Description :
I wanted a set of simple pannier bags but couldn't find what I needed. Bugger it, I'll make my own I thought. No frills just tough and simple to use. The logical idea was to borrow off bicycle panniers and make them roll top. That way, they could provide variable volume but not increase the width of the bike. In reality they have changed little from the original prototypes I made. Over the years and with the help of feedback from users I have refined the design to make them as tough and easy to use as I can.
Andy
Carefully developed with ease of use and longevity in mind. - A fraction of the cost of hard panniers.
- Elegantly simple and functional.
- Ideal for Dual sport adventures or long distance touring.
- Tough as nails, 12oz reinforced Aussie canvas.
- Dust proof, highly water resistant, waterproof with optional liners.
- Variable volume via roll top closing.
- No zips to break or get clogged with dirt.
- Proven through thorough testing and constant attention to detail.
- Quite simply the toughest little buggers on the market!
Recently voted best panniers on test by Overlander magazine in the USA (fall edition).
Beware of copies! We have developed these bags over the last 10 years of mud, sweat and beers.
Expedition Pannierz Info
- Proven by hundreds of Aussie adventure riders in possibly the toughest environment on earth. (Read more)
- Constructed of heavy weight, truck side, polyester reinforced Aussie canvas they will last for ages. Made to withstand the punishment that dual sport bikes or the serious tourer hands out.
- Variable capacity from about 15 to 25 litres per bag via a roll top system, increasing the volume of the bag but not the width of the bike.
- Stiffening in the roll top seals off the bags from dust and water.
- Clever touches such as a small strap that loops through grab rails or rack to prevent the bags vibrating forward over rough road.
- Mesh pocket on the rear panel for water or oil bottles.
- Hard plastic internal panel for rigidity and strength.
- Stiffened tops for accurate closing.
- Cut so that water runs down the outer edges and drips off, there are no catch points.
- Sturdily constructed, double stitched (triple in vital places) and beautifully finished.
- Specially reinforced cross straps.
- Quality Acetel nylon side release clips rated at 300kg.
- Little securing straps to stop vibration forward on rough roads.
Four Pocket Expedition Pannierz
- People have been asking for 4 pocket Expedition Pannierz, that is two pockets per bag/side. We are now bowing to that pressure and offering them. Be aware of why I designed the panniers as I did though. The body of Expedition Pannierz were cut on human thigh length so that they would fit neatly under the pillion passenger's bent legs. Extra pockets on the front edge of the bags would make this uncomfortable. So if you carry a passenger don't go there!
Hard panniers pose a leg injury risk in a fall and are difficult to repair on the road. Damage to Expedition Pannierz from a fall can be fixed in almost any small village anywhere in the world. Try that with alloy boxes. Have you ever seen the contents of an alloy box after it has rattled along a bush track for an hour or two? A coating of black dust covers everything. A simple fall can stuff catches and lids.
A pair of the Expedition Pannierz took Ted “Jupiter’s Travels” Simon halfway around the world. As he said “ the panniers were truly great”
Here is what a happy customer in the US wrote on his ADV post.
"BTW, which bag do you like better the Andy Strapz or Dirt Bagz?
I'll try to be diplomatic in my response, but the bottom line is that halfway through the two weeks crossing the dusty Great Basin desert, my wife was about ready to douse the Dirt Bagz in gasoline and torch them. The zippers were getting jammed, it was cumbersome to get things in and out... Your bags perform so much better; it's really an eye-opener to see the two of them in action side-by-side.
Anyway, I promised her that when we returned I'd work some overtime and specifically dedicate the proceeds to upgrading her panniers. So there it is. Thanks for remembering that I'd ordered before".
- Maniacs please note
To give your Expedition Pannierz more support while flying through the air or ripping corrugations apart I recommend a strap around the base of the bags. This holds them against the frames more securely . Naturally, I reckon that a 1250 Flat Strap is the best way to go.
Frames - click here for page
Most bikes will need a simple rail to keep the Expedition Pannierz from contacting the wheel and exhausts. The frame needs only to be a light rod or tube rail on most bikes. We recommend that you buy the Expedition Pannierz before you build your frames to make sure they fit exactly where you want.
To learn more and view Expedition Pannierz on a few different bikes click here
