In May 2008, I quickly got sucked into the world of adventure biking. Remembering watching a movie of guys doing a trip to Van Zyl’s Pass in Namibia. I yearned to also experience an adventure like that, the challenges, hardships and all. But life happened and dreams fade….
In May 2008, I quickly got sucked into the world of adventure biking. Remembering watching a movie of guys doing a trip to Van Zyl’s Pass in Namibia. I yearned to also experience an adventure like that, the challenges, hardships and all. But life happened and dreams fade….
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…
So here’s the deal. Three amigos on a mission to prove you don’t need big adventure motorcycles — or good decisions — to have a great day. We grabbed a Triumph Scrambler 400X, a Royal Enfield Himalayan, and a CFMoto 450MT Ibex. Then we slapped on some Turkana MadMule™ rackless soft saddlebags, fitted a Bullfrog™…
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…
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…
