What Your Luggage Says About You

Motorcycle luggage shouldn’t be a hard decision. It also shouldn’t be a status symbol either. Soft bags aren’t just for vagabonds and rebels. Hard luggage isn’t just for pansies or first class travelers. You should choose based on your travel needs.
Some folks say the choice is easy, always go with hard luggage. It’s durable and more secure. But there are some good reasons to consider soft luggage options as well. Always consider weight and function.

Travel Light

Soft luggage is lightweight and versatile for trips through desolate terrain. Innovators like Amphibious Products offer a variety of luggage bags that protect against water damage, like humidity and rain, as well as earthy debris like sand and dirt. Plus, soft luggage bags offer handy features like shoulder straps and accessible pockets for electronics.

You may also want to consider soft saddlebags if traveling long distances with a passenger. Soft luggage is more flexible and easy to adjust for comfort.

Travel Far

If you’re carrying delicate items or electronics like laptops, drones, etc., hard luggage is a must. Hard luggage bags are tougher to break into and offer more comprehensive damage protection. However, they do require luggage racks.

Depending on size, hard luggage bags can also be used as tables or chairs when camping. It’s certainly a convenient option but can oftentimes be the more expensive option. It really just depends on what you’re carrying and where you’re going.

Hard Luggage:

Greater security/can’t be torn

High-impact damage protection

Can be repurposed as a chair/table

Easy to clean

Soft Luggage:

Lightweight durability

Convenient bike-to-foot travel

Versatile features

Washable

Top Priority: Get a Topbox

We do recommend investing in a top box regardless. Choose a top box big enough to store a helmet and other smaller items like a wallet or phone charger.