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Riding Bags & Backpacks | Emmers Equestrian
A riding bag or backpack (known as a Reitrucksack in German or a rijtas in Dutch) is built to carry what you actually bring to the yard: your helmet, boots, grooming kit, or everything you need for a competition day. Our range brings together bags from Samshield, Kask, Kentucky, Equiline, Eskadron, and BOSS, plus our own Emmers bags, so you can choose a bag that fits your routine and looks as good as the rest of your kit. It is a different product from a saddle bag, which straps to the horse itself rather than being carried by you.
The right one depends less on how much it holds and more on how you'll actually use it. A combined boot-and-helmet backpack suits regular stable visits, since it keeps everything together in one trip. A dedicated grooming bag makes more sense if your riding gear already lives at the yard and you mainly need somewhere for brushes and tack-care tools. A larger bag earns its keep on competition days, when there's simply more to carry. Many riders choose a bag from the same brand as their helmet or saddle pad, such as a Samshield or Kask helmet pack, for a coordinated look at the yard and at shows.
Tips for Choosing
- Think about your routine before the features: a combined backpack for daily visits, a grooming bag for tack care, or a bigger bag for competition days.
- Check what the bag is designed to carry. Some riding backpacks, such as Kask's, have a dedicated helmet compartment and separate pockets for gloves and small accessories, while others also take boots, so look at the product details.
- If you wear tall boots, check the height of the boot compartment first. Not every bag fits a full-length riding boot.
- Look for separate, closed sections so muddy boots don't end up against your helmet or clean kit.
- Water-resistant material is worth prioritizing, since these bags spend as much time outdoors as they do in the car. Samshield's Icon Pack, for example, uses a water-resistant coated polyester and comes with a rain cover.
- Packing for a full competition day? Size up. You'll need more room than a normal yard visit calls for.
Frequently asked questions
Which brands of riding bags and backpacks does Emmers Equestrian stock?
Emmers Equestrian stocks riding bags and backpacks from Samshield, Kask, Kentucky, Equiline, Eskadron and BOSS, as well as our own Emmers range. Each brand has its own styles, colours and sizes, so check the product page for capacity and features.
What's the difference between a riding backpack and a grooming bag?
A riding backpack usually carries your helmet and boots. A grooming bag is built around brushes and tack-care tools instead.
Will my tall boots actually fit?
Not always. Boot compartments vary in height, so check before you buy rather than assuming.
Is this the same as a saddle bag?
No. A saddle bag straps to the saddle and is carried by the horse. These bags are for you to carry.
How much can I fit in one?
It varies by bag. Compact helmet backpacks hold a helmet, gloves and small essentials, while larger boot and helmet bags are made for boots and a change of clothes. Check the capacity on the product page and size up for a full show day.
Can I machine wash it?
Usually best to wipe down or spot-clean. Check the label before machine washing, since padded and structured sections don't always hold up well in the wash.
Do I still need a separate helmet bag if I have a combined backpack?
Not necessarily. A combined bag already protects your helmet. A separate helmet bag is worth it mainly if you want to keep it apart from the rest of your kit entirely.
Find riding bags, backpacks and grooming bags from Samshield, Kask, Kentucky, Equiline, Eskadron, BOSS and Emmers at Emmers Equestrian, and if it's something for your horse you're after, our saddle bags are just around the corner.