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Wolfman Expedition Dry Duffel Bag

In need of a catch-all bag for a ride-and-camp to eastern Oregon last summer, I picked out the Dry Duffel from Wolfman’s Expedition Dry Line collection....

Giant Loop Fandango Tank Bag Review

In the June issue of Rider, Arden “Knobbie” Kysely gave a rave review to a set of Giant Loop Great Basin Saddlebags. As luck would have...

Giant Loop MoJavi Saddlebag | Gear Review

Carrying stuff on a dual-sport day ride is easy, right? You toss it in a backpack or bum bag and head for the hills....

Wolfman Rainier Tankbag Review

When I traded my Kawasaki KLR650 thumper for a BMW F800GS twin, I discovered that my faithful Wolfman Explorer tankbag sprawled across the BMW’s...

Aerostich LP Bag Review

One of the most memorable and hilarious comedy routines was the late George Carlin’s “A Place for My Stuff.” With his signature irreverent style,...

The Smoothie Saddlebag Review

The Visual Lowdown: How these saddlebags look They didn't give the Smoothie saddlebag its name for no reason. Created with a Resin Transfer Molding process...

Giant Loop Great Basin Saddlebag | Gear Review

My dirt-camping compadres gave me some heat last fall for thinking outside the box before our dual-sport tour of Nevada. I’d outfitted my BMW...

Leatherworks Motorcycle Saddlebags Review

Close your eyes. Breath in deep. You’re in a leather shop. Warm memories of your first leather jacket, vests with fringe and, of course,...

Nelson-Rigg CTB950-SLR Solar King Tourer Sissybar and Roll Bag Review

Taking the Nelson-Rigg CTB950-SLR Solar King Tourer out of the box was like sitting in a new car you can't afford at the auto show....

Shad SH-50 Top Case Motorcycle Luggage Review

Story and photography by Rich Cox When you start sport touring with a passenger, you soon discover that your bike’s hard saddlebags—which were plenty roomy...

Leatherlyke Saddlebags Review

Review by Jess Giese LeatherLyke Saddlebags are ABS plastic products that mimic the look and feel of real leather. A laminate of two types of...

Platypus Hydration Bags Review

Water: you gotta have it, so why not make it convenient to carry? Unlike a bag of coffee or oatmeal, your canteen or water...

Wolfman Luggage Moto-Briefcase Motorcycle Luggage Review

Story by James Parchman An important aspect of motorcycle travel is the ability to get away, relax and forget about workplace-related issues for a few...

RideTek LidHauler and LidSak Review

Review by Reg Kittrelle Give me the space to pack it, and I'll take along enough stuff to shame the quartermaster of a small frigate....

Rotopax Review

Have gas, will travel. But how to carry it? When the pioneers were crossing the American west in Conestoga wagons, the key to survival...

Nelson-Rigg Tank Bag Review

Review by Jeff Giese The main characteristic that sets the Nelson-Rigg CL-50 Micro Magnetic Tank Bag apart from the crowd is its size. They don’t...

Jesse Odyssey II Motorcycle Luggage Review

A recent moto-camping weekend gave me the perfect opportunity to test Al Jesse’s new Odyssey II motorcycle luggage on my BMW F800GS. Rick Lambert...

Moto-Sport Panniers and Cordura Motorcycle Luggage Liners Review

By Paul Drevenstedt My Cagiva Gran Canyon is a fun, fast adventure tourer, but I’ve tried and been disappointed with different combinations of bags for...

Big Bike Parts Motorcycle Luggage Rack and UltraGard Touring Bag Review

Once you start touring, especially when carrying a passenger, you’re going to need more luggage space. To make things a little easier for those...

Saddlemen Explorer Map Pocket with Pouch Tankbag Review

Review by Reg Kittrelle Multitasking, that's the magic word today. If a product can't handle doing two or three things at once, well, what good...

Wolfman Timberline Motorcycle Duffel Review

I’m a bag geek, just ask my wife. On second thought, don’t—it will just draw her attention to the slew of bags I’ve got...

Lee Parks Design Laguna Tail Pack Review

Review by Ken Freund Many American cruiser motorcycles are perfectly capable of covering long distances, and often share the same drivetrain as the touring models,...

Bagster Minea Motorcycle Tank Bag and Tank Protector Review

I’m a motorcycle tankbag junkie. I love having that handy carrier right on the tank where, during stops, I can grab some shield cleaner...

Rev-Pack Super Deluxe Saddle Packs Motorcycle Luggage Review

Bigger is sometimes better, especially when it comes to carrying stuff on a motorcycle, and these Rev-Pack Super Deluxe Saddle Packs may be the...

Rapid Transit Stack LT Magnetic Tankbag Review

Review by Olaf Wolff I’m a big fan of utility gadgets--you know, multiple functions crammed into a single unit, like a combination wine opener, cheese...

Gears Sport Star Tank and Motorcycle Tailbag Review

Review by Troy Siahaan Stuff. We’ve all got it and we’ve all wondered how to get it to and fro. Then there’s the issue of...

Marsee 50 Liter Zipp Motorcycle Bag Review

I’ll be the first to admit it: If there’s space, I’ll fill it. Empty drawer? I’ll find something to put in it. Extra space...

MobileEdge SecurePack Motorcycle Backpack Review

Review by Troy Siahaan Being a moto-scribbler by trade means that my four-wheeled vehicle doesn’t see much action. Much of my daily commute is done...

Givi T450 Trolley Motorcycle Bag Review

Review by Olaf Wolff I’m OK that my perception of things continually changes as I get older. I prefer it that way, in fact. Once...

Happy Trails Targhee Motorcycle Panniers Review

By Dave Bucher Our attempt to re-create the Euro look of metal pannier'd adventure touring began with a Suzuki 650 V-Strom and with a call...

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