Trail & Working Gear

Pommel bags keep small essentials within reach at the front of the saddle, while cantle bags carry gear behind the seat. Traditional saddlebags offer more balanced side storage and are the better choice when carrying larger quantities of food, clothing, or trail equipment.

Choose an insulated bag when you need to keep drinks or food cooler during longer rides. A standard saddlebag is lighter and may provide more flexible storage when temperature control is not important.

A separate holster provides quick access and can be positioned independently on the saddle. A holder built into or attached to another bag reduces the number of separate pieces, so choose according to whether accessibility or a more consolidated setup matters most.

Check the bag’s straps and attachment points against the saddle’s horn, pommel, cantle, dees, strings, and rear rigging. Confirm both the attachment method and strap length, since a bag labeled for trail riding may not fit every western, endurance, or stock saddle.

Keep the two sides as even as possible and place heavier items low and securely so they do not bounce. Choose multiple smaller storage compartments, or use smaller containers within the bag when you need to separate and stabilize equipment rather than allowing everything to shift inside one large bag.

Chaps provide more complete leg coverage and protection, while chinks are shorter and allow more airflow and freedom around the lower leg.