Turkana Gear gets used where it matters, out on motorcycles, dirt roads and real overland trips. Here you’ll find independent reviews, magazine features, podcasts and stories from riders and publications around the world who have tested, used or featured Turkana motorcycle luggage and adventure gear.
Why the best Quality Motorcycle Gear Is Worth the Investment “It’s cheap. If it breaks, I’ll just buy another motorcycle bag.” It sounds easier than saving a little longer and buying something better. But the old bag does not disappear, and neither does the money spent replacing it. At Turkana, we could have made the…
There comes a point in life when you stop caring about what adventure motorcycle looks impressive parked outside a coffee shop and start caring about whether you actually feel like riding the thing. That is exactly where Brian Cheyne found himself after a year aboard the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. No ego. No horsepower wars….
Well, it finally happened! Turkana Gear landed in the Fall 2025 edition of Overland Journal, one of the most prestigious magazines in the overlanding world. We’re as surprised as anyone that our funny-named bags and “Do Not Handle With Care” labels ended up sharing pages with Arctic trucks, field watches, and expeditions that make us…
Brian Cheyne for ZAbikers has thrown himself back into the Turkana Safari Challenge, this time on his brand-new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. The Turkana Safari isn’t a race; it’s a series of motorcycle adventure riding challenges across South Africa. Riders choose their routes, tick off destinations, and collect memories instead of trophies. After finishing the…
I had a fun chat with Neil from ADVriderOfficial fame. We chatted about how we got into travelling as PikiPikiOverland and leaving our corporate jobs behind and how Turkana Gear came to life. English being my second language and typical of South Africans, we have a weird accent; sometimes I run out of English airtime….
Designed for enduro adventure motorbike riders looking for flexible and robust storage options. The Italian RoadBook Magazine article looks at the Turkana HippoHips™ Hybrid Saddlebags and examines mounting these saddlebags either over the seat or on a plate. Offering versatility for many different motorbike configurations and rider preferences. Designed from strong, waterproof material, the bags…
Review of the Turkana Madmules rackless motorcycle modular soft luggage by French magazine – Moto Journal Hors-Série Trails Translated: Newcomer to the market of adventure motorcycle soft luggage travel. Turkana Gear was born of the association of two great motorcycle adventure travelers, a Dutch and a South African, who decided to design the rackless baggage to be…
How to fit, and why do we use Molle and pals on our Turkana touring soft luggage. So, what the heck is the difference between “MOLLE webbing” and “PALS webbing”? Are they really the same thing with two different names? As motorcycle adventure enduro tactical pioneering travellers, it’s essential to know the frequently used, confusing…
Dive into the world of seasoned travel overlanders with Expedition Portal’s in-depth look at Turkana’s gear luggage packing storage solutions. Drawing from their extensive experience in tackling some of the toughest terrains across Africa, North America, and places like Patagonia. Luisa and Graeme gives you a firsthand account of how Turkana’s gear holds up in the…
ZA Bikers and Brian takes you on a thrilling motorbike excursion to Brian’s first rally with the new Kove 800X Pro fitted with the Turkana MadMules rackless soft luggage and 25l Duffalo waterproof duffel bag. From Johannesburg, the journey takes picturesque highways to Oudtshoorn for the GrootVoël Rally. Turkana’s soft baggage makes packing easy, while…
Dave Cilliers from ZABikers share his thoughts on the Turkanagear MadMules Rackless waterproof motorbike luggage
Graeme Bell from Expedition Portal on the Duffalo 40L Duffel bag. The indestructible waterproof duffel.
Introducing the new Turkana Gear Hippo HipsTM Saddlebags Plate Mounted Soft Luggage: offering more functionality, adaptability and configurability to different riding styles and trips.
