Andy Strapz Adventure Saddle Bags
Australian Made Adventure Saddle Bag Panniers
Made in Australia from our tried and crashed, 17oz Aussie, Dynaproofed canvas, they are packed (pun intended, sorry) with new approaches to the existing features.
The basics of the pannier bags remain unchanged from those Andy made for himself all that time ago. If it ain’t broke……
Although the basics stood the test of time and Aussie riders, that doesn’t mean the nice little extras can’t be tweaked and improved.
The side pockets are bigger with the rear closed via roll top. Front is now larger with the same mesh style of old but uses a special shock cord loop to prevent water bottles bouncing out under the most severe conditions.
Crashability, one of the key design briefs set by Andy (he's good at it!), has also been improved by changing the side buckles to a low profile ‘Ladder Loc’ buckle. The Ladder Loc is also easier to undo when wet and dirty.
Please note: Ignore any Avduro ll reference. There's no such thing, it's a long boring story.
Compare Expedition and Avduro Pannierz
We usually have bags on the shelf ready to go but occasionally we may need a few days to finish off a new batch.
Please note the bags in the video use the old style D Rings not our new Ladder Lock system.
Australian made high-quality Acetal clips, rated to 300kg. Tension relieving, non slip tagged low-profile ladder-lock clips chosen specifically to be long lasting and crash friendly.
“There’s is a new generation of Adventure rider. Well-rounded dirt nutters strapping gear to a mid-sized chooky and going forth at a great pace, cartwheeling into the never never. And they require a new generation of throw-over panniers.” — Andy
Designed to service riders on ‘expeditions’, my original soft panniers were consistently being pushed way beyond what I had in mind for them. So, after five years of listening, two years of testing, refining and testing again; Avduro Pannierz were born then refined to to Version 2.
There’s a reason the Expedition Pannierz are being pushed further than I intended, it’s because they’re easy to use, they’re practical and they’re bloody tough. As part of our react and refine philosophy here at Strapz HQ, where we’re constantly listening to feedback and improving our products, we celebrated the Expedition Pannierz’ 15th birthday with the Avduro 2 makeover.
The Avduro Pannierz retain all the practicality of the Expedition throw-overs — the architecture doesn’t change — they just get even tougher. And to achieve this, I’ve added four carefully considered elements.
Tension-relieving Ladder Loc buckle and strap sets are strategically placed behind the pockets and across the back to reduce harsh movement dealt out by those relentless corrugations. A wider rear base strap and a low-profile ladder-lock fastener make the Avduros more crash friendly than the Expedition Pannierz, too.
The stitch pattern on the bigger bottle pockets allow belly straps to slide behind the contents of the pockets. The roll top pocket has a back panel to help seal it to dust and crap.
If they’re that much tougher, you might be wondering why anyone would bother with the Expedition Pannierz? That’s easy — Expeditions are simpler to use. The added securing points of the Avduro Pannierz also means a bit more time between you and your first beer at the end of your day’s ride.
If you’re more of an adventure tourer than an outback escapee, you are probably best served by the Expedition Pannierz. But if you’re using hard-box frames then Avduro Pannierz are best suited to keep the bags sitting neater and more toward the vertical on the upright racks those leg-breaker hard boxes need. Either way, be sure to check out my Framez. After all, they’re made to fit my panniers exactly.
Most mobs fix the liners in their bags permanently, to me that makes no sense.
Liners that fit perfectly but are instantly removeable makes much more sense. I can whip the contents out of my bags, chuck 'em in my tent and bugger off to fetch a case of beer in a flash.
Oh, they make for a waterproof system too.
Many riders have other pursuits like canoeing, hiking and the like, they already have dry bags to use as liners, all good, use them. Ours are a perfect fit however.
We suggest one of each colour to stay (at least a little) organised. In the Bags and Liner kits you will get one Orange and one Silver.
Beware of bags that if caught on a stick in the bush will open up like a banana.
CS12 allows us to make crash friendly bags, ones that will go sliding along the road and be ready to go as soon as you get the bike upright. Being canvas it is easily repaired if you do hit hard or have a dumb moment.
Made in Australia to the highest standards, meeting Military specs, CS12 T/S (tear stop) is 100% Corespun. This ensures that the fabric is suitable for any situation where great strength is required.
Tear Resistance: WARP – 250N, (AS 2001.2.10) and WEFT – 190N via a polyester ripstop thread
Breaking Force: WARP – 3200N, (AS 2001.2.3) and WEFT – 2870N
Hydrostatic Head: 800mm min, (AS 2001.2.17)
Corespun
A traditional canvas thread comprises of a blend of fibres which can be all cotton or a mixture of polyester and cotton or just polyester which are grouped and spun together to create a single thread, which is then woven into a canvas. Corespun canvas is a much more complex process. Each thread consists of a strong centre core of polyester, which is then tightly entwined in a 100% cotton outer layer. This creates a very strong dense fabric that is considerably lighter and stronger, which achieves the better performance than a much heavier traditional canvas otherwise would. Some companies are known to just put a corespun thread in the tears top lines and call it a corespun fabric whereas a true corespun is where all the threads including the tear stop one are corespun . Defence Forces usually only specify the 100% corespun fabrics because of the strength and performance capabilities of these fabrics
Waterproofed
The Dynaproofed™ process guarantees to be waterproof with every batch of canvas being produced to exacting standards and tested for Hydrostatic pressure
as well as Cone Test leakage. Dynaproofed™ Canvas fabrics offer a Hydrostatic
water resistance of approx 700mm and 0ml Cone Test leakage.
UV & Rot/Mildew Resistant
The Dynaproofed™ chemical formulation also combines for resistance against
degradation caused from harmful UV, as well as rot, mildew and fungicidal attack.
Breathable
While the canvas guarantees to be waterproof, the impregnation production
system for Dynaproofed™ Canvas fabrics ensures the chemical formulation is
fully immersed into the fabric and squeezed into the fi bres. Unlike coated fabrics,
this exclusive Dynaproofed™ process allows for the unique fabric attributes of
both waterproofness and breathability therefore reducing the possibility of
condensation forming inside the tent.
Construction and Dimensional Stability
All Dynaproofed™ fabric is also pre-treated to remove all weaving oils and lubricants
that attract mildew. During this process the fabric is also processed to control the
shrinkage and dimensional stability to allow only for ‘take-up’ of the seams.
Dynaproof™ reproofing compound is
the recommended product to restore
the waterproofi ng and mildew resistant
properties of weathered Dynaproofed
canvas. Dynaproof is a formulation
modelled on the high performance.
We have many happy GSA riders with our panniers on the OEM frames on their bikes.
There are a couple of regular questions we get.
Here's the answers.
Yes, you will need Extensions.
We offer a stay (click here) for the exhaust side to reduce the outside risk of the bags slipping through the frames and touching the pipe.
These are from the 20th Anniversary Limited Edition bags which preceeded Avduro 2
Whilst on my latest adventure up through Dangalli I managed to hit an Emu at about 80 or so Ks. After eventually stopping and checking for damage, I didn't really notice too much and hence continued the ride. Later whilst looking at the bike I noticed the LH bag was hanging a bit off square and upon checking found one of the D Rings broken on the Front LH bag mount. I didn't really think about this too much, just tied it up with a zip tie and moved on. However it was later when getting my gear from the bag that I found my 2 cans of soup with bottoms blown out, 1 jar of coffee, 1 plastic coffee cup, my 4 weetbix and small milk in another plastic container and 1 container of fruit absolutely obliterated "What a mess in the dry bag"!! all my food and gear trashed in one hit. I would never have thought it possible given the only damage externally was a broken D Ring on the top LH front of the bag. I knew these bags were reasonably tough given the dusty and wet conditions these bags have experienced but this gave me a whole new respect for not only their toughness and reliability but the design and construction as well. Well done Andy top product with an affordable price tag. Hey Rob, close shave. They're fixed and ready for the next Emu (or Cow). Andy
I can now vouch that the Avduro limited edition panniers are Cow Proof! On our 7000km Cape York/Gulf/Corner Country (and back to Gippsland) in July I hit a cow - a full grown Brahman cow ran at full tilt out of the bushes. Somehow I managed to stay upright as I speared through the gutters, sand, trees and back onto the road and be uninjured (but the cow was knocked down and spun 180 then limped away). We "met" at about 60-80kmh and it bent the crash bars plus holed my radiator (stupid KTM design flaw - mounting the shrouds to the radiator!)). The cow’s shoulder basically hit the front of the crash bars and as we glanced off each other, the cow’s rump also hit and dragged on the front of the right hand pannier which took a lot of the load. This broke the two front strap attachment points of the pannier – but all the rest of the straps held and it was still so secure that during the disassembly of the bike, we didn't even notice the pannier was damaged because it was still held in place by the remainder. I only noticed the loose straps that night, 200km later. Good redundancy and a solid product! I can't fault these bags - dry (after many deep river crossings), dustproof(after about 5500 of dirt and a hell of a lot of dusty overtakes on 4WDs) and secure (after 5500 of corrugations and a cow), plus they are so easy to use. Tip1: I used some Flat Strapz horizontally around the panniers (a pair on each pannier, 1.0 and 1.25m) so that when the bag wasn't full, they held the stuff closer in and the bike wasn't as wide Tip2: If you want a way to provide security from theft, try the Mini Python cable (1.8mX5mm), Master Brand from Bunnings. $27 Thanks heaps Andy for great products and heaps of good advice. Rob
I recently bought a set of limited edition Avduro Panniers for my 2010 BMW R1200GS. I had previously owned a set of Expedition Panniers, which I used on a DR650. Loved these as they held lots of gear and a pouch for a water bottle in each. I bought the Avduro Panniers as they have 2 pockets in each, and I found the rear pockets to be perfect for carrying my Jetboil water heater. I used 20litre plastic Jerry cans in my Expedition Panniers, but found them restrictive in what I can fit into the Avduro Panniers, so didn’t use them. The Avduros also have an outside pocket, which is handy for carrying flattish items. I carry a flat packed first aid kit in one. They weigh about 1.1kg each, compared with the 6kg plus each of the plastic BMW Vario Panniers saving over 10kg overall. Also a big advantage is that the bags load from the top so that every space can be utilised. The roll top is very effective. I have travelled to the Sunshine Coast recently and found the bags very effective and practical. It rained heavily whilst in Queensland and the Panniers did take in a little moisture, but I had not got around to seasoning the stitching by soaking and drying a few times as is recommended. Attachment was by more than enough straps, to attach to the Andy Strapz pannier racks which I was lucky enough to buy second hand. The bags didn’t move over 4000kms. No sign of rubbing either. I did however spend a lot of time in the garage fitting the bags properly as per Andy’s written instructions. In conclusion I am very happy with the Avduro Limited Edition Pannierz (mine is #25)
Avduro 2 only
Two saddle bags with all connecting straps attached.
Avduro 2 and Liner Deal
Two saddle bags with all connecting straps attached.
Two of our perfect fit Liners
A popular modification is to cut off a 20 litre plastic 'jerry' can and slip it inside.
If that floats yer boat, go for it.
Personally I'm not a fan of the idea.
I find it essentially makes a hard pannier out of a soft one.
Avduro Panniers will fit almost all saddle bag and pannier frames.
We make a range of lightweight frames for many different bikes CLICK HERE
This video looks at the superceeded Expedition Pannierz but gives you a good idea how we roll.
I purchased these bags in 2012. Since then they have seen out two Teneres and thousands of off-road kilometres., numerous crashes and plenty of bad weather riding from mud, rain, dust extreme heat (Tenere Tragics 2016 ride ) . These bags will last my riding days out. If I needed another set these are what I would get.
G'day Andy, We've been busy beating the crap out of your kit for the past 7 month and have to say that your stuff is not just tough it's AFRICA tough! So much stuff has failed to take the abuse over here but your A Bagz, Expedition Pannierz and Avduro Pannierz have been holding it all together from the bottom of Africa now to the top!
My first set of Andyz lasted over 600 000kms. I replaced them and burnt a hole on the new set Andy repaired them and had them back to me in Sydney in less than 1 week. Great service, Thank you. Russ
A few months ago, I bought a pair of Avduro Soft Panniers and Liners for my 2017 R1200GSA. Their first real try out was the Ulysses Melbourne Autumn Alpine Tour – an overnighter to Fall’s Creek. With an inch (25mm) of rain from Omeo to Fall’s and then another 10mm next morning from Fall’s to Myrtleford, if ever bags were going to fail the waterproof test, this was the time!! Nope – totally dry, totally waterproof!! I enjoy a ride in the rain if I’m well prepared and the security of knowing your dry gear is exactly that adds heaps to the enjoyment!! Highly recommended!! Also very happy with the advice, support and prompt service too – great mob to deal with!! Many thanks Greg Gleason
Got my pannierz and rack. Fit straight on the bike with no stuffing about. Very impressed, I'd recommend these to anyone. 5 Stars.
This is a different Rob, not the same unlucky bloke! I can now vouch that the Avduro limited edition panniers are Cow Proof! On our 7000km Cape York/Gulf/Corner Country (and back to Gippsland) in July I hit a cow - a full grown Brahman cow ran at full tilt out of the bushes. Somehow I managed to stay upright as I speared through the gutters, sand, trees and back onto the road and be uninjured (but the cow was knocked down and spun 180 then limped away). We "met" at about 60-80kmh and it bent the crash bars plus holed my radiator (stupid KTM design flaw - mounting the shrouds to the radiator!)). The cow’s shoulder basically hit the front of the crash bars and as we glanced off each other, the cow’s rump also hit and dragged on the front of the right hand pannier which took a lot of the load. This broke the two front strap attachment points of the pannier – but all the rest of the straps held and it was still so secure that during the disassembly of the bike, we didn't even notice the pannier was damaged because it was still held in place by the remainder. I only noticed the loose straps that night, 200km later. Good redundancy and a solid product! I can't fault these bags - dry (after many deep river crossings), dustproof(after about 5500 of dirt and a hell of a lot of dusty overtakes on 4WDs) and secure (after 5500 of corrugations and a cow), plus they are so easy to use. Tip1: I used some Flat Strapz horizontally around the panniers (a pair on each pannier, 1.0 and 1.25m) so that when the bag wasn't full, they held the stuff closer in and the bike wasn't as wide Tip2: If you want a way to provide security from theft, try the Mini Python cable (1.8mX5mm), Master Brand from Bunnings. $27 Thanks heaps Andy for great products and heaps of good advice. Rob
Whilst on my latest adventure up through Dangalli I managed to hit an Emu at about 80 or so Ks. After eventually stopping and checking for damage, I didn't really notice too much and hence continued the ride. Later whilst looking at the bike I noticed the LH bag was hanging a bit off square and upon checking found one of the D Rings broken on the Front LH bag mount. I didn't really think about this too much, just tied it up with a zip tie and moved on. However it was later when getting my gear from the bag that I found my 2 cans of soup with bottoms blown out, 1 jar of coffee, 1 plastic coffee cup, my 4 weetbix and small milk in another plastic container and 1 container of fruit absolutely obliterated "What a mess in the dry bag"!! all my food and gear trashed in one hit. I would never have thought it possible given the only damage externally was a broken D Ring on the top LH front of the bag. I knew these bags were reasonably tough given the dusty and wet conditions these bags have experienced but this gave me a whole new respect for not only their toughness and reliability but the design and construction as well. Well done Andy top product with an affordable price tag. Hey Rob, close shave. They're fixed and ready for the next Emu (or Cow). Andy
More review on the original bags here https://www.andystrapz.com/product/expedition-pannierz
I was originally going to do a review of Andys panniers. Which I have to say are absolutely spot on for quality/size/practicality. I’ve run mine for around 10,000 kms, mixed on and off-road use. These were given to me second hand and had done some serious mileage off-road, you would never know it. Other than a good impregnating with dust, they look brand new. Buckles are all working no pulled threads Just a great product. Further to that I’ve had cause to call the shop a few times for assistance or advice a few times, all I can say is these guys offer second to none customer service. Recently I had a problem with a Schuberth headset Andy took time out to help me trouble shoot the issue and identified the problem was firmware related. Thanks Andy I really appreciate the help, will recommend you and your shop to anyone
I purchased a pair of avduro panniers earlier in the year and have been using them extensively over the last couple of months. They are prefect for what I need and I have no issues with them at all. They fit perfectly on my Tenere adventure mounts and hold more then my OEM panniers, they are well balanced when loaded and perfectly protect the contents inside form dust and rain. I totally recommend them and being an Aussie made product I no had issues with the correspondence, delivery and quality, get a set and you will be more than happy and you will be helping a Aussie business.
After owning a couple of other brand bags including brand new Nelson Riggs, a trip to the desert where I saw 80% of the 52 riders had these bags, got me intrigued about what was so special! They looked pretty basic & farm industrial like, that I was curious as to why they were so popular. I returned from the desert & visited Motoraad in Perth to check them out! Given that a pair of Andy Strapz weighed less than just one of the other designed bags...that was good enough for me! Now that I’ve clocked up 40,000kms with these bags and am doing a 1 year adventure ride around Australia in the most challenging of terrains....I can confidently say that these are the BEST bags ever! 200 drops later and a few easy repairs in between, they’re GOLD! I also bought the top bag and was skeptical that it would be waterproof but it proved me wrong! And the easy access side pockets...winning! Well done lads on creating the most toughest, simplest, practical bags ever! Huge fan!
Just did a 7 day trip with your Pannierz on a DL650. Rode through some appalling NZ rain and wind. They were awesome. Watertight, easy to mount each day, accessible during the day and flexible storage. Just great all rounders. I bought these panniers 18 months ago off the original buyer. They’ve done quite a bit of work. They work on my ‘71 Triumph as well. Nice product. Smart design. Look good. Worth the money. Everything I own made by Andy Strapz has been a winner. Stu in NZ........... Feel free to use this as a review online.
Best bang for buck panniers on the market by a country mile. I've been using the Expedition Pannierz for 10 years now ... including on a 100,000km 2.5 year hard way round the world ride with my brother (who also has the same panniers). Anytime our bikes took a nap these panniers were there as crash pads ... they copped an absolute flogging. When a bike took a deep slumber and the panniers got damaged it was no hassle to get the local shoe guy in the next village to do a patch job and crack on ... you just can't do that with other panniers. I've used fancy heaps more expensive panniers before with their radio-frequency welded seams blah blah blah ... beautiful at first ... then first off big tear ... left with a pannier that leaks and holds water ... trickier fix so I was stuffed. Quality heavy weight canvas with ripstop weave ... that's the go! (Google review copied to this page by Andy)
My second purchase of Andy Strapz frames and panniers couldn’t be happier with my recent Avduro bags and frames for my Triumph rally pro which was a breeze to install frames lined up perfect and for the bags well, you already know how good they are, it's why l chose Andy’s bags again Stupid me sold my last pair with Ktm 1190 l had few years ago Won’t be doing that again Big thanks to Andy and his team great service great products Highly recommended !!!
Hi Andy, I bought a set of your soft panniers nearly 4 years ago. Since then they have been on my DR650 for more than 50,000 klms. I usually take the road less travelled, and sometimes have laid the old girl down in mud gravel and rocks. Vic alps, logging tracks, anywhere away from the madding crowd !! If I have to rate your panniers, it is as follows - Waterproof 10/10 - Ability to withstand a slide along the gravel 10/10 - Quality of materials ,stitching etc 10/10. These panniers are as tough as a DR650,and that is as tough as it gets. Please feel free to refer anyone with any questions regarding your panniers to me. A very satisfied customer.
Hi Andy, I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with your panniers. I have been riding for about 45 years. I have owned and run a riding school in Perth (Alert Motorcycle School) for nearly 15 years. I have personally owned an embarrassing number of bikes over the last 40 years or so including a number of big and mid sized BMWs. Nearly all of them I have quipped with luggage and have had experience with Givi, SW Motech, BMW and Wolfman amongst others. I recently traded way down to a little Honda CRF250L which I will be riding across the country on in December and which has become my go to bike. I’ve just done a camping test run with the full set up and and am bloody pleased with the panniers. I may yet own other bikes but I think I have found my forever panniers! They’re beautifully made, strong and flexible. If and when I get a new murdersickle the ‘strapz are definitely coming with me. I’ll be recommending them to everyone, Keep up the good work,
No doubt you've heard this 1000 times by now Andy.... took my BMW on an 8000km trip to Innamincka, Port Douglas and back again in July. The panniers are awesome!
Recently purchased a set of Andy' Avduro Pannierz and to say that they are a quality bit of kit is an understatement. Built like a tank, simple and easy to use and quick to attach and remove from bike. Several other riders had different bags but these had a multitude of straps and bits to do up to secure the bags... Andy' are just 2 simple straps and you are done. Perfectly waterproof as tested on several days of wet weather and creek crossings. One very happy camper and highly recommend to anyone looking for a set of soft panniers.
