Options for an XT250 might be limited. Certainly the more expensive options are unlikely to be suitable. If there's a high level exhaust that could interfere with a throw over bag set up.
My first luggage option was a back pack, not too big. If you put a top box on and fill it up you could upset the balance of the bike. You really want to keep as much weight between the wheels as possible. Ventura list a rack for one model of XT250. If you fit a Ventura rack, put the pack on back to front so that it sits on the pillion seat. It's that centralised weight thing again. IIRC that's actually in the instructions that come with the rack.
A tank bag might be an option - if you can find one that will work with your tank. Later you might add a modest size Kriega tail pack which would have the advantage that you should be able to use it with your next bike. And the one after that.
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