There is a reason every adventure bike in the world seems to have these. You can drop your bike on them, use them as a camp chair, or hammer out dents with a rock. They are rugged, waterproof, and painfully practical. Use the loops on top to strap down your tent. It's not luggage; it's infrastructure for your bike. The 1.5mm aluminum structure is reassuringly solid—when you lock the lid, it sounds like a bank vault closing. We love that the raw aluminum finish wears its scratches like badges of honor; a pristine Givi case just looks suspicious. The Monokey system is genius—pop it off in two seconds to carry into your hotel room. It holds exactly one full-face helmet (if you don't have a giant peak attached), which is the perfect size for solo travel without turning your bike into a wide-load truck. If you are serious about ADV riding, plastic boxes just don't cut it. This is the industry standard for a reason.