Turkana Duffalo™ Duffel Bag
The newly redesigned Turkana Duffalo™ looks like a classic duffel bag, but there’s a lot more going on under the surface. This tough, waterproof, dustproof multitasker is built as hardcore soft luggage for motorcycles, yet it’s just as versatile for 4×4 trips, travel, gym sessions, or wherever else life takes you.
Bikers tend to be a rough bunch, hard on their gear and not big on pampering kit. So we created the Duffalo™ as an extreme adventure dual-sport motorcycle tail bag that sticks firmly to our KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) philosophy.
It’s straightforward, durable, and ready for anything, whether you’re strapping it to the back of a bike, tossing it into a 4×4, or hauling it through an airport.
Disclaimer: Please note that our products might vary in colour, material and construction from time to time.
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Turkana Duffalo™ Duffel Bag
We had to rethink the classic duffel. Our experience over the years with the “old-style” duffel had to undergo an update to be more durable, tough, and usable for motorcycle touring and other dual-sport adventure use.
The Turkana Duffalo™ duffel bag features a universal style with a wide mouth design, accommodating most motorcycles, 4x4s, and kayaks for travel. It features vital characteristics that enhance usability.
We redesigned the adventure wide-mouth duffel to be a stronger, more versatile, and more durable motorcycle companion.
Wide-mouth duffel check!
Without a doubt, a wide-mouth bag is incredibly user-friendly! You can effortlessly pack and unpack without throwing out everything to get to Teddy (who is always hiding at the bottom). The wide opening is ideal for carrying large things, such as a circus tent garage.
The light-coloured removable waterproof liner and our colour-coded pack cubes make it simple to find what you’re looking for, and packing is a breeze!
The rolltop closure ensures the bag is 100% dustproof and waterproof with an IP67 rating that withstands quick submersions in water, good for any adventure motorcycle expedition.
Tough as nails outer layer, check!
The outer layer is made from strong Rhinocote™ fabric, which can take a lot of abuse and has high tear, chafing, and abrasion resistance. Round the world, motorbike riders understand the need for strong, tough materials.
With this fabric as the first level of protection, it allowed us to add usable tie-down points, which are not always found on PVC/TPU duffel bags. To add more redundancy, we also padded the bottom layer for more protection, to prevent chafing and abrasion from damaging the inside layer and to be kind to the motorcycle paintwork and bodywork.
Water and dustproof inner liner, check!
The second layer consists of a waterproof inner liner that fits inside the Duffalo™ and secures the opening rim of the duffel with hook & loop (that stuff that makes the tearing sounds).
The inside is a light colour to allow you to see the contents easier. The liner is removable, so the Moto Adventure duffel bag can be used with or without the liner. Water might still gather between the liner and the outer bag, but it will not penetrate the inner liner.
If the worst should happen and the inner liner does get damaged. It can simply be replaced without the need to replace the entire bag.
Carry Straps: Doubles as Backpack and Shoulder Straps, Check!
We decided to get rid of the shoulder strap (that one never uses!) and created adjustable carry handles, doubling as shoulder straps when the need arises to use the duffel as a backpack.
Triple Layer Design
The kryptonite of all the PU/PVC type duffels is that they get holes and eventually tears (and Duck Tape only lasts so long!). Abrasion, continuous shaving, and sharp objects have a way to damage those bags, so we decided to go with an inner liner, as we believe a dual-layer is a must.
If your outer bags tear, you can easily repair them, and your inner bag will continue to protect your valuables from dust and water. If you tear the inner bag, you can repair it temporarily and replace it easily. Why throw away a bag just because the fabric that is supposed to keep it water- and dustproof can’t deal with hair-raising motorbike dual-sport or daily adventures?
The additional inner padded bottom layer, check!
Sandwiched between the outer layer of skin and the inner waterproof/dustproof dry bag is a padded protective layer. This protective layer is designed to offer additional protection against vibration and chafing.
Riding rough enduro-type offroad tracks or teeth-rattling backcountry dirt roads, vibration and chafing in many cases will cause holes in any fabric.
The triple layer minimises holes and protects content and valuables, and should a hole appear, the soft luggage motorcycle duffel bag can still be used as intended.
Field repairable, check!
When you have a yard sale on a tiny dirt road (on your way to climbing Mount Jebel Toubkal in the Moroccan Atlas mountains), the Duffalo™ motorbike duffel bag is field repairable.
All our Turkana Gear motorcycle soft luggage products can be repaired with basic sewing kits or dental floss and a multitool. Buckles and webbing are standard sizes across the world and easy to find and replace.
M.O.L.L.E & PALS Pouch Attachment System, check!
It is essential that the luggage can be customised for various excursions or experiences. What better system to employ than the one Chuck Norris uses? We used the M.O.L.L.E. & PALS system on our motorbike soft luggage bags, which provides improved tie-down choices and adjustable and usable features. Configure the Duffalo™ duffel bag to individual travel luggage preferences by adding pouches, tiny tent bags, drink holders, and more.
The M.O.L.L.E (Pouch Attachment Ladder System) & PALS webbing (Pouch Attachment Ladder System) on our gear are not for vanity or cosmetics. Our PALS webbing is a standardised, durable system designed for modular attachments and to carry weight. With any standard M.O.L.L.E pouch, configure the baggage to exactly suit your needs on the trip ahead.
The future
With the dual-layer design, the choices of fabrics and designs are unlimited—watch this space for future limited edition series’ with different colours and designs. Personalisation is important to people, as not everyone wants a black bag, so these options allow for a broader range of colours and attachment options for us to increase the range.
The fun part is spotting a luggage piece that is unique but still as hardcore and tough as those trips we all aspire to.
The ultimate multi-tasker!
The Duffalo™ — One Bag That Does It All
Use your Duffalo™ for more than just motorbike riding. This utility travel bag can be used just as much for going to the gym, storing your 4×4 accessories, or even as a rugged business travel bag. When packed correctly, this duffel will protect your cameras, notebooks, phones, and important documents. You can also take it horseback riding.
Being waterproof, it is even an ideal companion for watersports such as canoeing, kayaking, yachting, rafting, surfing, parasailing, sailing, and windsurfing—use it also to keep wet clothes and gear from getting other stuff wet.
The Duffalo™ fits the Turkana philosophy, in which we tried to find a balance between great quality and yet good value for money. The bag is affordable, and all components of the bag can be easily mended, as slip-ups can happen.
This is a great add-on to your kit and makes you adventure-ready for that next big trip!
From Expedition Portal:
Graeme Bell a well-travelled overlander, explains why and how Moto Gear for 4WD Overlanding are complementing crossover gear.
“There is nothing us old-school, long-distance overlanders love more than practical gear that serves more than one purpose, is lightweight, and more durable than a bad reputation. Bikers, generally, seem proud of their collective bad rep.
But they are also creative and innovative when it comes to gear, as they only want to carry the essentials and rely entirely on these products when far from the beaten track.
There is no good reason why there should not be a cross-pollination of gear from two wheels to four. Essential gear is universal; minimalism and overland travel go hand in hand. The more compact or occupied your vehicle is, the more likely you are to need solutions that save space and reduce weight.”
Graeme Bell
Product Features
- 100% Waterproof Dustproof Dry Bag
- Compression straps
- Compression straps over the roll top
- Field repairable
- Flat bottom
- Light colour inside
- Removable waterproof dustproof liner
- Rhinocote™
- Roll-top closure
- M.O.L.L.E. system can be used to secure additional luggage
- Universal fit to any type of motorcycle
- Wide opening
- Padded bottom for added shaving/abrasion resistance
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Color | Charcoal, Light Grey |
| Volume | 25L, 40L, 60L |
Fitment
How to fit and use Molle Pouches to Pals Webbing on Turkana touring soft luggage bags.
With the Duffalo™ duffel bag, the PALS webbing allows for compatible MOLLE pouches and bags to be fitted. Allowing for additional storage and quick access to gear. In this article, we comprehensively explain how to fit MOLLE pouches to PALS webbing. It is extremely important to understand and learn how to fit them correctly.
The video explains how to fit and use Molle and Pals webbing on the Turkana Gear Soft Luggage motorcycle systems.
Step-by-step guide to attaching MOLLE pouches to PALS webbing:
- Align the PALS Webbing: Line up the straps on your MOLLE accessory with the PALS webbing on your platform (duffel bags, saddlebags, etc.).
- Weave the Straps: Begin by weaving the attachment straps together in and out of the PALS webbing, ensuring a tight and secure fit. Alternating the straps while weaving them through the PALS webbing makes it a lot easier than trying to one strap at a time. This creates a strong bond between the accessory and the platform.
- Secure the Attachment: Once fully woven, use snaps studs. Make sure everything is tight to prevent movement during use.
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