Mosko Moto Reckless 40 vs Giant Loop Coyote vs Tusk Excursion: Rackless Motorcycle Luggage Shootout

There are a lot of dual sport soft luggage options out there. Three of the most popular choices in the 40 liter range are the Giant Loop Coyote Saddlebag, Mosko Moto Reckless 40 Luggage System and the entry-level Tusk Excursion Rackless Luggage System. I've used all three of these dual sport rackless luggage options and I'd like to help others make a decision between them by running down the major differences Mosko Moto Rackles 40 vs Giant Loop Coyote vs Tusk Excursion.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Medium Capacity Rackless Luggage Comparison
1:40 Mosko Moto Reckless 40
7:50 Giant Loop Coyote Saddlebag
13:37 Flying Eyes Ad
15:00 Tusk Excursion Rackless Luggage System
19:30 Reckless 40 vs Coyote vs Excursion
21:12 Outro

When it comes to choosing the best dual sport rackless luggage, there are a lot of factors to consider like price, weight, durability, storage capacity, ease of mounting, warranty coverage, and more. My hope is that this dual sport luggage shootout video will help you decide between three of the most popular rackless luggage for motorcycle options.

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[tombrewer]

Yes more luggage comparison video's. Larger, smaller, tank bags, etc.

[alphawolf]

I like luggage comparisons. As someone who is not rich, average or below average income, the tusk line has been fantastic and has never let me down.

[moistoregon]

My vote is more comparison videos. Add in the Rhinowalk and any other cheaper brands as well. I have Great Basin, Sedici and the Rhinowalk have been the sweet spot for price and space motocamping for me

[_adv]

Mosko Moto got a customer for life from me - after the Colorado BDR my Reckless 80 side and top bag were stolen. I called Mosko kind of heartbroken and asked if I could order just the dry bags and told her what happened. They made a warranty check for me and sold me the replacements for basically half price.

[leayoung]

Yes! More luggage info is appreciated!
22:26

[noahgolly]

Great video and comparison. I rode the COBDR on a FE350 with the tusk set up and I was nicknamed "floppy bags" for most of the trip. They worked, got me out into the mountains and I had a great time but a big, loaded drybag up high was not stable or helpful for aggressive riding. A year later, I then rode the AZBDR on the same FE350 with the Giantloop set up and had a much smooth experience. More gear in the legs = less weight up high. I even rode some proper marked single track with full camping gear and had no problems. I used the smaller GL dry bag for my sleeping bag only under the beaver tail, really happy with the set up. I considered the mosko bags but for the money, they seemed not worth it. The large legs of the GL Coyote, and the corners you get where the legs and the top meet make it super easy to pack and hold a ton of bulky gear!

[jl]

I recently converted from Giant Loop to a Mosko Moto Reckless 80, and absolutely glad I did. I don't find it the least bit "complicated", and it is so much more stable ie less floppy, than the GL, there's no comparison. For rough terrain, it's just a better design. Pretty easy to pack once you have a system that works for you. I do cook gear/food on one side, clothes/tools on the other, and tent/sleeping bag up top. If you're hoteling it, pop the whole works off the Knoblin and go. I love it.

[coarsegoldkid]

I have the Mosko 80L Rackless setup. My biggest beef is that the holsters or the waterproof bags are not sized properly. If I were at the design meeting I would have lobbied for slightly larger diameter holsters so the dry bags would fit within when stuffed and still be called 80L system. The alternative to that would be a smaller diameter waterproof bag. The problem may not be so bad for camping but for motel use they are a PITA because you will need to put the empty waterproof bag in the holster then start stuffing in your items one at a time for each side. You can't slide a moderately stuffed waterproof bag in a holster no matter how hard you tug on the hand hold sewn onto the waterproof bag. In fact you may roll the bike off the side stand as my buddy did trying to get the right side put in. As mentioned about the 40L system they are heavy. Other than that the system is robust.

[juanl.burlew]

Thank you for the review and great job in keeping to key points across the board. The one thing about the Giant Loop bag is a continuos bag that you can fill in in the "shoulder" area of the bag instead of the gap that you find with MM and Tusk bags. What I can think of that would make this review better would have taken video from the front of the bike, back of the bike and top as well as with you sitting on the bike, even perhaps with a pillion so we could have gotten a visual of the width of the bags. The other thing that I think would have been relevant is having a test kit, in other words, same things you would have for a weekend camping trip going in each bag, the way you would pack each bag and weight of each bag loaded and unloaded. Reviews of the larger bags would be great for people like me that intend to travel internationally on their bike. Thank you for the review, appreciated!!

[RickWaterman]

Yes, more comparisons!
Well done, Ben. I appreciate you giving your overall review with a non biased stance. Your time with G. Loop seemed insignificant when it came down to your downright honesty of these three product's functionality. Your aim to give a well-rounded shakedown for all different types of riding and moto camper's skill and experience levels shines through. Your honesty is appreciated and apparent... regardless of your affiliations with all of these fine companies and those who run them.
I run a Reckless 40 with the stinger 22. It's bulletproof and tight on the bike but it has honed what I pack down to a minimalist set up. Forcing me to keep the weight down....which works out on my very lightweight crf230f converted adventure machine.
Great review!

[ianyates]

Thank you for a very thorough and informative video. The choice of luggage bags really depends on the type of journey you are
undertaking.
Personally I use a rack configuration using the Kreiga 42 litre bags and a Touratek top box. My motorcycle is a KTM 790 Adventure R (2019).
In terms of my experience I have ridden from Sydney (Australia) to London (2019) and from LA to Santiago Chile (2023) unsupported and on my own.
So, why choose this setup?
1) when travelling solo you need
to have what I call a safe to store electronic equipment and vital documents. The top box is perfect in my experience. Yes, the top box raises the centre of gravity but it’s worth it.
2) anti theft - the Keiga soft panniers are waterproof and extremely resilient. I use lockable straps which fit around the bags. Again when you are travelling solo and you choose to stop to eat, hike or visit attractions you are assured that your possessions are secure as possible.
One other must have is an alarmable disc lock.
During my travels I have always, if possible, avoided street parking.
I trust this comment is useful.

[Jp]

I went with Giant Loop as my first luggage.
The discount available for BDR supporters, was a no-brainer.
And YES! More comparison videos!

[PorscheFanitic]

This is helpful and interesting for me personally. Obviously it is most useful when I’m searching for the items being reviewed.

I did my digging and got the Tusk setup and added a separate dry bag on top - that was almost necessary for function. The leg bags are quite tight, same choke point you described. It’s on a ‘22 KLR and I’ve only put ~2000 miles on them (some NEBDR, mostly on road) and they’re been great and totally dry with the bags.

Finally, props on the previous video responding to comments! Your honesty is always appreciated and as a result of your mindset (let’s give it a try & I’m not a racer) I’ve taken a lot of comfort in my abilities and desires. It’s fine if I only do a section of the BDR at a time. Just go, do it. Stop watching videos and go!

[ctjanney]

you're a freakin' mind reader, sir. I was just looking at what I was going to get myself in Jan, after recovering from the holidays. Tusk it is. I really appreciate these gear reviews! Thank you!

[ADV_Agenda]

The Coyote is my favorite 40l bag by far it packs amazing.
the only improvement it needs is optional straps on the back of the back for strapping it to the rear of the tail rack... that would prevent it from pulling forward on your epic adventures.
Great review as always ✌️

[Anath]

I love the comparison on the luggage options. I am definitely biased, I have used both the Mosko Moto panniers and the rackless system and I love both. I tried Tusk once and I just couldn't enjoy it. At first the Mosko bags were a little confusing and frustrating with the buckles and sinching everything down but I have been using them reguarly for the past 2 years and I can do it in my sleep. They definitely cost a arm and a leg but rightfully so, you can definitely see the quality in the product.

[justmyself]

I enjoy all your videos....but I especially enjoy your comparison videos! Thank You!

[onecooldude]

For my KTM 1290, I used the big coyote bag, and it has great storage that keeps all your gear dry. It's great for long trips!

[saltydualsport]

Two years ago, I bought a motocamping luggage setup and managed to score a Mosko R40 system on sale for about $480. I had also been considering the Kriega OS Base with two 18L side bags, but ultimately chose the Mosko R40. Before that, I had been using a single 40L Osah dry duffel bag strapped to the rear rack, which worked fine for the time but wasn't ideal.

As for my experience with the Mosko setup: since I already had a fairly compact kit, the R40 has worked well for me. My sleeping bag isn't the smallest—it’s a 15-degree bag, mostly down, from Cabela’s. In the two side bags, I can fit the sleeping bag, a 1-person backpacking tent, a Helinox chair, sleeping pad, collapsable table (travel bird), pillow, and a few extras like a pump. The non-detachable auxiliary pockets on my model are perfect for my tool roll, spare tube, and camp shoes.

Between the top bag and my backpack, I can squeeze in clothes, my CPAP and battery, cookware (like a collapsible X-Pot and cup), food, a speaker, tiny pump, and even 4 beers. I DID eventually get the 22L singer top bag to expand the setup, and i think it is prob required for anything longer than a 1 or 2 day trip.

Honestly, I’m not sure I’d be able to afford the Mosko R40 setup now—it’s pretty expensive. But I do love it, even though there’s definitely a bit of a learning curve when it comes to strapping everything down properly. It’s a little complicated, but once you figure out the right order of operations, everything stays secure.

I haven’t used Giant Loop horseshoe bags, but I run the new V3 Mojavis on all my day rides, and those are by far the best setup I’ve used.
Thats my 3 cents!