for easy access.
They are trimmed in reflective piping detail.
Weaver Leather Trail Gear Saddle Bag
These have 2 padded main compartments. One has an insulated insert and the other has an additional interior pocket. Side pockets on the bags can be used for cameras or cellphones. There are also 2 mesh side pockets for easy access.
They are trimmed in reflective piping detail.
Weaver Leather Trail Gear Saddle Bag
Cantle Bag
A cantle bag may be just what you need for carrying a few necessary items.
Cashel's Cantle bag can be attached to almost any saddle. These are made of heavy weight, water resistant nylon.
This style measures 6"H x 15"W x 4 1/2" D and is available in brown or black.
Cashel Deluxe Cantle Bag
The cantle bag from Weaver Leather is made from 600D polyester and has a weather resistant polyurethane coating like their saddle bags shown above.
This bag has a padded main compartment and 2 front pockets for keeping smaller items handy. The main compartment measures 21" L x 5-3/4" W x 4" high and the front pockets measure 6" L x 2" W x 3-1/2" H.
They also have reflective piping attached.
Weaver Leather Trail Gear Cantle Bag
Pommel Bag | Horn Bag
If you prefer to have your things in the front, try a pommel bag or horn bag.
Cashel has saddle bags for the front of your saddle made from 600 Denier Material. There is a large hole opening to go over the saddle horn that will even fit over saddle horns of roping saddles. They have hook and loop straps to attach around the pommel and additional buckle straps to hold it in place.
There is a pocket compartment for cameras or phones and a mesh compartment to hold your trash.
These come in black, brown and camo colors.
Cashel Quality Deluxe Small Horse Saddle Pommel Horn Bag, Padded Pockets, Camera or Cell Phone Pocket, 600 Denier Material, Size: Small Color Choice: Black, Brown, or Camo
Another one from Cashel that could be very useful is the one with water bottle pockets on one side.
They come in black, brown and 2 different camo print patterns.
Cashel Quality Deluxe Medium Horse Saddle Pommel Horn Bag, Insulated Padded Pockets, Two Water Bottle Pockets, Camera or Cell Phone Pocket, 600 Denier Material, Size: Medium Color Choice: Black, Brown or Camo
The Tough-1 insulated horn bag is made of heavy nylon. The bags and the quick grip pockets are insulated.
These come in several different colors and also the tough timber camo print. Tough-1 Insulated Horn Bag in Fun Prints |
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This is a thermal horn bag that is made of ballistic insulated nylon. This insulated material will keep things cold and will not sweat or leak. It is water tight for ice or add small freezer packs in the compartments.
There is also a cell phone or camera pocket.
These are available in different color options.
Kensington KPP All Around Thermal Horn Bag
The TrailMax horn pommel bags are made of the same 1000D nylon material as their saddle bags shown above.
There is a seperate compartment inside with a padded liner for phones or cameras. This size bag will also hold most standard water bottle sizes.
They will fit most saddle horns. The bags measure 11"H x 8.5"W x 4"D.
TrailMax Original Pommel Bags
There is a seperate compartment inside with a padded liner for phones or cameras. This size bag will also hold most standard water bottle sizes.
They will fit most saddle horns. The bags measure 11"H x 8.5"W x 4"D.
TrailMax Original Pommel Bags
Ankle Safe
I think this ankle safe is a great idea as well. Carry just what you need while your riding at home in the pasture or arena. Heck, you don't even have to be riding anything. Keep your stuff in it while your doing outside chores to keep things handy or wear it on your leg or arm if you go walking or jogging.
Scabbard
If your hitting the trail on 4 legs or 4 wheels, the idea is the same. Protect your equipment in a rifle scabbard.
This scabbard from Trailmax will accomodate up to a 30 inch barrel and most scopes up to 56mm. Secure your rifle with the zipper closure or with the quick release side buckle. The come in brown, orange and camo colors. TrailMax Guardian Rifle Scabbard |
It is made of high density waterproof foam with a 1000 denier nylon shell. There is a pocket on the outside for ammunition or other items.
Please be sure to read the makers "waterproof" statement since the scabbard has a zipper it can not be 100% waterproof. |