Saddlebag reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 128 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 42 posts to rank the best Saddlebag brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Dualsport, r/bikepacking, r/Harley, r/hondarebel, r/IndianMotorcycle. Top-rated brands include Viking (4.2/5), Giant Loop (4.4/5), Tusk (4.0/5).
Stats
Reviews128
Subreddits28
Posts42
Brands52
Products84
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#1
Viking
4.2
(25)
"Viking bags Darkin model is the way to go."
"They have an incredible selection and super easy to setup!"
"I love mine."
"I have the Viking Essential Side Pocket bags on my Vulcan S and I love them."
"You could get the Viking saddle bags."
"I recommend the Viking Saddlebags. Viking saddlebags are made from Viking leather and are weather-resistant."
"Definitely would recommend."
"They match the curves perfectly and have plenty of storage."
"Pretty much anything from Viking is going to do you well."
"3rd for Viking. Solid for the price."
#2
Giant Loop
4.4
(9)
"Giant loop Mojave bag is easy install and rides like there not even there"
"My Giant Loop stuff has been great."
"I have a 500excf and the GL 12L bags and they’re perfect"
"Big fan of soft bags like these."
"I love my Giant Loop Coyote but you'd probably like something bigger."
"Cheap, durable, no racks needed."
"I have the Mojave, Coyote and the Great Basin for what the trip calls for. They are pretty secure but don't hold the weight down low."
"I prefer the Giant Loop. They are almost 10lb lighter for the bags alone, and have much better dry bags."
"I've been using giant loops coyote for a good 4 years now on exc500 and a T7. No complaints."
#3
Tusk
4.0
(9)
"I’ve been very happy with them and they are a good value."
"Check out the Tusk bags and even cheaper than those are the Rhinowalk bags from Amazon."
"Tusk rackless is very similar and half the price"
"I just got the tusk excursion and they are the perfect size."
"Tusk has great warranty, products, and are half the price."
"Tusk!"
"I really like my tusk highland set. Fit perfectly on my EXC but I needed a rack as a top/rear strapping point."
"I just snagged the Tusk excursion rackless system. Seems awesome so far and doesn't break the bank."
"Tusk makes a decent set of Mosko Moto knockoffs that are less sticker-shock."
#4
Topeak
4.6
(7)
"I’ve just this last month picked up the Topeak Elementa XS saddle bag and it’s by far the best I’ve ever owned."
"I have the Topeak 10l saddle bag, it comes with a removable drybag and is pretty cheap."
"There's also the NEWBOLER (10L) and the Topeak (10L)."
"Buy a topeak MTX quicktrack rack and the expandable EXP bag."
"I have used an earlier model of the Topeak saddle bag and price quality wise I am impressed."
"Very happy with it, except for maybe looks."
"Top tube bags are great, I have a Topeak Fuel Tank, large size. That said it's 100% for snacks and my phone and maybe my earbuds charging case and then it's packed full."
#5
Kriega
4.3
(7)
"I run KRIEGA OS bags on my Norden."
"Kriega is way lighter and cheaper, excellent quality."
"Unobtrusive and big enough for some milk and a loaf."
"Kriega OS Base"
"Kriega offers a lot of storage too with quick removal"
"Midweight: Kriega OS Base KTM690/701/700"
"The kreiga bags are great as well but require drilling into your fender."
#6
Mosko Moto
3.6
(8)
"I have the Mosko Moto and I’ve been extremely happy with them."
"Mosko Moto, no question about it."
"Mosko Moto reckless bags are awesome."
"Another vote for the Mosko bags"
"Heavy weight: Mosko Reckless 10L"
"Only real advantage of the Mosko is it’s easier to refuel, but with either of them you’re undoing straps to get to the tank."
"Everything Mosko makes is heinously overpriced, and overweight."
"Best Mosko but 5 times de price of good Amazon alternatives like Rhinowalk"
#7
Hepco Becker
5.0
(3)
"I'm a big fan of the c-bow system. easy to mount/unmount the bags."
"The hepco becker messenger style bags with c-bow mounts"
"I went with the hepco Becker Legacy bags."
#8
Ortlieb
4.3
(3)
"I use the Ortlieb Accessory Pack. It looks good, fits securely and can hold quite a bit more than what you need which is handy."
"Otlieb"
"Sounds like you are looking for a Ortlieb Micro"
#9
Shad
4.0
(3)
"She loves them."
"Pretty solid hard shell cases."
"They fit the styling of the bike well, and the size is portional to the bike."
#10
Wolfman
4.0
(3)
"It's held up extremely well to the SoCal sun and even getting drenched in rain occasionally."
"Lightest kit I've found: Wolfman TW-15 Rolie"
"I'm really loving my wolf man bags."
#11
Nelson Rigg
4.0
(3)
"Nelson rigg rg020"
"I just got the original Nelson rigg saddlebags and am really happy with them. Built well and mount securely enough for all of the riding I do."
"Nelson-Rigg for me makes stuff that is reasonably priced and still very durable."
#12
Thrashin
5.0
(2)
"I’ll second these thrashin bags."
"I love my Thrashin Essential 10L with the hard mounts on my low rider."
#13
Trip Machine
4.5
(2)
"The quality is lovely."
"Very high quality and holds quite a bit."
#14
Apidura
4.0
(2)
"The Apidura is very stable and light."
"I use the apidura saddlebag and have no complaints in the swing department."
#15
Revelate Designs
4.0
(2)
"Relevate. They hold up and are stable."
"I'm very happy with the quality and performance of them."
#16
Oxford
4.0
(2)
"I use Oxford P50R saddlebags for hiking and rarely erra"
"Would probably suit your bike."
#17
Viking Bags
4.0
(2)
"It fits most bikes with a similar set up to a sportster."
"Viking bags make a really nice swing arm bag that fits well and doesn't take up much space."
#18
21Brothers
4.0
(2)
"21Brothers have their Rogal Rally and Big Rally models for which they have an option to have a cutout for the gas-tank on the 701."
"I got their 30L Rogal recently."
#19
Ends Cuoio
5.0
(1)
"Ends Cuoio saddlebags if you want leather saddlebags. High quality, look great, and have locks and quick open capability."
#20
Dakine
5.0
(1)
"I use one of these on my gravel bike. Holds 2 Co2 cartridges, a tube, tyre levers and a multitool."
#21
Road Runner Bags
5.0
(1)
"It’s this: https://roadrunnerbags.us/products/burrito-handlebar-bag"
#22
Burrito
5.0
(1)
"I have a burrito bag on my handlebars and I love it. They have different sizes and I have the smallest. Fits everything."
#23
Enduristan
5.0
(1)
"Very happy with both Price and performance of my Enduristan Blizzard bags."
#24
Nemunu.com
5.0
(1)
"Quality is amazing and price is dirt cheap compared to everything else mentioned here."
#25
Mwave
5.0
(1)
"The Mwave BP saddlebag is the cheapest thing in Europe, 11L."
#26
NEWBOLER
5.0
(1)
"There's also the NEWBOLER (10L) and the Topeak (10L)."
#27
Trekk-ETT
5.0
(1)
"The packs are strong and extremely well made & DO NOT FLOP around!!"
#28
21 Brothers
5.0
(1)
"Cheap for the quality and will last you for years"
#29
Carradice
5.0
(1)
"Really lovely stuff"
#30
Arkel
4.0
(1)
"Arkel Shopper. Don’t use the bags. Use the Arkel shopper."
#31
Restrap
4.0
(1)
"I love holster system of the restrap, super convenient and stable."
#32
Blackburn
4.0
(1)
"It's also really great for the price."
#33
Yamaha
4.0
(1)
"I bought the official yamaha mount supports for like $110 and then some soft saddle bags off amazon like $50."
#34
Banjo Brothers
4.0
(1)
"Banjo Brothers Market Pannier."
#35
Green Guru
4.0
(1)
"Green guru makes grocery panniers"
#36
Dryspec
4.0
(1)
"I used the Dryspec D20 saddle bags on a recent roadtrip."
#37
Alpkit
4.0
(1)
"Alpkit make some great bikepacking kit - UK based and ethical."
#38
Advantblack
4.0
(1)
"If you want color matched, I got Advantblack."
#39
TechSpec
4.0
(1)
"It's the TechSpec brand."
#40
Rhinowalk
4.0
(1)
"They're pretty secure, waterproof, hold a decent amount, and cheap."
#41
Givi
4.0
(1)
"I have Givi CRM throw over bags, they work great and only cost me €100 for a full set."
#42
Red Mamut
4.0
(1)
"Red Mamut bags from Poland, they have a system very similar to Mosko Rackless 80 for 540€ shipped within Europe."
#43
Hurricane
4.0
(1)
"Overall good bags for not a lot of money. My only real complaint is that the stitching for the strap that goes across the seat has started to tear apart."
#44
Longride
4.0
(1)
"Longride are nice... I’d go waterproof if I were touring."
#45
Nelson-Rigg
4.0
(1)
"Nelson-Rigg Road Trip Saddlebags..."
#46
SW-Motech
4.0
(1)
"I have just the left side and like it a lot"
#47
Rynox Gear
3.0
(1)
"I bought a magnetic tank bag from rynox gear they also make saddle bags but i haven't been able to try them out"
#48
Motea
3.0
(1)
"I like this one from Motea .. but i feel like they are too big (33L)."
#49
Amazon
3.0
(1)
"Something like this, but there are also cheaper ones https://www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B081CC8SR5/"
#50
Saddlemen
3.0
(1)
"I went with these in the studded version. They are OK. I kind of wish I had held out for hard bags, but these work and look good."
#51
Sedici
3.0
(1)
"Not the best looking but does the job without breaking the bank."
#52
Overlord
2.0
(1)
"Functional but the quality is not the same as the rest of the bike."
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