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Originally Posted by Mike14
In a few month I will start for my second round-the-world trip by bike.
This time it will be on my Triumph Tiger 800 XC.
I am in the process of outfitting the bike. Wanted to get the Touratech panniers Zega PRO 2. But after reading some posts here - I got a bit unsure about if I am on the right path, as many guys here seem to be not happy with these panniers .... too weak, will bend when having the first little crash ...
Are they really so bad? Who has experience with them?
What alternatives can you recommend?
I will ride mostly on paved roads. But sure there will also be a few thousand kilometers on gravel. And experience tells me that my bike will fall down from time to time. Trip should last for about 4 years - and I want something what will last.
Thanks in advance for your, hopefully, helpful inspirations!

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4 Years going RTW is a lot of stress for any pannier to endure, whether Hard or Soft ones. My guess is over time any hard bag will get bent, crushed or dented.
Good chance latches will not line up, won't close and boxes may no longer be waterproof. You might get them to last 4 years ... but if you're really MOVING,
then probably more like 2 years if things go well.
I used hard bags for years, now use ONLY soft bags. Hard to damage, they hold lots and are WAY WAY cheaper than any hard pannier. I use inner bags with mine, so my soft bags stay ON THE BIKE! I take the inner bags to Hotel or camp ground.
... and if you think because your hard panniers lock .. and that makes them
secure, well, you are dreaming.
Check these out! Cheap and Cheerful ... life time guarantee and tough!
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...dry-saddlebags
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