Comparison: Adv Spec Magadan; Enduristan Monsoon, Kriega Overlander, GL Siskiyou
Hi all, the range of overland-ready soft baggage has got better than ever lately and in the last few months I’ve used Enduristan Monsoon throwovers in Morocco, been getting into my new Adventure Spec Magadans and had a mate drop by the other day with his new Kriega Overlander set up and in March 2013 inspcted the new Giant Loop Siskiyou panniers.
Over the years I’ve also used Touratech Zega Flex, Andy Strapz (melted before I got a pic), as well as Oxford Soverign (also melted) and army surplus/canvas ( burned) when there was nothing better, plus alloy boxes, sawn off jerries and all the rest.
The table below sums up the stats of the first five mentioned (above links go to detailed reviews/impressions + pics) as those are the ones I have direct and recent experience with. Other soft baggage is available and may suit your needs better ;-)
Some manage without, but I reckon if you're carrying a big load in throwovers on a trans-continental ride in what I call the AMZ, some kind of rack is essential to securely locate the bags away from hot pipes, wheels and chains.
Hope some of you find the comparison useful.
Chris S
Last edited by Chris Scott; 25 May 2013 at 00:27.
Reason: update March 2013
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