Best ATV Passenger Seat for Ride and Carry

Value over junk: When it comes to product displays looks can be deceiving.  A product on the shelf with a bright light shinning upon it may look like it’s made of superior quality.  However, as time will always tell, it can by anything but what it initially appears to be. 

Nothing is worse than cheap leather that peels and tears from a seat within less than a year after purchasing it.  Think about the tacky look that open seat chunks that expose the yellow foam underneath give off.  Such a poor quality seat is comparable to a yellow cake with chocolate frosting that some lazy person took a bite out of the corner of, rather than evenly cutting a square piece. 

The goal to achieve when buying the right ATV seat is to obtain a seat that handles the wear but still will not tear?  Anything less than this level of quality simply doesn’t meet the mark.  Start off your buying research by taking a look at the lowest priced ATV seat that is on the market.  Then, read a minimum of five customer reviews on that particular ATV seat.  If there is any mention of the seat material peeling or tearing, then be sure to cross that particular seat off of your list of consideration.

Vacancy of space: Take this rule of thumb when evaluating whether or not the space available within a storage container unit of an ATV passenger seat is adequate for you.  Measure the amount of available storage space available and the shape outline of that space against the length, width, height, and shape of the largest item(s) that you have to be able to fit inside of the storage container unit. 

What are you are planning to store and ride around with matters.  The amount and type of storage space that a farmer needs may not work for the amount and type of storage space that a camper needs.  The ideal storage container unit will be able to accommodate several of your essential items that you will need to use over the course of an entire day from sun up to sun down, and this include food and beverages.

A thicker and denser form of plastic will hold the weight of heavy duty objects over the long haul.  Keep in mind though that what you gain in plastic thickness might be sacrificed in available storage space.  Try and find something in the middle of the two, guaranteeing both quality material and sufficient room for your goodies.

Materials and Price: As the saying goes “time is money and money is time.”  Basically, if you expect to get a decade time space of use out of your ATV passenger seat, then expect to shell out a larger supply of money.  Again this comes down to customer reviews.  You don’t have to be a vocabulary expert when it comes to ATV passenger seat materials.  The customer reviews will speak for themselves in terms of the seat and storage container material being great or not great.  Do however, be aware of a few key terms such as “polyethylene,” “stainless steel,” and “tarpaulin.”  Expect the best ATV lounger seat to maintain a glossy and non-aging look year after year.

Polyethylene is a type of plastic used in many different products.  Stainless steel helps to keep away that rust and corrosion caused by rainy thunderstorm downpours.  Tarpaulin is a solid tarp material that is reluctant to give in to even the harshest of elements and environments. 

Seat Structure and Make-Up: Take a moment and mentally envision what the best ATV passenger seat looks like for you – a ride where everything is perfect and goes just as planned.  What does that ride look like and how do you specifically benefit from the seat during the ride?  Knowing the answer to this question is the key to picking the right seat design style off of the shelf.

Those who like the convenience of a drink in a holder that they have easy access to, just like in the movie theaters, will want to look at passenger seats with drink holders at the front of both arm rests.  Others who want an all around gentle and soft feel for their rear, back, and arms will like a baggy style seat.  Some will want waterproof storage security, and they should check out passenger seats made of heavy duty plastic.  Then there are also certain people with back problems that will be drawn to passenger seats with a 90 degree make-up to support both their lower and upper back.

Drink holder location(s), lounge or firm seat padding, the amount of width the seat has, places to put and secure storage while riding, and height level of the back support on the seat are the key factors to consider when choosing a particular passenger seat structure and make-up.

Storage Units: Choosing a seat with storage unit compartment(s) is quite simple.  Your storage availability should be able to accommodate the eight to ten items that you know for sure that you will need to use while in the outdoor environment, as well as food and beverages.  If you want a passenger seat with two or more storage units, then that is up to you, but whatever you choose has to be able to fit your essential items.

Consider getting a passenger seat with a storage space design that goes all the way under the arm rests if you need to store longer items, such as metal poles used to setup tents.  Whatever the storage unit design is, it has to be able to fit the biggest essential item that you have to take with you.  Know the length, width, and height of your large item, period.

Withstanding Water: It is important to have a conversation with a store Sales Representative about whether the passenger seat can absorb water or not, and if it will deteriorate in its material quality if it is exposed to water.  This is especially true if you are dealing with leather.  Leather looks superior, but a superior look doesn’t necessarily guarantee a superior quality.  A waterproof ATV passenger seat that you can ride around on throughout a rainy day will bring you no worries.

Look for tightly compressed sealed storage unit compartments.  No drop of water will get past or through this type of ATV seat box.  The masses don’t go anywhere without their phones, phone chargers, iPads, headphones, or tablets.  There would be nothing worse than any of these precious electronics swimming uselessly in a puddle of water at the bottom of a storage container unit or storage bag.  Be very careful about placing these types of volatile electronic products within zipper storage bags.  These are more vulnerable to water.

Special Features: We live in the knowledge explosion era, so it is only natural to want to shop for a product that offers some sort of added bonus of a technology feature.  While speakers may sound appealing and speak volumes of popularity, be sure to ask yourself if the added expense they will bring is really worth it?  Definitely find out if a technology feature, such as speakers, are or are not covered under warranty.

Give careful consideration of thought over how much ATV driving you will do at night, and if you will spend any of that driving time on or near roads where automotive vehicles are likely to be riding.  The auto drivers have to see you and your vehicle way ahead of time, as it is for your safety.  Rear passenger seat reflectors will give off the light you need to make drivers aware of your presence.  For night drivers, the extra financial investment in reflectors that give off light is well worth it.

Do you plan on leaving your ATV vehicle in park for multiple hours why you take tools with you to do a job away from your vehicle?  If so you will want to think about getting a passenger seat with storage bags that detach from the seat.  Detachable bags are great for having everything with you at once, and for eliminating trips to and from your ATV vehicle.  An ATV rear passenger seat that has detachable bags are perfect for day laborers who use tools, wrenches, pliers, screw drivers, nuts, drills, bolts, washers, nails, etc.