Luggage

Oxford Atlas B30 Backpack review | Innovative modular luggage that should last a lifetime

Oxford Atlas B30 Backpack review | Innovative modular luggage that should last a lifetime

Oxford have always made bloody good motorbike luggage. It must be well over twenty years ago that I had a Kawasaki ZX-6R kitted out with the ‘Sports’ lifetime tank, tail and side bags, which converted...

Alpinestars AMP-7 rucksack review | Neevesy gives five stars across the board after 10k miles

Alpinestars AMP-7 rucksack review | Neevesy gives five stars across the board after 10k miles

The AMP-7 (Alpinestars Motion Pack) sits in the middle of the Italian firm’s comprehensive range of motorcycle rucksacks and it’s one of the most useful, well thought-out I’ve owned. Over the past...

SW-Motech Pro tail bag review | Minimum hassle for such generous capacity

SW-Motech Pro tail bag review | Minimum hassle for such generous capacity

SW-Motech are a German company and specialise in making luggage for motorcycles, trying to ensure there is something suitable for every model. When I got this tail bag, I was riding the...

Oxford Aqua V20 backpack review | No need to splash out for a waterproof commuter rucksack

Oxford Aqua V20 backpack review | No need to splash out for a waterproof commuter rucksack

Oxford has cemented their corner of the bike market with affordable and effective options for bikers, and this motorcycle rucksack is no exception. Part of their Aqua waterproof series, there are also...

Mosko Moto Pico tank bag | Compact and rugged luggage for your bike

Mosko Moto Pico tank bag | Compact and rugged luggage for your bike

I needed a specific tank bag for all season adventure riding along my local Welsh trails. Obviously, being Wales, it had to be waterproof, but for me it needed to be light weight and not intrusive...

Kriega R8 waistbag review | Practical, quality luggage that lasts

Kriega R8 waistbag review | Practical, quality luggage that lasts

There aren’t many things in my life, let alone my bike kit, that have been in regular use as long as this Kriega R8 waist pack. It’s only really my workshop tools that have seen longer service, and in...

Kriega Rollpack 40L | Lightweight waterproof luggage

Kriega Rollpack 40L | Lightweight waterproof luggage

Made from Cordura, this fully waterproof roll bag has a 40-litre capacity, and is ample in size for a week’s tour to Germany. A good option for luggage that should fit most motorcycles. Related...

Motorcycle touring pack list guide | Freedom is not being weighed down by too much stuff

Motorcycle touring pack list guide | Freedom is not being weighed down by too much stuff

Motorcycles are not beasts of burden. “Less is more” is the simple principle in packing for a two-wheeled adventure. I’ve seen some on tour that seem to have loaded everything except the kitchen sink...

SW Motech Pro City Tank Bag | Not the cheapest but it's got a tick from Neevesy

SW Motech Pro City Tank Bag | Not the cheapest but it's got a tick from Neevesy

This quick release, mid-size tank bag is from SW-Motech’s PRO tank bag range. The German company also produce a plethora of high quality luggage, including side bags, racks, top cases, back packs,...

Shad unveil the new expandable SH38X panniers - their slimmest ever but also their highest capacity

Shad unveil the new expandable SH38X panniers - their slimmest ever but also their highest capacity

Paid partnership with SHAD Shad have pulled off an impressive trick by unveiling a new pannier set that is simultaneously both their smallest and biggest. The SH38X luggage uses Shad’s “compensated tension system”, which...

The best ring mounted tank bags - carry more with MCN's used and reviewed favourites

The best ring mounted tank bags - carry more with MCN's used and reviewed favourites

When it comes to riding motorbikes, there is often a need to carry more with us than we can fit into our pockets, especially if you are a sportsbike rider in full leathers. This where motorcycle...

How to pack your motorbike with Oxford Atlas luggage | The perfect combo whatever your trip

How to pack your motorbike with Oxford Atlas luggage | The perfect combo whatever your trip

Paid partnership with Oxford Products Oxford’s latest Atlas Luggage range is built for serious adventures and its modular design means you can scale it up and down – use one, two, three, four or even five bags together. Perfect for any...

The Adventure Spec Magadan panniers live up to their lineage as simple and sturdy soft sacks

The Adventure Spec Magadan panniers live up to their lineage as simple and sturdy soft sacks

‘Light is right’ – so goes the motto of Adventure Spec. The brand is all about minimising mass and maximising practicality to create robust products that simply work well, no matter what you throw at...

Oxford M15R tank bag review | Stylish and practical sports touring luggage

Oxford M15R tank bag review | Stylish and practical sports touring luggage

Oxford tank bags have almost iconic status in modern biking. They’re everywhere and rightly so. They’re robust, extremely useful, easy to throw on and come with a lifetime guarantee against faulty...

QBag Tail Bag 4 review | This top-quality motorbike luggage has a bargain basement price

QBag Tail Bag 4 review | This top-quality motorbike luggage has a bargain basement price

QBag are a German motorbike luggage firm that have won a lot of hearts with their ultra-low priced but quality kit. At £69.99, the Tail Bag 4 tailpack actually sits at the top end of the product range...

Shad SW45 Rucksack Review

Shad SW45 Rucksack Review

The Shad SW45 Rucksack is a little bit like a roll bag that’s been transformed into a highly effective waterproof motorbike rucksack with a few adaptations. The main body of the rucksack is a...

SW Motech Legend Gear Tailbag LR2 Review

SW Motech Legend Gear Tailbag LR2 Review

The SW Motech Legend Gear Tailbag LR2 line was specifically designed to complement retro-style motorcycles and sits alongside a range of luggage options such as tank bags, backpacks, saddlebags and...

Tried and tested: Oxford F1 18-litre tailpack review

Tried and tested: Oxford F1 18-litre tailpack review

If you have a small amount of gear to carry with you on your bike but don’t fancy – or like – wearing a rucksack, then a tailpack like the Oxford F1 is a great option. You can get all sizes of...

Tried and tested: Mosko Moto Reckless 80L Revolver review

Tried and tested: Mosko Moto Reckless 80L Revolver review

The Mosko Moto Reckless 80L Revolver is a rackless soft luggage solution that aims to give maximum capacity with minimum modification. Elspeth Beard rode around the world with a set of...

Tried and tested: Givi Corium review

Tried and tested: Givi Corium review

First and foremost, the Givi Corium is a very nice-looking piece of luggage. Formed in a classic brown and in what appears, from a distance, to be leather but is, in fact, vegan-friendly PU leather...

Tank toppers: Best motorcycle tankbags as chosen by MCN

Tank toppers: Best motorcycle tankbags as chosen by MCN

Motorcycle tankbags are a great way to carry your essentials while keeping them all within easy reach. The’re perfect for things like maps, phones, keys, passports and wallets and particularly handy...

Best universal motorcycle panniers | Case study

Best universal motorcycle panniers | Case study

There may well come a time when you need to carry luggage on your bike and universal motorcycle panniers can be a cheap and practical option – whether you’re heading on a multi-day camping trip or...

Tried and tested: Held Iconic Evo tailpack review

Tried and tested: Held Iconic Evo tailpack review

The Held Iconic Evo is a motorcycle tailpack with. aslim profile and tall design a bit like a top box. When it comes to carrying clobber on the bike, there are numerous ways to do it. A rucksack is...

Tried and tested: Alpinestars City Hunter review

If you want a motorbike rucksack that looks a little less ‘bikey’ but still lets you carry your gear in safety and to keep it dry, then the Alpinestars City Hunter is a good option. It is a truth universally upheld that motorcycling rucksacks are, if you want them to be weatherproof and hence, keep your gear dry, fairly chunky numbers. If you are adamant that you don’t want water to get...

Best motorcycle tailbags tried and tested by expert MCN staff

Best motorcycle tailbags tried and tested by expert MCN staff

Even the most leisure-based weekend warrior will occasionally need to transport stuff by motorcycle. Whether for nipping away on a riding trip on your tourer, commuting to work on a scooter or...

MCN's guide to the best motorcycle backpacks with our tried and tested favourites

MCN's guide to the best motorcycle backpacks with our tried and tested favourites

From time to time, you will need to carry things with you when you head out on your bike, there are a number of motorcycle luggage options including tail packs, top boxes, tank bags, saddle bags or...

Canvas opinion: Best motorcycle camping kit

Canvas opinion: Best motorcycle camping kit

If you’re heading off on a long, multi-day trip or tour, then you’ll need to stay in different places overnight, and motorcycle camping kit can be a great way to do it. While many people in this...

Motorcycle rollbags buying guide | Our top picks and why you should add one to your bike

Motorcycle rollbags buying guide | Our top picks and why you should add one to your bike

Unless you ride a scooter, storage space can be hard to come by as a motorcyclist, and that’s where rollbags come into their own. Named after their roll-top style closure, they’re simple but effective...

Fully loaded: Best motorcycle luggage racks

Fully loaded: Best motorcycle luggage racks

Sometimes, you don’t want full-on fitted luggage on your motorcycle. Sometimes, you just want to chuck a bag across the back, strap it on and go. And while this can often be entirely possible with an...

Tried and tested: Lomo 20L Rollbag review

Tried and tested: Lomo 20L Rollbag review

Sometimes, if you’re heading out on a long trip or a short tour, you need some simple luggage to cart your stuff with you. You might not want to wear a rucksack or fit semi-permanent luggage, like...

The winner takes it all: MCN's best motorbike kit bags

The winner takes it all: MCN's best motorbike kit bags

There will be times when you need to travel in a car or van or even, by train or air and need to carry your gear with you; you might be heading to a track day in the van, you may be heading off on a...

The thigh's the limit: Best motorcycle leg bags

The thigh's the limit: Best motorcycle leg bags

Sometimes, the clobber you have to carry with you on your motorcycle gets in the way – and a motorcycle leg bag could be the answer. It might just be a phone, wallet, bunch of keys and a pack of...

Your guide to top motorcycle camping tents for self-sufficient touring adventures, whatever your budget

Your guide to top motorcycle camping tents for self-sufficient touring adventures, whatever your budget

Motorcycle camping tents are a home away from home that can be carried on your touring bike on any self-sufficient motorcycle camping adventure. It’s where you rest your weary head after a day in the...

Tried and tested: Kappa WA402S rucksack review

Tried and tested: Kappa WA402S rucksack review

This Kappa WA402S rucksack is formed from PVC tarpaulin, the material will prevent any and all water from entering, ensuring that your contents stay safe and dry whatever the conditions. There are...

Oxford's Aqua Rollbags are a versatile, rugged and dependable luggage option for any trip | MCN review

Oxford's Aqua Rollbags are a versatile, rugged and dependable luggage option for any trip | MCN review

The Oxford Aqua Rollbag is a soft motorcycle luggage option available in four capacities, 20, 30, 50 and 70 litres. All are made from PVC tarpaulin outer with a rigid-edges roll-top closure that has...

Luggage that delivers: Best motorcycle messenger bags

Luggage that delivers: Best motorcycle messenger bags

Motorcycle messenger bags are a firm favourite with bikers, particularly in an urban environment. They are the chosen way of carrying goods by dispatch riders and – you guessed it, messengers – as...