BEFORE YOU BUY - Hard vs Soft Luggage / Panniers

This is exactly what I wish I would've known before deciding whether to go with soft vs hard panniers before embarking on the Trans American Trail.




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[leonbeck]

Hard bags for the open road and mild off road. Good change. No broken bones for Ashley. You all be safe. Bubble rap Freddie. Get well soon. Doc rocks peace love to all.😎🏍🇺🇸

[lroacho]

I have the Mosko Moto 35L panniers and 40L duffle bag along with the locking straps that allow me to cinch down and lock the bags tight so they are less likely to be stolen or rifled through. I weave my straps through the beavertail and the locking bar and I can lock my jacket and helmet to the bag when I leave my bike to go into a store or restaurant. I definitely recommend getting the locking straps from Mosko Moto as they will key the locks all the same.

[shaneksmith]

Smart! I like your idea of being able to bang out a hard bag. Showing what the hard bags can do to a leg is a game changer for us along with your suggestion that after a drop or two the hard bags get less waterproof.

[ADVScott]

Agree soft bags are the way to go, and the best thing about having multiple bikes I keep the duel sport packed with all gear and ready to go, can make spur of the moment trail riding, camping plans and take off in minutes 👍

[UnforgivenRiderNz]

Itll be bloody cool if they made a pop up tent come canopy awning thing that attached to saddle bag,

[jimwmsable]

100% agree on your comments. I do like the hard bags when not on trails because fo security. Off-road....soft is the best!

[johnnyturbo]

In my opinion.. Soft bags are the way to go.

1. When they are full they are full. But when empty you can roll them up .

2. Soft bags are lighter.

3. You can use them as a pillow if need be.

4. In a crash the hard cases can be bent out of shape and not close or seal correctly.

5. Its less likely to get your leg pinned back by them in a crash. And my list could go on

In my opinion the hard case only has 2 pluses.

1. They are more secure from thieves trying to steel your things.

2. Won't tear when driving by sharp objects ( branches, rocks etc).

Lol final note: I LOVE MY SUZUKI DR650!

[HaXaW]

After the change I do like the soft bag look, but before the change I loved the hard bag look, so I'm you gave us both.

[TechnMoto]

Tough lesson. But ya safety first security second. Great vid/tips

[insatiable_mind]

That’s it. I’m getting soft bags for now. When I have more confidence or know I’m going to stick to the road and want security I can get boxes.

[RedNeckBiker]

Mosko Moto is the best! I love mine! The nomad tank bag is insanely good!

[skulldaddy]

Thanks for the Video Adam.. sold the Roadglide about a year ago and have been looking for a new direction.. and fell in love with the GS Adventure.. Will be purchasing soon.. and have been beating up the bag question. Stay safe brother.

[WildOnsVlog]

Good info. I have hard bags on my Chief DH. I noticed off the beaten track soft might be the way to go but 95% of my rides are not off road. So hard is my fav

[mattfire]

After watching all the videos I would definitely use the soft bags for sure.

[dennisunglesbee]

Great video. I like the look of the soft bags on the BMW. Looking forward to seeing the trip to Sturgis. Stay safe and enjoy.

[petermydliar]

Very good I am begginer you helped me thanks.

[Chris-wxkp]

I use a gun case for my electronics in my soft bags. Also, you can insert dry bags with your belongings inside the soft bags and just pull out the inside bag and take it inside with you for security

[-tj]

I like the high mudguard on the Africa Twin.

[michaelbarras]

Looking at that road along a cliff in the beginning of this vlog, you were flerting with disaster Adam. Whoa!
Cheers you made it!☝️👍✌🇺🇲
Safety is key!

[vagnersteinindustries]

I run hard bags for highway and switch to soft for camping and off highway