For what it's worth, the cheeky bastard really did expense that footlong. ~RF9

FortNine videos used to be a rare treat, and now they are arriving at wonderfully regular intervals. I love it.

The fact you guys will recommend products you don’t sell is a rare piece of honesty. I happen to own/have owned everything shown here and I can’t find anything to disagree with.

"Universal mounting system, which means no matter what kind of bike you have it won't be perfect"- the most honest statement ever. Thx.

Got to say. I was sceptical at first. When a successful concept brings in new people it's very common for it to be ruined. But 45 and all before him is a brilliant addition to the F9 team. He captures the feel of the "show" perfectly and it's even elevated it to a new level with the dynamic between you two. Well done.

I wasnt shure about 4x in his first apperance. I liked him by his second cameo. Now i cant imagine F9 without him, such an awesome team, really good videos, keep it up.

I own the Mosko panniers and love them. I’ve used the warranty twice and had them repaired at no charge, I drop my 1090 a lot. Great company with great customer service

Keep them coming 45. We are accepting you!

Yep I agree about Mosko Moto. Their products are genius. So much attention to detail and they stand by their products. Their customer support is second to none as well. I’m not sponsored by them but I’m a huge fan. Their tank bag is amazing too.

Another Mosko Moto fan here. Tested on a few weeks trip around Europe. After a full year of heavy usage and 15k miles done I can confirm: It's great!

I use Rhinowalk bags. Inexpensive, waterproof and modular. Lotsa size options as well. I have a z900 Cafe with a small pillion and a sport rack and have no trouble securely mounting these bags to my bike without a proprietary rack system. For street use, they work great for me. I got caught in a downpour and they are definitely waterproof. I cannot comment on off-road ADV bike use, but considering the prices quoted in this video, it's a viable cost-saving option. I hope this helps someone.

Literally just bought Mosko backcountry 35 panniers on their Black Friday sale. Between the awful exchange rate, Canadian markups, and taxes, I took a midweek road trip to Portland, saved like 750$. They make incredible gear, worth the $$

I am LITERALLY going out to buy saddlebags tomorrow, so this video was spookily perfect timing... Except that I live in India and probably can't find any of these brands here and even if I did, your first-world definition of "cheap" is my definition of expensive. But hey, I'm still watching.

Took an aftermarket pelican case and bolted to the back of my xt and its perfect. Tough, light, waterproof, lockable, and cheap.

I had the Mosko Rekless 40L 3.0 and returned it and kept the Kreiga OS. The amount of fiddeling that's required with the Mosko is worth 4 sets of Kriega IMO. The Mosko 40L side bags are very narrow. And so much weight and straps.

Rocky Mountain ATVMC also make the Tusk Highland X2 bags which are the best budget friendly option in my opinion. They're similar to the Musko Moto at half the price. I've done the Wyoming BDR with them, and ridden from South Dakota to Florida and back with them and it's a great system. With the large duffel bag and the 4 added 2L bags, you can get upwards of 90 liters of space. And the duffel bag comes off with just a couple clips so having all your clothes in that bag is handy for taking it into the tent or hotel room.

Never underestimate the power of waterproofing spray. I bought some SW Motech stuff in a sale when I was a new rider 6 years ago. I didn’t realise it wasn’t waterproof until it arrived and both the tail bag and tank bag came with water proof liners. That seemed annoying so I used the waterproof spray that you use on clothes. I reapply it twice a year, I’ve literally never had a leak despite hours in torrential rain. If you want water proof water proof you need a dry bag tbh. You can’t relay on any waterproof motorcycle gear that isn’t brand new. Anything you use daily or often will spring a leak in the end and you’ll find out when it’s raining heaviest. Rubberised roll tops are best. But tbh you can probably avoid spending a lot of money and use what you have. I have a cheap Amazon motorcycle back pack I use for commuting. It’s made more than waterproof enough by a cheap Amazon back pack rain cover and a cargo net on the back seat. I’m not saying water proof gear is a waste of money, it’s just that if you ride in rain a lot you realise cheap hacks are actually often better than that storm proof do it all thousand dollar gear. I’ve never spring a leak on the SW Motech gear, but I always put my cloths inside a carrier bag if it’s a rainy day because it’s just common sense, and you know what? I still did the same with my old kreiga. Which was good because it sprung a leak after 2.5 years. Incidentally that could be fixed with a bicycle puncture repair kit lol. Look at it this way - we buy adventure suits with water proof liners and such, but when it’s actually a rainy day that’s stupid, you just put the $100 rain overalls over the top and get to work with bone dry gear not a soggy adventure suit to hang somewhere

Only Fortnine will take the fact that they don't sell something and say it's a good thing. Love your commitment to honesty. Love 45's videos as well!

As a video guy, I immediately recognised the Pro-Mist Filter and I absolutely love the Vibe it creates. Awesome shots, dude behind the camera.

The only 45 that speaks in coherent sentences. 👍

The quality of these videos keeps getting better. Amazing work.

I've been using Mosko bags for years and they've held up incredibly well. Currently run the Kriega OS for day rides and a Mosko Reckless 80 for longer trips. Love both systems.

Awesome review and some interesting options. I'd just ordered the Mosko Reckless 80 yesterday and I really can appreciate that your top recommendation is one you don't sell. Speaks to this channels integrity

I recently trimmed a lot of my KZfaq subscriptions, and FortNine was the only surviving motorcycle channel. I'm probably going to trim some more, but FortNine isn't going anywhere. Keep up the great work yall.

My only issue with most of the bags reviewed is that they mount very high - which is (usually) necessary if you want to go 'rackless'. However, if you are willing to put racks on your bike I think getting the weight down lower is a real benefit to off road handling. I have been using a pair of adventure spec Magadan's for years now and really like them - similar features to the Mosko moto's, but they mount much lower. Great video as always - love it when ever a new Fort9 vid pops up! Kudo's to you guys for not just selling what you sell, but actually reviewing all kinds of products. Very Canadian of you!

You guys make incredible content. Love the hosts, you guys have something really special

I LOVE how your bags have dirt on them. I never thought to check another reviewers stuff before but that dirt shows that you actually used these things. 45 FOR PRESIDENT!

Advertising products you don't sell, these guys are legends

The good thing about kriega, and why I went for it is I can use a single bag as a daily comuter as a "backpack" to go to university when I installed the shoulder strap. Attach it to the bike without the base just the lops and ready to go no luggage straped to me. And as an extra I can use it as a system with another bag to go adv riding on weekends.

45 is an awesome agent. Love watching these episodes!

Mosko bags all day long. Fantastic design and customer service. It’s been years since I’ve bought product(s) from them- they keep performing as stated. I sold a VStrom stocked w/Mosko. Talk about replies w/no haggle.

I think FortNine's in program adds are some of the funniest content of the video, and the only add I don't skip. Love the videos!

I just bought the Rackless 40 3.0 this spring, by coincidence. I’ve never heard of Mosko before (europe). I’ve seen them on a big international motorcycle fair/convention. I’ve seen the rackless there and bought it on the spot (well, next day I came again to the fair). I just found it so well thought out on their demo bike. I used it this summer for 3 holidays and just love it, on every trip my packing of it got more refined and optimized.

I have Mosko paniers and have to say I was blown away with the details that make using and evening mounting it super easy. Also their customer support is amazing. When I will change the bike I will definitely go with Mosko again.

If you don’t have the money for the mosko moto pack, try the alternative from 21 Brothers. I bought them for a two months off-road trip around east Europe and I love them. They’re a lot simpler than the mosko moto ones but I can tell you they can take a beating. I’ve fallen multible times off-road and even once at 50km/h on the road. Only scratches and the outer pocket got scuffed. The inner bag is still 100% waterproof.

Recommending a $1200 product that you don't even sell is ballsy, especially after demonstrating how to make your own storage solution for cheap from scrap. But I appreciate that both ends of this were covered, and I appreciate the honesty enough that if you're going to recommend expensive bags you were willing to mention the ones you can't even sell. Love that everything is getting covered.

Wolfman saddle bags are the best! I have been using mine since 2016. Many crashes and broken limbs later they still work perfectly. I wouldn’t even consider any other bags

Got me some $70 AUD ones off ebay, the mounting system was mediocre but worked without pannier racks and the bags themselves are pretty great

If only the Internet could benefit from this level of honesty on other topics. Bravo F9!

I bought a Nemunu u-bag, made in-shop in Lithuania.. While the euro exchange was so depressed, it cost about 1/4 of a giant loop.. Love it so far, along with the extra $600 I saved!

whoever edits these videos, you sir have insane talent, can't stress that enough.

The Tusk bags should have been included in this review.

"Ootlander"... this tickles me nearly as much as "Firips Japan". Good one F9.

the production on this is next level ...love it!

I like my Dryspec D20. They're inexpensive, waterproof enough (I've tested them in storms), have a semi-rigid piece to hold their shape when half full and have about 40L of storage. I did have to make my own mounting rig out of nylon webbing and rok straps.

42 seconds since time of upload from FortNine? Say less - clicked, liked, and watched!

Products reviews have never been that fun to watch. Love the musical twist ☺️

I Love how fortnine Always delivers the kind of topics im intrested in at the moment. Been thinking about saddle baggs for about a week now.

I’m a fan of Mosko clothing apparel. I have several of their clothing items (Basilisk, Rak, Woodsman, Ectotherm, and Jackaloft). So far the Wildcat backpack is my only piece of Mosko luggage. I struggle pulling the trigger on the Reckless 40/80 due to their empty weight. I can fit a lot of gear in my GL Coyote before its weight matches the empty weight of the Mosko stuff. I love overbuilt bomb proof gear, but on a bike weight is an important decision to consider. Oh, the GL Coyote is nearly bomb proof too.

Love 45! Great video guys, makes workign the weekend a lot better!

FortNine, thank you. exceptional as usual.

Jumping in to endorse Mosko Moto bags. They are worth every penny, their construction is top notch and the support from the Mosko Moto team is superb. I have them strapped over my KTM 690 and have ridden the Washington/Oregon BDR for the last 2 years with these bags. I use a hood tank bag here in the Seattle area for my daily commute and it shakes off every drop. For little day rides I swap to a pica bag to carry my phone, keys and multi too.

had a few rackless set ups , the rack/bag combo is just soo much easier to use by every measure , Tusk Olympus for the $ hands down best ive used or even seen anyone else use , i tried to talk myself into the way sexier Mosko Moto or Giant Loop rack/soft bag set up but they are both over 3X the cost , ive seen them in person touched them i dont know how they could be 3X better

I've been using Rhinowalk bags and i think there's no better value for money at the moment.

got a mosko moto for my wife and myself. amazing build quality!

For ADV rides, I have had the SW Motech 70L drybag for 2 years and it has been flawless. Work computer and groceries on the weekdays, or load it up on the weekend.

I’m building my own from ammo cans lol. 100% waterproof and they are custom mounted. It’ll be good enough I hope

Ryan ? Where u at ? We need you

Mosko gear is indeed the “apex” in every class. Their clothing is outstanding too!

best youtube channel for sure! Thank you F9 for being here!

Wait. What happened to 44?

Since when was a $200 saddlebag "affordable" It isn't even waterproof for that? 0.o Delusional

increased the frequency, maintained the production quality. Love it !

Watching a video about saddle bags reminds me that decades ago I had a friend who used a horse saddle for the seat on his Harley Davidson. And it looked good on it.😊

The best saddlebag is a backpack. Change my mind

This channel is just another motorcycling channel without Ryan, Ryan was what made it special

Just bought a Reckless 80 yesterday, so was nervous watching this thinking you guys might trash them, haha. Glad they pass the test.

That's my exact subway order for the last 10 years... with tomato, olive, red onions, mayo, salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar. I'm still planning to do the ammo boxes on my tc185. I got some 50cal cans, but snow just dropped, so my bike is winterized until May or June.

Where is Ryan? We want Ryan!

Classy presentation and straight talk from F9 regarding direct to consumer advantage. Keep it up clone.

that pun right at the start... bravo!

Jeeeez bro that 4.0 trailer with the voice change and everything was just so cool and smooth. These videos are awesome I’m happy I stumbled upon this channel when I got my bike

I like that they brought the clone into the videos. Makes for interesting lore for the channel and he presents information well too.

I saw another FortNine video notification and didn't even wait for KZfaq to fully load before clicking on the link. I am never disappoint. 🤓

What I liked about this video is that it was a straightforward review, without any overproduction gimmicks. Don't get me wrong, I love the fantastic production quality of F9 vids, all the scenery, great action shots, slick dialogue, but for this sort of product review video, a simpler style is perfect.

thanks guys for what u doing, awesome channel!

I like that he still wears the watch. Such attention to detail

GIVI grt 721 mounting base is worth looking at. It's a bit like the Mosko and accommodates your own roll top drybags in different sizes. At a fraction of the price though. Got them and they work really well.

Just a few hours I was watching your 7-year-old videos on tank bags and panniers. Great timing!

Once again a thoughtful and well done review. 24 countries so far with 21 of those being 2up. The security and durability of locking metal side bags (Jesse) has kept our gear and electronics safe and . I can see the advantages of soft bags but the physical security and durablity of metal bags provides us some distinct and unique advantages. We still strap a small Ortlieb Duffel with the waterproof T-zip closure on the tail rack surrounded by a PacSafe Anti-Theft Backpack & Bag Protector and lock that to the bike. With metal bags you know exactly how much room you have to split lanes in busy cities because the bike's width never changes and you don't have to monitor loose straps. I am a tank bag user and really like my Enduristan Sandstorm Tank Bag, (and their accessory bits). W carrying a spare map sleeve in one of the saddlebags as a document case, as well as, an extra clip and strap. Nothing is more useless than a tank bag that has lost its ability to remain attached to your tank.

wow lol never thought I'd see a FortNine NordVPN ad

Dang, I just bought mine a week ago, I'll remember this video for my next bike!

I went with rigid storage from Happy Trails and still love them after 15+ years. Requires a rack but the rack offers good bike protection when the side cases are off (which is most of the time). Almost like a rear crash bar. Hard mounted the trunk and wired it up for admore lighting as well as internal power for usb charging; perfect size for storing my helmet. Completely waterproof, been through many crashes with minimal damage (plus repairable by welding if damaged), and can strap on soft luggage if more space is needed. Plus, zero brand logos so I don't look like an advertisement rolling down the road. Heavier but insanely practical.

Very concise and informative. Thanks!

Hands down that’s the best looking Dr 650 Suzuki has made.

Nice - rare honesty from a retailer!

That $1200 price tag SHOULD give you heartburn. Instead, get a plastic footlocker, scrap plywood, a handful of fasteners, and a topbox rack that fits your bike. First, bolt a slab of plywood slightly larger than your footlocker onto your topbox rack, then fasten bolts through two skinny planks of wood slightly shorter than your locker arranged on both long edges of the locker, through the bottom of the locker, and finally through that plywood that's already affixed to your bike. It will cover your passenger seat, it will not be waterproof, but it won't cost $1200 either and it will be a superior product for most peoples' needs. Need to access it? Unclasp two latches and the whole lid swings open. There's enough room for a gallon of water, a sleeping bag, a hammock system, food, a backpack, and riding gear. Pick a bolt head size that can be undone with your factory toolkit for extra peace of mind when you're far from your garage.

There's also the super cheap option, two hello kitty backpacks, one gym bag, and a bunch of bungee cords and prayers to keep them attached to your bike

Man I used to wait months for one vid but now it’s only 2 weeks and that makes me happy

I own the Reckless 80 v3.0 and it's quite possibly the most well built piece of luggage I've ever owned. It's nearly perfect. The bag almost withstood a 70mph slide down the asphalt in Montana, but it did break through both the shell and liner. I only had some minor damage to the contents. Their warranty is beyond and above others.

This is great help with saddlebag selection. I really didn't realize the advantages of these new systems, as I only have experience with the horseshoe and classical designs.

Always an amazing video and perfect timing for me

I've got Mosko's rack-mounted Back Country panniers on my 890... 0 issues after 6,000+ miles, hitting terrain on the northern CO BDR and many miles of double track and fire roads. They've been dragged through sand, gravel and mud, brushed against rock walls in tight trails... hell I don't even hesitate to get 2-3 feet of air with them fully loaded!

That's the best nord vpn ad ever pulled off by any youtuber so far 😅

Recommending stuff you don't sell... that's some serious boost in trust!

Mosko's Scout duffles are also a good tailbag option if you need the waterproofing but not the modularity and armor. The 50L is big enough for a helmet and a few days of road trip supplies, so I once used it as a carry on to fly somewhere and ride a bike home.

The Mosko gear is great. I borrowed the Reckless 40 for an 8 day adventure last year and had no complaints, other than I could have used a tad more capacity. When I decided to make a purchase however, I went with the Tusk Highland X2 w/small duffle for $460. A lot easier on the wallet and I believe you get most of the features/performance/durability of the Mosko kits.

All the mosko stuff is so well designed. All those guys actually ride hard and use their shit, and you can tell in the design!!

I love the look of my 2nd generation Bandit 1200 S and I would never ruin it plastic hard luggage. To that end, I opted for the Kriega US. US means Universal System and that's exactly what it is. Only 4 small nylon loops and visible and I can strap on any combination from the 20l bag all the way up to the 40l bag and all the bags connect to each other. For my daily commute, I just use my 20l with the shoulder strap that it came with. There is also an optional universal tank bag adapter, but it has to be partially removed to fill the tank. Thanks for the detailed review Clone 45 and RF9.

#45 has got THE PERFECT subway sandwich. Absolute GOAT. I look forward to these videos! Thanks for the entertainment!