Soft luggage recommendations (touring/camping + commuting)
Hi all – hoping to get some insight from the hive mind on soft panniers and side rack recommendations.
I’m looking to add some side luggage to my 2021 Versys 650 and, while the OEM panniers look great, I’m not a huge fan of rigid/hard cases (plus they seem to cost a fortune).
Ideally, I’d like a set of soft panniers that could also be reused on different bikes in future.
I’ve looked at the Shad TR30/TR40 setups, but they seem tied to Shad’s proprietary P3/P4 racks. They look solid and properly waterproof, but there’s still quite a lot of plastic involved in the mounting system.
Kriega looks excellent, but it’s seriously expensive.
The main use would be weekend touring and occasional camping trips, but I’d want to be able to take them off easily for city commuting.
Has anyone got recommendations for soft pannier/rack combinations they’ve had good experiences with? I’ve also looked at SW-Motech and Motea, but I’m unsure about the long-term quality.
TIA!