I bought the Mojave because I’m so impressed with Giant Loop’s Coyote bag on my Africa Twin. They are both mfg’d in the USA, that was important to me and I expected to pay more. Water resistance is also important because I live in a coastal rainforest with 50-100 inches of rain per year. Great review. Really enjoy your presentations.
Ian that blow up doll was hilarious! I love your humour you throw into serious videos! I also just ordered a desert x so looking fwd to riding it! Your review helped and I’m happy with the trade offs cause it’s so fun to ride!
One word I would use to describe you is: objective. So, in my humble opinion, no one in their right mind would ever doubt that the one you express is your honest opinion and that you're being nothing but objective when you share your verdict when comparing items or bikes. In short, that fact that I trust you is one of the reasons why I value your content and I keep coming back for more. Keep it up, your work is appreciated here!
I've been running the Mojavis for 2 years now on multiple bikes and haven't experienced the flopping issue you describe. I think it has a lot to do with where you mount the straps, the angle, etc... I did have a chance to test out the Traverse bags and was very impressed with them for the price.
I have the Mojavi mounted on my FE501S and it flops around horribly. I've tried adjusting positions and angles and nothing makes a difference. If you have a solution, I'd be interested in hearing about it because I hate the Mojavi. It moves around so much that it wore heavy scars in my plastics after 5 days of riding in the desert. Also, in a super light on off mist/rain, my tools develops rust while in the Mojavi bag so I wouldn't even call them resistant.
Thanks guys for your comments. Really appriciated. Iam gonna buy the tusk. Dont want stuff flopping around!! And the youtuber have had them for many years on many bikes. And you also had some problems. So it sure does not seem uncommen. Gonna go with the cheaper tusk design 🏍💨
I'm still using a 10 year old Mojave. High quality gear still all intact despite heavy use and numerous crashes. Fits great on my 950 Super Enduro and couple of different 500s.
I just did a 600 mile trip with the tusk traverse based on your review and WOW I am impressed! They only required tightening after the first 10 miles and then were rock solid for the rest of the trip!
I have the Tusk bags for a year now, I purchased them on a recommendation from an other RUclipsr. They are great for the money, great small bags, perfect for day rides to carry your essential, basically replacement for a backpack. I use the Tusk bags on a BMW G310gs , now I had to modify them to fit the bike, the straps that go on top of the seat are too short for my bike, so I just cut them off, and added longer straps through the D rings, also I had to add a sort of an saddlebag luggage rack/ backing to prevent them from flopping around. No need for a heat shield in mine application. Now I have used this bags also as a tank panniers for my 2016 Africa Twin DCT , mounted over my upper crash bars, and they did great. This Tusk bags look a lot bigger than what they are, don’t think that you can load them with too many things, as I said on their own only a day bags. I would like to see some mole webbing added to this bags so you can have the option to attach small accessories bags or something small to them. Another great video Ian , thanks, and keep them coming.
Tusk Traverse bags are a great system but if you get caught in a heavy storm like I did then waters getting in! None the less, I don't carry much important in them and it lightens the load on my camelback to mostly just water. The small duffel that can be attatched to a rear baga helps create more carry room on multi day rides. I have switched the Traverse between two bikes at about 15 days riding so far. Good product, just wish they were waterproof.
Another great practical and no fancy nonsense video, thanks. I keep coming across Tusk product reviews, and they seem to make excellent low cost kit. A UK importer please!
I have a set of Nelson Riggs dual sport bags on my ktm690 that I bought so that I could stop wearing my backpack on day trips to the trails and they have been great 👍. No longer having the backpack bouncing off my back has been nice too
I have the GL Mojavi bags and they have been good. If I had it to do over again I’d buy the traverse simply based on value. I don’t have the flopping issue you describe with the Mojavi bags, and I frequently ride off pavement with my WR250R. The Mojavi’s were a huge improvement over using a tail bag. I generally find that I like GL products but don’t buy many anymore because there are other high quality alternatives for half the price or even less sometimes. In particular, both Tusk and Nelson Rigg are excellent quality and have proven to be very durable.
Useful comparison, thank you. I bought the Tusk bags (before I saw your vid, sorry didnt use your link or I would have used it as you always have fair, good content) for a 22 Beta RR-S 500, and because of the new rear under the fender grip handles you need longer straps to hook up the rear cross strap because the new design prevents the metal hooks from grabbing onto the fender where you have it mounted. I made it work by moving the hooks to behind the turn signals but I'll need to load up the bags and hit the trails to see if it stays with the straps that far back. I suspect I'll end up mounting some metal strap loops on the fender so the straps aren't so long. Easy fix and the loops will also help secure my 2G Giant Loop Armadillo bag. (Which btw easily roll up and store in the tusk bag with a lot of room to spare when emptied)
I appreciate your review. I just ordered a small Tusk tail bag for my CRF 25L fender rack, along with a set of the small saddle bags through your link. I did so solely based on your review so you earned that small fee they give you!
I was fortunate enough to find a Giant Loop Gen 1 Great Basin bag locally and unused for $100. I can attest to the durability and waterproofing of that material as I live n the infamously moist PNW. The only thing I struggle with is the mounting of that 1st Gen bag, otherwise it is absolutely amazing. If the current Mojave material is as good or better than the original I would argue it is a must for wetter climates if you chose to ride in the rain.
I've use the Nelson Riggs dual-sport saddle bags for several years on all the different bikes I ride. I just move them from one bike to the other, takes 5 minutes. Always have what I need. About $120.
Just ordered a set of the Tusk; thanks as always for the excellent review! You can't go wrong with Giant Loop stuff, either. I have a Coyote bag for my ADV bike and it's definitely built to last; probably a lifetime purchase for the amount of riding I do. That said, you have to decide whether you _actually_ need the durability and are willing to pay for it. I doubt I could wear out the Tusk bags in 10 years as a weekend warrior, but a real "around-the-worlder" might, and the GL might indeed be a better choice for them. For me, it's kinda like buying the $100 "mil-spec" flashlight when the $20 one would do just fine.
I can't speak directly for these bags, but I purchased the Tusk Olympus panniers and tusk duffle bag for my Africa Twin. I was on a trip recently through the Ozark National forest and they performed great. I had rain most of the days of my trip and everything stayed dry. The construction held up great. The main reason I selected the Tusk over others was the price, so much cheaper. But having used them I'm extremely satisfied.
I bought both of these and tried them both out in the last month on short and multi day rides on a exc500 And although I like the extra pocket on the Traverse bag, I’d say I definitely like the Giant loop better. For 1, the Traverse aren’t actually water proof, just water resistant, and even though they fill out wider, their shorter length prevents me from fitting longer items like my tire spoon, and the Mojave could. I did do multiple overnight trips with the tusk with the extra roll top bag and it did it’s job well. The biggest difference between the 2 for me, is the mounting. There’s a ton of straps and fitting and adjusting going on with the Tusk and it takes a while to get it mounted right. Whereas the Mojave goes on with equal or greater security, in under a minute. And it’s also not nearly as in the way across the top of the seat the way the traverse straps are. And it’s straps are overall much more sturdy. Clear win for me.
Thanks for the review of the bags, perfect timing with the holidays approaching. I see a gift arriving at my house. I would be interested in seeing a comparison between the Tusk saddlebags and Mosko Moto saddlebags.
Apples and oranges.... price, mounting systems and the way you pack and store your stuff. Thinking it wouldn't be much of a comparison video with that in mind. If you have a Mosko budget go with their products. If you are on a budget go with the TUSK products...enough said.
Very nicely performed review Ian, i have not seen Tusk luggage gear over here but i have heard of it and looked them up. Some friends use the Mojavi but Traverse looks interesting for dayrides or B&B ride outs. Have you reviewd Tusk Highland? Looks like it should be compared to Moslo's Reckless 80 and i could see some up's and down's.
Bought the Tusk Traverse, mounted to my 300 XC. I guess I got too frisky in the whoops as the front strap tore out of the bag on one side in less than a mile. They could work if you carry very light load or if one never tries to do whoops at a decent pace with the bags on. I had about 4 pounds in each side when the strap failed. The problem is fatal so they are currently in the trash can. It is too bad the straps and their mounting to the bags are so light, as the rest of the bag seems to be decent enough for the money and I did like how tight to the bike they were and the organization offered by the sub compartments as Ian pointed out. I have a Tusk tail bag strapped to a tail rack on my 701 Enduro, that has been working well and it also a great value. I can't recommend the Traverse bag though. On a side note, I also was running a Tusk T-35 front tire, which worked absolutely awesome in the dry western conditions that I was riding in.
I ruined the sewn straps on my giant loop loop bags after my second ride when they somehow touched the mid pipe. They really need to incude some kind of heat shield solution for the strap in general with these bags which loop close the mid-pipe. Went with the Nelson Rig Trails End and they have held up well on a couple trips.
I looked at the Tusk Expedition soft panniers for my KLR 650 w/ Dirt Racks rear crashbars. I ended up buying the Rinowalk 14L x 2ea panniers. For my use they look they will do well until they hit asphalt or gravel. There is nothing special or "neat" about the Rinowalk. Its basically a single compartment drybag with a roll down top. For someome going motocamping a few times a year and not beating the single track trails it should last a few years or longer. The vinyl is heavy duty. The straps are long and may be trimmed if desired.
The tusk, I burned the lower strap into the muffler. It also got dirt trapped between the bag and the rear plastics turning the white plastic into a gritty brown after it ground in dirt. Never dropped the bike with the bag on, it just did that from dust from following others.
I just sold my giant loop bags and picked up the tusk, the test bags are so much better. No reason why I had the giant loop because they were the only game in town at the time. Can't beat the tusk price and quality.
Thank you for your review. The Tusk look smaller & more outta the way but claim more storage. Is it also true in reality? Which one is more practical to use? Thanks.
i'll swear by the mosko moto rackless product line any day. i like their looks over the giant loop and the quality over the tusk. main downside is pricing though. but yes rocky mountain atv doesn't have them.
As much as I personally like soft panniers, I don't trust people enough. My Topcase has been cracked by cutting off the plastic hinges. Therefore I have attached aluminium boxes to my V-Strom. Heavy but robust.
Im curious if you could do some tire reviews? I like that you're starting to do some accessories like these bags but I feel like picking the right tires is such a pain in the ass due to so many different models being similar and it being so challenging for newbies like myself to find the right tire. It doesn't help that most channels that do tire videos try to sell you on a certain model.
LOL....I always thought those dirt bike riders were a bit different....not that there's anything wrong with that!!! LOL Another great comparison Ian....keep'em coming!!!
These traverse bags are WAY too Small. There is no legitimate comparison between these two bag types. Rocky Mountain needs to make a little larger version of the Traverse bags. But your video does do a great job of describing them both. I think you do really well thought-out reviews. Thank you.
I prefer my ENDURISTAN BLIZZARD , I use the mediums ( around 17 lt - so 8.5 per size ) 100% waterproof and has a roll down top - which is good 👍 in regards to not having to worry about busted Zippers. They are expensive and you can buy heat shields separately, mounting is a bit of a pain but is firm . I have owned mine since 2018 and done multi day trips , they will probably out last me 😂😂😂
Hello Ian, I ride a tenere 660 from 2008 and I do mainly touring with light offroading. Do you recommend I get soft pannier bags or some solid side cases? Thanks!
I have a Tenere 700 on order that will be here in the next couple of weeks. I’m starting my search for soft panniers to mount to this bike. The primary mission I have in mind is the various BDR’s. What are you using for your T7 and if you were to buy new today what bag system would you use? Thanks for your videos
I’m curious about what he says too because I just ordered this tusk panniers for my T7 for my day rides. I have had my bike for a year and I didn’t like the look, price or size of any bags until this one.
How do we know you that you're credited for any purchase we make? I just made a purchase but I don't see anywhere where you can tell that an affiliate is credited
Here is my issue about quality yes quality is better but but you have to take a new account the ratio of quality to price. If a product cost 3 to 4 times more than another Is there actual 3 to 4 times value increase or quality increase
I love the Mojave but I wouldnt buy it again because it doubled in price. Zippers failed after 7 years..$500 is too much for 12L of storage. I'm looking at the Nelson Rigg Hurricane dualsport bags to replace with. Twice the storage, half the price!
If you have bags with no separate pouch, then you should definitely wrap sharp or snaggy tools and metal cookware in several layers of stout rag material to prevent damage or puncture to your inflatable lady camping companion!
I like your reviews and appreciate what you do but the elephant in the room isn’t the price it’s the absence of Mosko in this review. It’s an obvious omission that raises questions.
@@vtrack1963 Correct. He doesn't have it, which is the point of my comment. I have the R10, R80, BC paniers and selected clothing items. In my experience they are the finest soft luggage on the market. I'd like ian's thoughts, particularly compared to the GL
earlier this year when i checked on the mosko all the models i was interested in were not in stock. i went with the tusk panniers and they have been excellent so far.
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Traverse: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-traverse-pannier-bags-p?ref=1053&BigRockMoto&
Mojavi:
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Tusk heat shield is $20. You may want to add an affiliate link.
I bought the Mojave because I’m so impressed with Giant Loop’s Coyote bag on my Africa Twin. They are both mfg’d in the USA, that was important to me and I expected to pay more. Water resistance is also important because I live in a coastal rainforest with 50-100 inches of rain per year.
Great review. Really enjoy your presentations.
Ian that blow up doll was hilarious! I love your humour you throw into serious videos! I also just ordered a desert x so looking fwd to riding it! Your review helped and I’m happy with the trade offs cause it’s so fun to ride!
One word I would use to describe you is: objective. So, in my humble opinion, no one in their right mind would ever doubt that the one you express is your honest opinion and that you're being nothing but objective when you share your verdict when comparing items or bikes.
In short, that fact that I trust you is one of the reasons why I value your content and I keep coming back for more. Keep it up, your work is appreciated here!
I've been running the Mojavis for 2 years now on multiple bikes and haven't experienced the flopping issue you describe. I think it has a lot to do with where you mount the straps, the angle, etc... I did have a chance to test out the Traverse bags and was very impressed with them for the price.
Ok deal. I'll buy the tusk brand
I have the Mojavi mounted on my FE501S and it flops around horribly. I've tried adjusting positions and angles and nothing makes a difference. If you have a solution, I'd be interested in hearing about it because I hate the Mojavi. It moves around so much that it wore heavy scars in my plastics after 5 days of riding in the desert. Also, in a super light on off mist/rain, my tools develops rust while in the Mojavi bag so I wouldn't even call them resistant.
Thanks guys for your comments. Really appriciated. Iam gonna buy the tusk. Dont want stuff flopping around!! And the youtuber have had them for many years on many bikes. And you also had some problems. So it sure does not seem uncommen. Gonna go with the cheaper tusk design 🏍💨
I'm still using a 10 year old Mojave. High quality gear still all intact despite heavy use and numerous crashes. Fits great on my 950 Super Enduro and couple of different 500s.
Loving the dead pan delivery with just the slightest hint of sass!
I have the Mojavis and I am extremely happy with the fitment on my DRZ and the build quality.
I just did a 600 mile trip with the tusk traverse based on your review and WOW I am impressed! They only required tightening after the first 10 miles and then were rock solid for the rest of the trip!
great bags
I have the Tusk bags for a year now, I purchased them on a recommendation from an other RUclipsr. They are great for the money, great small bags, perfect for day rides to carry your essential, basically replacement for a backpack. I use the Tusk bags on a BMW G310gs , now I had to modify them to fit the bike, the straps that go on top of the seat are too short for my bike, so I just cut them off, and added longer straps through the D rings, also I had to add a sort of an saddlebag luggage rack/ backing to prevent them from flopping around. No need for a heat shield in mine application. Now I have used this bags also as a tank panniers for my 2016 Africa Twin DCT , mounted over my upper crash bars, and they did great. This Tusk bags look a lot bigger than what they are, don’t think that you can load them with too many things, as I said on their own only a day bags. I would like to see some mole webbing added to this bags so you can have the option to attach small accessories bags or something small to them. Another great video Ian , thanks, and keep them coming.
Moto luggage should definitely come with MOLLE straps
Tusk Traverse bags are a great system but if you get caught in a heavy storm like I did then waters getting in! None the less, I don't carry much important in them and it lightens the load on my camelback to mostly just water. The small duffel that can be attatched to a rear baga helps create more carry room on multi day rides. I have switched the Traverse between two bikes at about 15 days riding so far. Good product, just wish they were waterproof.
Another great practical and no fancy nonsense video, thanks. I keep coming across Tusk product reviews, and they seem to make excellent low cost kit. A UK importer please!
I have a set of Nelson Riggs dual sport bags on my ktm690 that I bought so that I could stop wearing my backpack on day trips to the trails and they have been great 👍. No longer having the backpack bouncing off my back has been nice too
I have the GL Mojavi bags and they have been good. If I had it to do over again I’d buy the traverse simply based on value. I don’t have the flopping issue you describe with the Mojavi bags, and I frequently ride off pavement with my WR250R. The Mojavi’s were a huge improvement over using a tail bag. I generally find that I like GL products but don’t buy many anymore because there are other high quality alternatives for half the price or even less sometimes. In particular, both Tusk and Nelson Rigg are excellent quality and have proven to be very durable.
Useful comparison, thank you. I bought the Tusk bags (before I saw your vid, sorry didnt use your link or I would have used it as you always have fair, good content) for a 22 Beta RR-S 500, and because of the new rear under the fender grip handles you need longer straps to hook up the rear cross strap because the new design prevents the metal hooks from grabbing onto the fender where you have it mounted. I made it work by moving the hooks to behind the turn signals but I'll need to load up the bags and hit the trails to see if it stays with the straps that far back. I suspect I'll end up mounting some metal strap loops on the fender so the straps aren't so long. Easy fix and the loops will also help secure my 2G Giant Loop Armadillo bag. (Which btw easily roll up and store in the tusk bag with a lot of room to spare when emptied)
All of the Tusk gear I have purchased has been great, well thought out and great pricing. Good review thanks as always lan.
I appreciate your review. I just ordered a small Tusk tail bag for my CRF 25L fender rack, along with a set of the small saddle bags through your link. I did so solely based on your review so you earned that small fee they give you!
I had my Tusk on 890r and now bought another set for my GS1250. Great bags and good price 👍🏼
I am a fan of my Tusk Highland system. Very pleased with the quality if their luggage.
I was fortunate enough to find a Giant Loop Gen 1 Great Basin bag locally and unused for $100. I can attest to the durability and waterproofing of that material as I live n the infamously moist PNW. The only thing I struggle with is the mounting of that 1st Gen bag, otherwise it is absolutely amazing. If the current Mojave material is as good or better than the original I would argue it is a must for wetter climates if you chose to ride in the rain.
I've use the Nelson Riggs dual-sport saddle bags for several years on all the different bikes I ride. I just move them from one bike to the other, takes 5 minutes. Always have what I need. About $120.
I'm buying this bag from Tusk and I'm using your code, thank you for an excellent honest review!
Just ordered a set of the Tusk; thanks as always for the excellent review!
You can't go wrong with Giant Loop stuff, either. I have a Coyote bag for my ADV bike and it's definitely built to last; probably a lifetime purchase for the amount of riding I do. That said, you have to decide whether you _actually_ need the durability and are willing to pay for it. I doubt I could wear out the Tusk bags in 10 years as a weekend warrior, but a real "around-the-worlder" might, and the GL might indeed be a better choice for them. For me, it's kinda like buying the $100 "mil-spec" flashlight when the $20 one would do just fine.
I can't speak directly for these bags, but I purchased the Tusk Olympus panniers and tusk duffle bag for my Africa Twin. I was on a trip recently through the Ozark National forest and they performed great. I had rain most of the days of my trip and everything stayed dry. The construction held up great. The main reason I selected the Tusk over others was the price, so much cheaper. But having used them I'm extremely satisfied.
I bought both of these and tried them both out in the last month on short and multi day rides on a exc500
And although I like the extra pocket on the Traverse bag, I’d say I definitely like the Giant loop better.
For 1, the Traverse aren’t actually water proof, just water resistant, and even though they fill out wider, their shorter length prevents me from fitting longer items like my tire spoon, and the Mojave could.
I did do multiple overnight trips with the tusk with the extra roll top bag and it did it’s job well.
The biggest difference between the 2 for me, is the mounting.
There’s a ton of straps and fitting and adjusting going on with the Tusk and it takes a while to get it mounted right.
Whereas the Mojave goes on with equal or greater security, in under a minute.
And it’s also not nearly as in the way across the top of the seat the way the traverse straps are. And it’s straps are overall much more sturdy.
Clear win for me.
Such a good review - thanks very much. You're so diligent, your videos are excellent.
Have a Giant Loop 2gal fuel bag and love it. Thanks for the vid and the product info
Thanks for the review!
Love your products!
Thanks for a good, honest review.
The Tusk sounds like exactly what I’ve been looking for.
If I buy it, I’ll definitely use your link.
Rock On
Thanks for the review of the bags, perfect timing with the holidays approaching. I see a gift arriving at my house. I would be interested in seeing a comparison between the Tusk saddlebags and Mosko Moto saddlebags.
Apples and oranges.... price, mounting systems and the way you pack and store your stuff. Thinking it wouldn't be much of a comparison video with that in mind. If you have a Mosko budget go with their products. If you are on a budget go with the TUSK products...enough said.
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@@BigRockMoto Thanks!
Great review, the Tusks will be going on my DR650.
I have some wolfman E-20 bags , which look and attach similar to the tusk luggage. Mine are about 4 years old still working well.
I completely agree with your conclusion here. For the price it's almost a no-brainer.
Great vid Ian. Great little details. I just got the tusk Highland and I like them. They came w the heat shield.
Very nicely performed review Ian, i have not seen Tusk luggage gear over here but i have heard of it and looked them up. Some friends use the Mojavi but Traverse looks interesting for dayrides or B&B ride outs. Have you reviewd Tusk Highland? Looks like it should be compared to Moslo's Reckless 80 and i could see some up's and down's.
I can't think of anything I own that I need to last 10+ years. Products are always changing and improving.
Bought the Tusk Traverse, mounted to my 300 XC. I guess I got too frisky in the whoops as the front strap tore out of the bag on one side in less than a mile. They could work if you carry very light load or if one never tries to do whoops at a decent pace with the bags on. I had about 4 pounds in each side when the strap failed. The problem is fatal so they are currently in the trash can.
It is too bad the straps and their mounting to the bags are so light, as the rest of the bag seems to be decent enough for the money and I did like how tight to the bike they were and the organization offered by the sub compartments as Ian pointed out.
I have a Tusk tail bag strapped to a tail rack on my 701 Enduro, that has been working well and it also a great value. I can't recommend the Traverse bag though.
On a side note, I also was running a Tusk T-35 front tire, which worked absolutely awesome in the dry western conditions that I was riding in.
I ruined the sewn straps on my giant loop loop bags after my second ride when they somehow touched the mid pipe. They really need to incude some kind of heat shield solution for the strap in general with these bags which loop close the mid-pipe. Went with the Nelson Rig Trails End and they have held up well on a couple trips.
I looked at the Tusk Expedition soft panniers for my KLR 650 w/ Dirt Racks rear crashbars. I ended up buying the Rinowalk 14L x 2ea panniers. For my use they look they will do well until they hit asphalt or gravel.
There is nothing special or "neat" about the Rinowalk. Its basically a single compartment drybag with a roll down top.
For someome going motocamping a few times a year and not beating the single track trails it should last a few years or longer. The vinyl is heavy duty. The straps are long and may be trimmed if desired.
The tusk, I burned the lower strap into the muffler. It also got dirt trapped between the bag and the rear plastics turning the white plastic into a gritty brown after it ground in dirt. Never dropped the bike with the bag on, it just did that from dust from following others.
Great timing, I was looking at day trip luggage solutions for the FE and it is hard to beat the Tusk for the money. Bought using your affiliate link.
Hi Ian, As always, another great review, thanks. Ride safe and have fun! Gratefully, Dennis
Thanks, you too!
Ty for the review ... Tusk it is for my needs 🤙
I just sold my giant loop bags and picked up the tusk, the test bags are so much better. No reason why I had the giant loop because they were the only game in town at the time. Can't beat the tusk price and quality.
More videos like this please! Keep with the good work man :)
This video is super nice!! Thanks a lot!!
Thank you for your review. The Tusk look smaller & more outta the way but claim more storage. Is it also true in reality? Which one is more practical to use? Thanks.
Hard to pass on the TUSK at that price, nice colors too. I'm off to their website now, I'll follow your link.
Good video, do you have any thoughts on the Tusk Excursion versus the Giant Loop Coyote? Thanks in advance
Excellent review. Thank you.
Hi, thanks for the honest review. I own a 790R, do you know if the Travers will fit it nicely? I see it mainly on small dirt bikes.
i'll swear by the mosko moto rackless product line any day. i like their looks over the giant loop and the quality over the tusk. main downside is pricing though. but yes rocky mountain atv doesn't have them.
As much as I personally like soft panniers, I don't trust people enough. My Topcase has been cracked by cutting off the plastic hinges.
Therefore I have attached aluminium boxes to my V-Strom. Heavy but robust.
Im curious if you could do some tire reviews? I like that you're starting to do some accessories like these bags but I feel like picking the right tires is such a pain in the ass due to so many different models being similar and it being so challenging for newbies like myself to find the right tire. It doesn't help that most channels that do tire videos try to sell you on a certain model.
Great review, comparo - they look good :)
I laughed till it hurt over the judy doll! Funny and nice review.
great info always u give best info
LOL....I always thought those dirt bike riders were a bit different....not that there's anything wrong with that!!! LOL
Another great comparison Ian....keep'em coming!!!
This was very informative. Thanks.
These traverse bags are WAY too Small. There is no legitimate comparison between these two bag types. Rocky Mountain needs to make a little larger version of the Traverse bags. But your video does do a great job of describing them both. I think you do really well thought-out reviews. Thank you.
I prefer my ENDURISTAN BLIZZARD , I use the mediums ( around 17 lt - so 8.5 per size ) 100% waterproof and has a roll down top - which is good 👍 in regards to not having to worry about busted Zippers. They are expensive and you can buy heat shields separately, mounting is a bit of a pain but is firm . I have owned mine since 2018 and done multi day trips , they will probably out last me 😂😂😂
Giant loop Great Basin or Mosko 80 for a 300L. I’ve never seen either one in person and want to camp more on bike. No idea :(
If I go through Rocky Mountain will they throw in the blow up doll? Hahaha.
In addition to my 04' wr250f & my 88' cr250r, I own an 87' 250 QuadTrax. What saddlebags would you recommend for a quad?
I love your signature comment: “the elephant in the room” Lol
Hello Ian, I ride a tenere 660 from 2008 and I do mainly touring with light offroading. Do you recommend I get soft pannier bags or some solid side cases? Thanks!
What are you using for the heat shield for the tusk bags? I'm running a DR 650.
I have a Tenere 700 on order that will be here in the next couple of weeks. I’m starting my search for soft panniers to mount to this bike. The primary mission I have in mind is the various BDR’s. What are you using for your T7 and if you were to buy new today what bag system would you use? Thanks for your videos
I’m curious about what he says too because I just ordered this tusk panniers for my T7 for my day rides. I have had my bike for a year and I didn’t like the look, price or size of any bags until this one.
I'd get outback racks, the narrow ones, and use mosko backcountry panniers mounted as low as they can go for lower center of gravity.
How do we know you that you're credited for any purchase we make? I just made a purchase but I don't see anywhere where you can tell that an affiliate is credited
Here is my issue about quality yes quality is better but but you have to take a new account the ratio of quality to price. If a product cost 3 to 4 times more than another Is there actual 3 to 4 times value increase or quality increase
I'd love to own some GL bags on my XT cause they seem like a great fit but... MAN THAT PRICE POINT...😬😵💫
Will the KTM tool bag fit in one of the Tusk bags?
How about water resistance on the Tusk?
0:18 😆
Uhhhhh... Its a sleeping mat officer.
How waterproof are the Tusk?
water still gets in
Good job!
"blowup girlfriend" didn't expect that! LOL!
Tell us if they're waterproof. First requirement!
No they are not!
I love the Mojave but I wouldnt buy it again because it doubled in price. Zippers failed after 7 years..$500 is too much for 12L of storage. I'm looking at the Nelson Rigg Hurricane dualsport bags to replace with. Twice the storage, half the price!
Thinks like that ;)
Ian you are to dam funny great vid
Hi, are the tusk & mojavi bags waterproof?
no
Can I mount the Tusk bags on my Africa Twin, are the straps long enough ?
they are pretty long, so I think so, I've seen them o ADV bikes
Will Judy return in another episode?
If you have bags with no separate pouch, then you should definitely wrap sharp or snaggy tools and metal cookware in several layers of stout rag material to prevent damage or puncture to your inflatable lady camping companion!
Inflatable Judy LOL Ian you really surprise me sometimes
lol waterproof, just line them with a kitchen garbage bag, you're welcome
Everyone is expensive
I like your reviews and appreciate what you do but the elephant in the room isn’t the price it’s the absence of Mosko in this review. It’s an obvious omission that raises questions.
Maybe he doesn’t have their product? Their 10L Reckless bags are $270 - wow!
@@vtrack1963 Correct. He doesn't have it, which is the point of my comment. I have the R10, R80, BC paniers and selected clothing items. In my experience they are the finest soft luggage on the market. I'd like ian's thoughts, particularly compared to the GL
earlier this year when i checked on the mosko all the models i was interested in were not in stock. i went with the tusk panniers and they have been excellent so far.
betaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ;)
Erm not sure why the need to show an image of a sex doll? You may have women followers Ian.
To my understanding the Tusk comes with the heat shield now. Don't quote me though.
rhinowalk brand if anyone wants opt to have it cheaper that works