15 thoughts on “Adventure Motorcycle Soft Baggage Comparison”
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Also missing is the ADVWorx saddlebags which come in 40L set or 60L set. Designed and proven in Australia. Sold through Adventure Moto in Australia. Super tough bags
Any advice/thoughts regarding soft panniers 30ltr aside roll tops for a 2019-21 Ducati Multistrada 950? I already have a 40ltr Givi rollbag – not sure which frames would work either! Cheers Mike
Hi Mike, I guess you have to start with who makes racks for your 950 and then are they racks that will only fit a same-brand bag, like Givi, or just plain, flat rectangles to which you can secure anything. A throwover you could keep after you sell the Ducati, a rack and bag system goes with the bike. Bags that are made to fit proprietary racks usually detach easily/quickly. Unmatched rack/bag combos take more lashing on. Start with the rack and go from there.
Thank you Chris, but I don’t understand what do the abbreviations (T/O – Q/D . R/M etc…) in the “Mounting” column mean. I’m looking for a couple of bags for my Himalayan with LC (Sw-Motech) frames.
Sorry Enrico, I should have added clarification:
T/O – Throwover (like saddlebags on a horse)
R/M = Designed to be Rack Mounted
Q/D = Quickly Detachable (from a rack)
R/M-L = Lockable to the rack
I don’t understand. Is this just a list of manufacturers data? Or have you reviewed any to say which are best? Or at least more suitable it which conditions?
Like it says on line one Stuart: Here’s a listing of over two-dozen soft baggage pannier sets from 20 manufacturers in 10 countries with claimed volumes of 25 litres or more (50 litres total).
The listing helps compare bags of travel-useful 50L+ without getting in a tangle online.
At the end I say: Bags I have used include: Magadans; Andy Strapz; Monsoon; OS-32. I’ve also inspected close up: Lone Riders, Siskiyou; Sakwy 30; Dry Bags; Backcountry; Gascoyne; Wolfman.
I have clarified a bit by adding bold
Under the Luggage menu tab top of the page, you will find links to a few detailed reviews.
Thanks Heather. The Mamuts resemble the Polish X-Country but look like someone else.
Thanks for Dirtsack reminder too; I’ve heard of them and will add.
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Also missing is the ADVWorx saddlebags which come in 40L set or 60L set. Designed and proven in Australia. Sold through Adventure Moto in Australia. Super tough bags
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Any advice/thoughts regarding soft panniers 30ltr aside roll tops for a 2019-21 Ducati Multistrada 950? I already have a 40ltr Givi rollbag – not sure which frames would work either! Cheers Mike
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Hi Mike, I guess you have to start with who makes racks for your 950 and then are they racks that will only fit a same-brand bag, like Givi, or just plain, flat rectangles to which you can secure anything. A throwover you could keep after you sell the Ducati, a rack and bag system goes with the bike. Bags that are made to fit proprietary racks usually detach easily/quickly. Unmatched rack/bag combos take more lashing on. Start with the rack and go from there.
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Hi Chris! What size / model were the Kriega bags you mounted on your Africa Twin for the Sahara trip?
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Hi Vincent, I had to look it up but I had a US20 mounted on the left crash bar (and a Lomo on the other side).
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Hi Chris,
If you need any kit for your next adventure (as and when lockdown permits), we’d be delighted to help out with waterproof gear from https://www.drybags.co.uk/collections/motorcycle-touring
All the best,
Jules
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Thanks Jules. I’ll have a closer look when that distant day comes.
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Thank you Chris, but I don’t understand what do the abbreviations (T/O – Q/D . R/M etc…) in the “Mounting” column mean. I’m looking for a couple of bags for my Himalayan with LC (Sw-Motech) frames.
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Sorry Enrico, I should have added clarification:
T/O – Throwover (like saddlebags on a horse)
R/M = Designed to be Rack Mounted
Q/D = Quickly Detachable (from a rack)
R/M-L = Lockable to the rack
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Great!
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Thanks, legend! I melted my Wild Heart bags, this is great help for my research.
The wild heart bags were great! Fits a 30 can cube nicely, thats a big tic in my books!
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I don’t understand. Is this just a list of manufacturers data? Or have you reviewed any to say which are best? Or at least more suitable it which conditions?
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Like it says on line one Stuart:
Here’s a listing of over two-dozen soft baggage pannier sets from 20 manufacturers in 10 countries with claimed volumes of 25 litres or more (50 litres total).
The listing helps compare bags of travel-useful 50L+ without getting in a tangle online.
At the end I say:
Bags I have used include: Magadans; Andy Strapz; Monsoon; OS-32. I’ve also inspected close up: Lone Riders, Siskiyou; Sakwy 30; Dry Bags; Backcountry; Gascoyne; Wolfman.
I have clarified a bit by adding bold
Under the Luggage menu tab top of the page, you will find links to a few detailed reviews.
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Great list! thank you for compiling for us spreadsheet nerds. I’ve run into a couple though that aren’t on the list:
http://przezswiat.eu/produkt/bagaz/sakwy-motocyklowe-red-mamut-plus-2x30l/
https://dirtsackluggage.com/shop/dirtsack-frogman-waterproof-soft-panniers/ (I actually used these back from India when my previous set fell apart, they’re very robust and I actually quite like the cradle design, but the mounting and dimensions is much more suited to an Enfield than a dual sport.
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Thanks Heather. The Mamuts resemble the Polish X-Country but look like someone else.
Thanks for Dirtsack reminder too; I’ve heard of them and will add.
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