21brothers Sawky 30l Soft Bags Review (and Torby Plus 5l)
 

Hi!
I did a little review about the bags I am using on my trip from Vienna to Bangkok: 21brothers' Sawky 30l Soft Bags and Torby Plus 5l.
Here's the review, including some pictures:
http://transasia.mgrubinger.at/2015/...torby-plus-5l/

Hope you find this useful, please let me know if you have any suggestions or other experiences with these bags.


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Thank you for taking time to write the review! :clap:

There is definitely an absence of reviews (in english) of the 21 Brothers panniers bags. Another review that I found suggests that the external material could be more hardwearing: Panniers on the xCountry - Defylife

I have been considering these an alternative to my current solution that are around 20L per bag and not big enough when riding with a pillion and camping gear - an extra 20L (total) would come in handy. After reading both reviews, I may have been optimistic in hoping for better longetivity, crash-worthiness and waterproofing but I guess that is why they are €120.

I am not totally put off (yet) and I keep searching for more reviews while I procrastinate :)

Hi DaleC!
Thanks for the link, I haven't seen it before. Anyway, I hope my review was still useful. I have to admit that Carl's photos are much better though ;-)
Compared to e.g. Ortlieb bags, I do think the 21brothers will wear quicker (especially when dropping the bike regularly ;-) ) but as you said: the price is really low. I guess if 21bros could improve the bags in a new version for a few dollars more to make them even better.
If the flaws of these bags are a concern of course depends on your trip, your budget, your preferences etc etc.

Have fun evaluating options ;-)

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