The Magadan Panniers Mk3 and how to fit the Molle Pouches

[@clivebarber]

Love these bags. Sensibly priced as well. The pouches were far more useful than I thought, they are particularly great for keeping things to hand that you need to use on a regular basis when riding, like drinking water, waterproofs, snacks, etc.

[@adventurespec]

Thanks Clive, yes that's what we found when we were out testing them out. Very useful

[@ExeterCenturion]

Brilliant video. I'm planning a charity ride around Devon, and shorter trips exploring the county rather than massive journeys around the world etc, and this luggage looks utterly brilliant.

[@adventurespec]

Thanks for watching. These would do the job nicely for you 🙌

[@envivomedia]

Double thumbs up for the honest and down to earth approach you have! Its very rare to find a high quality product that isn't over hyped by poor marketing. The fact that you're explaining the position of the product in the larger market makes it much more believable. So thank you :)

[@adventurespec]

Thanks for the feedback Rik, we appreciate it

[@muugmuug4501]

Nice to see that you acknowledge/refresh the legacy of these bags! I've got MK I since, what, ten years ? I didn't use them a lot (five times?) because I don't have a lot of holidays (alas!), but every time I was very happy with them. Right now I'm packing them again for a week offroad riding n the French and Italian Alps.

[@adventurespec]

Glad to hear it, we really love these bags, fantastic design. Have an amazing trip! Thanks for watching :)

[@JohnSmith-ep2hh]

What a great video. I must admit my initial thought about the whole range of molle pouches was basically that you’ve ripped off military pouches, and will probably be looking to charge twice as much as the nearly identical military pouch which would be equally fit for purpose. That was until you covered the issue and even mentioned that yours are made in the same factory as some military pouches. The fact the AS ones have taken a really good basis and tweaked it to better suit motorcycle applications is really good.

[@adventurespec]

Thanks for watching John, yes we took a lot of time developing the design for riders and are pretty happy with the result!

[@tshansen]

Ok, i have to admit…. You got my attention mate, this looks way better than I imagined 🔥 Really great stuff. And really great video with all the question answered. Cheers

[@adventurespec]

Thanks for that 🙌

[@kongleveien86]

Jeg har skannet nettet for softbagger til min t7 den siste måneden.. og har vært frem og tilbake.. var veldig usikker når jeg idag tok sjangsen å bestilte disse! Tok sjangsen og gikk litt utenfor «boksen». Så får vi se hvordan det går 😃Synes det er mye bra der ute, med priser deretter. Blir spennende å se når jeg får, hvordan de passer!

[@Braapncamp]

You know it Greg, we followed Walter Colebatch in to the details on everything at the time. Loved his passion for adventure and how to ADV. His Magadan and BAM trips was epic to read and every post was golden. Love to see that his heritage on these bags still going strong! Never had have my hands on these bags in the flesh, but looks great for adventure riding. Easy access to the stuff. Now I'm going to look at the rest of the video 👌😁

[@adventurespec]

For sure Walter knows how to adventure! Brilliant bags for it. Enjoy the video 😁

[@churchandchapel6921]

looking good - will be ordering some pouches right away for my TET trip next month

[@adventurespec]

Great to hear! Have fun

[@Heinz-Strasser]

Super Vorstellung des Gepäcksystem`s 👍

[@JimJamJammer]

I have the Enduristan blizzrad's and Tornado duffel for my 350 EXC-F which have worked well so far BUT if used with the fender bags it's nearly impossible to open the fender bags due to the way the system has been designed. The roll and secure system to as for the tornado duffel isn't practical for this very application. Also if it's a job to remove and install the fender bag back to the blizzard while the bags are on the bike. Usually I have to slacken off the blizzard's to do this. A real Pain in the what's it! Because of this I now carry my tool roll in my back pack due to accessibility. The Enduristan straps that secure the blizzard's to the main frame are also very thin in width and thickness. I've had to replaced the left side already. If you use them as I do you'll soon realise a few things that just need that extra beefing up and re-designed to make it easier to set up and set back. The tornado duffel is great but when used rackless there needs to be a secure and sturdy method of using the system all together without the needed of making things to allow it to work. Things also rub and tear so the idea of a waterproof fabric may not be that ideal in the real world unless you either ride in perfect conditions. My tornado duffel has a whole at the bottom which now makes it non-waterproof and therefore a linner will be needed or a very good repair job! All the things I've said here are easy to re-adjust and make good. Greg - good changes and I see new things are coming. Please continue with the good ideas, good affordable and well made products, that we shall appreciate. A good rackless system from you guys will certainly be a good thing. I can't wait to see. This is where we set to test Enduristan kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKrKnp6ejJymmpY

[@adventurespec]

Thanks for sharing this, all good points. I'll make sure to forward your feedback to Greg, and yes we have a lot of exciting things coming!

[@The_Arby]

Nice set of pannier bags AS :-)

[@adventurespec]

Yes indeed!

[@gnarlybadger690]

These bags look well thought out and I like the fact that they are easily repairable but thinking along the the lines that “Light is Right” and with the TET in mind and as mentioned travel is tougher than before do you think Adventure Spec may consider making a smaller version of the Magadan say 20lt bags they would be perfect for multi day TET trips for those of us that are not quite world travellers but still like to seek out adventure

[@adventurespec]

Hi Peter, maybe one day we'll look at this. For now these are our newest pannier design but perhaps we'll think of smaller trips next time. Thanks

[@uwestieneker7565]

Hey, Greg! Nice video! I’ll actually have in mind running the bags with your AS top rack and your AS side racks on my T7 as shown in your video. Two questions please in that regard: 1. As these panniers are recommended for rack systems what other prerequisites do you see for using them with your AS side racks? 2. What’s the appropriate way to mount the panniers over the seat but under the top rack assembly? Just as shown in your video concerning the T7. In other words how difficult is it to mount them in that particular position. Would it be possible to get them easily off on a day-to-day basis if you consider hotel stays? Thanks!😊

[@adventurespec]

Hi @uwestieneker7565 thanks for this, and for watching the video. Please have a read through this page, I believe it answers all your questions, with imaginary: www.adventurespec.com/shop/as-lgg-01-03-06-130-adventure-spec-magadan-panniers-mk3-761?search=magadan&order=name+asc#attr= The panniers work with any rack system, perfectly with our top and side rack for the T7. The Velcro straps mean you can mount them through/under - any way you see fit, and then secure with cinch straps. Thanks

[@TheLastFoiter]

Did you remove the kevlar knife-proof fabric from the mk2?

[@adventurespec]

Hi there, the outer shell construction is a tough 1000D Cordura Fabric, we have done a full write up with specs here: www.adventurespec.com/shop/as-lgg-01-03-06-130-adventure-spec-magadan-panniers-mk3-761#attr= Thanks

[@mattyaztec]

Hi I’m wondering if these will fit on my rack for my Norden 901 expedition

[@mattyaztec]

I’m sure you’re already aware the rack on my Norden 901 expedition is slightly angled

[@adventurespec]

We haven't tried them directly on this model but the Magadan's are designed to work on any bike that has luggage racks. More details and photos on this page: www.adventurespec.com/shop/as-lgg-01-03-06-130-adventure-spec-magadan-panniers-mk3-761?search=magadan&order=name+asc#attr= Thanks

[@declanmcevoy]

Greg, fantastic video thanks. Can I ask what Luggage Rack Chris used - you refer to it at 20:40 mins. It seems like it was ideally suited to the Magadan Panniers. Thank you.

[@davedavedave4696]

Thinking of these for my CRF450L. How did you find them on your legs Greg when you tried them with the side rack with the CRF300L ?

[@adventurespec]

Found them brilliant! If you check out the website, there's a full write up which might be useful

[@juhavane5659]

Perhaps you should tell on your order page how many Molle straps each item have, I'm not native English, I mean what kind of combinations you can have. Same with the cinch straps, what length to choose.

[@adventurespec]

Thanks Juha, if you have a look on the product page there's a full write up and also a link to a Instalment video which might be useful! We'll be adding more details as we go as well! Thanks

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

February 1st 2023 in the USA. After clicking on “refresh” twice a day for four months now in an effort not to miss out when the bags finally become available to us here in the United States, I find that today’s catalog tells me that the delivery has been delayed. 😔 I’m sure that the load is on its way and that’s it’s something like customs that have slowed down delivery, but today I’m feeling like a little boy who has just been told that Santa Clause has been diverted and will not be coming to my home until sometime in the future.

[@adventurespec]

Sorry for the wait! We're trying our best to get stock into the US warehouse asap. Once they are available we'll release on the newsletter: www.adventurespec.com/subscribe Thanks

[@ms.blondehelmet]

I have a Triumph Trident with pillion handles, do I really need a rack? Is there another way of securing the bags? I.e. through frame/pillion bars? Looking to buy if so

[@adventurespec]

Hi there, we've designed these to be used with a rack to keep them away from the exhaust. Thanks

[@davidrobinson3453]

How would these work on a bigger bike with pannier racks like a BMW 1250 GSA ....

[@adventurespec]

Hi David, they'd work well. They can be thrown over any bike which has racks Thanks

[@TimZ750]

Great vid, what tyres were they on Pirelli Rally?

[@adventurespec]

Thanks Tim! I'll have to check with the owner

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

Would you address please if molle sticks are also an option for attaching pouches etc? Other manufacturers are using those.

[@adventurespec]

Hi there, you can read the full write up on this link and see how to attached other options: www.adventurespec.com/shop/as-lgg-01-03-06-130-adventure-spec-magadan-panniers-mk3-761?search=magdan&order=name+asc#attr=

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

@@adventurespec I was asking if the quick-attachment plastic molle sticks (available from Tusk etc.) can be used to more quickly attach and remove molle pouches from the Magadan bags. Sorry if I wasn’t clear. Did not see a mention of the sticks in the link.

[@adventurespec]

​@@Colorado-Tinkering Ah ok sorry about that. We actually haven't tried sticks ourselves so unfortunately can't say for definite

[@nobbystyles4807]

40 minutes of product but not a single second of how you actually fit them to the bike....... jeez

[@adventurespec]

Hi there, if you look at 3:08 you can see the bags are lifted onto the rack and strapped down, but if you'd like further details look on our website which has all the specs: www.adventurespec.com/shop/as-lgg-01-03-06-130-adventure-spec-magadan-panniers-mk3-761?search=magadan&order=name+asc#attr= Thanks

[@tomz.1114]

they look nice, but there are bigger bags here, basically fully waterproof, more flexible and significantly cheaper. Only the offer of pouches saves a bit. I don't want to advertise, but I assume you are watching other manufacturers ;)

[@adventurespec]

Hi Tom, we're very happy with the design and placement in the market but understand if they are not for you!