Luggage

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Buyers Guide

2025 Holiday Buyers Guide

In the spirit of the season, we’ve gathered some of our favorite finds from RoadRUNNER partners into the 2025 Holiday Buyers Guide. Whether you’re shopping for a fellow rider or treating yourself, you’re sure to find something special for the season. Happy holiday shopping! Tourmaster Sentry Evo

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Review: Klim Kodiak Gear Bag

After more than a decade of traveling to various motorcycle events in America and abroad, I had to retire my Ogio Rig gear bag. The zipper was ripe with tooth decay, bound to burst at any moment, but it was the rubber delaminating from the plastic wheels that sealed its

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Review: Mosko Moto Hood Tankbag

I have ridden well over 100,000 miles on adventure bikes with a tank bag between my legs every single step of the way. I’ve tried just about every brand out there, and each is great in its own way.  But, through all my travels (most of which included

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Review: Mosko Moto Backcountry Pannier Kit (v2.5)

You can’t have a conversation in the adventure motorcycle industry without hearing the name Mosko Moto. Already famous for their luggage system, including the rackless Reckless systems and frame-mounted systems, the Mosko Moto Backcountry Panniers are a pinnacle of brilliant design, ease of use, innovative features, and rugged reliability.

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Enduristan Expands to USA

Motorcycle luggage manufacturer Enduristan keeps gearing bikes up to conquer challenging trails. Now, the company is also looking to conquer North America. The soft luggage maker recently announced its plans to expand its presence in the U.S. Enduristan is aiming to expand its dealer network to new locations. In

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SW-Motech SysBag WP Bags & Pro Side Carrier

SW-Motech is a popular motorcycle luggage manufacturer among adventure riders. The company’s SysBag WP system is a durable and convenient saddlebag choice for your ride. The soft SysBag WP L saddlebags are specifically designed for off-road use. They’re manufactured from long-lasting, rip-preventing TPU material, with hard Hypalon corner

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Review: Nelson-Rigg Trails End Adventure Tailbag

I appreciate the art of packing for a motorcycle trip. It forces me to visualize exactly what I need for the duration of the journey, and that kick-starts the engine of my imagination.   I have a couple different bikes (including a 2021 BMW Urban GS) in the garage, and it’

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Marisa’s Fly-and-Ride Packing Essentials

Flying with motorcycle gear comes with my job. After years of traveling around the world with my precious riding gear, camera equipment, and other motorcycling essentials, I’ve got my packing down to a science.  Here are the most common items I’ll pack for a fly-and-ride trip. For tips

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2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Sweepstakes Build-Out

In case you haven’t heard, we are giving away a brand-new motorcycle to celebrate our 25th year in publication. But, the winner won’t just get a stock bike. We’re handing out a fully accessorized adventure machine with lots of gear and extras! Here’s how we have

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Review: WLF Enduro Pack Vest

Packing light on any adventure is critical, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to leave anything at home. Through many adventures, I’ve realized that having quick access to the most vital items is a top priority. The WLF Enduro Pack Vest makes that possible. A Farewell to

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Nelson Rigg Introduces Five New Luggage Products

Nelson Rigg, one of the most popular motorcycle luggage system manufacturers, is introducing new goodies for riders. The company has launched five new products across two different gear collections. The Rigg Gear Adventure collection receives three new products in the shape of a crash bar/tailbag, saddlebags, and a quick-release

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SW-Motech Releases Huge DUSC XL Topcase

The 2024 EICMA show in Milan saw many motorcycle manufacturers reveal new bikes, but the event wasn’t just about the rides. German gear manufacturer SW-Motech launched its new large-volume DUSC XL topcase at the event. This case is the largest lockable product in the SW-Motech’s entire product lineup.

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Packing 3 Motorcycles

When packing your motorcycle for a tour, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Click here for Florian's top four packing tips. Once you have an idea for how you want to pack, you’ll need some luggage.  Below, you’ll see how Florian

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Everything Florian Packs for a 7-Day Motorcycle Trip

Motorcycles are fantastic vehicles for thrilling travel, but cars do have one undeniable advantage—a trunk. Taking all your things along can be a challenge, especially for longer trips. Packing a motorcycle for a week-long tour is just like any other art form in that it needs practice. Many motorcyclists,

Buyers Guide

2024 Holiday Buyers Guide

You may have seen the 2024 Holiday Buyers Guide published in the Nov/Dec '24 print issue of RoadRUNNER. Here you will find all of these products, along with links to purchase these items for your convenience. Happy holiday shopping! Alpinestars - Tech-Air 5 Airbag System Protect yourself during

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Shad SH38X Expandable Cases

Motorcycle accessory manufacturer Shad has finally released its latest innovation: the expandable SH38X side cases. The cases feature Shad’s “Dynamic Tensegrity” system, which allows them to expand telescopically by nearly three inches, increasing internal volume by 40%, which gives you enough space to store a full-face helmet. The water-resistant

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Review: Mosko Moto Reckless 80L Luggage System

The Mosko Moto Reckless 80L rack-less luggage system makes a tantalizing promise of rugged durability, light-and-tight capacity, and weather-beating prowess. It’s tailored for off-road adventures, Backcountry Discovery Routes, and international fly-to-ride trips. Coming in a three-piece design, the luggage system is easy to disassemble and pack into a rollaboard

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SW-Motech Dusc Case

SW-Motech has introduced the new Dusc hard-shell case system. Versatility is the name of the game with the lightweight Dusc case. It can be installed as a top or side case on an ADV or sport-touring bike. The case’s dual-layer construction allows its outer ABS frame to deform upon

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SW-Motech Offers Full Accessory Line for 2024 BMW R 1300 GS

Upon its launch, the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS redefined the motorcycle, with a slimmer profile, lower weight, and many other features. That, however, means that accessories made for older GS models may not fit the bike’s newest iteration. SW-Motech is fueling GS adventurers’ ambitions with a full catalog

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8 Items Florian Can’t Ride a Shamrock Tour® Without

RoadRUNNER Shamrock Tours® are four-day trips out of one base location that are easy to tackle for both veterans and beginners. For such multi-day trips, it’s given that you should pack some pieces of gear, like a rain suit and spare clothes. That said, there are plenty of less

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Review: Nelson-Rigg Hurricane Dry Saddlebag

I overpack. I travel a lot as a photographer and video producer, and I’ve forgotten hard drives and cables enough times that I now compensate by packing everything. When traveling in my car, it isn’t an issue—it’s just another suitcase. A motorcycle is different, though. Even

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SW-Motech Launches All-New DUSC Case System

German moto gear manufacturer SW-Motech is well-known for manufacturing highly functional motorcycle luggage solutions. The company has now added a new introduction to its product catalog—the DUSC hard-shell case system. Versatility is the name of the game with the DUSC case. It can be installed as a top or

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Review: Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L

As a travel publication, we churn through luggage pieces around here. When I saw this Peak Design backpack, it caught my attention with its sleek design, loads of features, and—most importantly—how it can be used for motorcycle traveling. There are no gaudy logos, chrome zippers, buckles, or a

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SW-Motech Introduces Next-Generation Dry Bag Line

SW-Motech’s dry bag catalog has served riders dutifully for years and likely would’ve kept doing so. Not resting on its laurels, though, the company has overhauled its entire line of dry bags. Like their preceding generation, the updated bags remain motorcycle brand-agnostic, fitting universally on practically any bike.

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Review: Adventure Spec Magadan MK3 Panniers

With motorcycle luggage, lighter is better for so many reasons: easier handling, less exhaustion, confidence on the more tricky sections… And if, like me, you ride a smaller bike, the engine is going to appreciate having to lug less weight around. All these reasons had me try out the Adventure