UPDATES TO VERSION 2.5

• 100% recycled 1680D Ballistic Nylon & eco-friendly PVC backing (this is the main feature update and has a pretty big impact on our footprint)
• Bottom panel is Aux Pox compatible
• Aesthetic, trims, & logo updates

We created the Backcountry Pannier because we were tired of over-the-seat soft panniers that flop around in rough terrain, have no external pockets or stash spots, disintegrate after a couple of crashes, and are a total pain in the ass to get on and off the bike. We wanted something like a backpacking frame pack that mounts on your bike, stays connected to the bike, and stays waterproof no matter how many times you lay the bike down.

The Backcountrys are super easy to click on and off the bike, and because the waterproofing is accomplished inside the bag (thanks to the two-bag system), minor external crashes and scuffs won’t faze your panniers at all. Thanks to the thick, welded seam internal liner, you’re also protected from internal abrasion: for example, tools, a camp stove, or some other hard piece of gear vibrating and rubbing against the inner surface over a long period of time.

The Backcountry is heavier than a traditional over-the-seat saddlebag. What you get for that weight is bomb-proof construction and materials, a completely stable mounting system (no flopping), and lots of stash spots. Lighter is not always better if it comes at the price of functionality or durability. If you’re really serious about weight, take off your racks (shaving 8-10 pounds off the bike) and get a Reckless 80L instead.

Backcountry 35L Kit

• 70 Liter total capacity for the standard configuration with two pockets (one Aux Pox on each bag)
• 35 Liter capacity per pannier for the standard configuration (30L main compartment + 5L Aux Pox)
• 0 Pockets - 60L capacity
• 2 Pockets - 70L capacity (standard configuration)
• 4 Pockets - 80L capacity
• Length: 20 in / 50.8 cm top to bottom (can be extended significantly with roll top) 
• Length: with top roll open is 28in / 71.1cm 
• Width: 15 in / 38.1 cm main body, 18 in / 45.7 cm with one Aux Pox 
• Thickness: 8 in / 20.3 cm
• Weight: approx. 10 lbs / 4.5 kg each with hardware (excluding aux pockets)
• Mounting Frame weight: 2.1 lbs / 1 kg
• Mounting Wedge weight: 1.4 lbs / 0.65 kg

Backcountry 25L Kit

• 50L total capacity for the standard configuration with two pockets (one Aux Pox per bag)
• 25L capacity per pannier for the standard configuration (21L main compartment + 4L pocket)
• 0 Pockets - 42L capacity
• 2 Pockets - 50L capacity (standard configuration)
• 4 Pockets - 60L capacity
• Length: 20 in / 50.8 cm top to bottom (can be extended significantly with roll top) 
• Length with top roll open is 28 in / 71.1 cm 
• Width: 15 in / 38.1cm main body, 18 in / 45.7 cm with rear pocket 
• Thickness: 6 in / 15.2 cm
• Weight: approx. 10 lbs / 4.5 kg each with hardware (excluding Aux Pockets)
• Mounting Frame weight: 2.1 lbs / 1 kg
• Mounting Wedge weight: 1.4 lbs / 0.65 kg

Offset Kit

• 60L total capacity for the standard configuration (one Aux Pox per bag)
• 0 Pockets - 50L
• 2 Pockets - 60L (standard configuration)
• 4 Pockets - 70L
• One 35L pannier (30L main compartment + 5L pocket)
• One 25L pannier (21L main compartment + 4L pocket)
• Length: 20 in / 50.8 cm top to bottom (can be extended significantly with roll top) 
• Length with top roll open is 28in / 71.1cm
• Width: 15in / 38.1cm main body, 18in / 45.7cm with rear pocket 
• Thickness: 8in / 20.3 cm for 35L bag / 6 in / 15.2 cm for 25L bag
• Weight: approx. 10 lbs / 4.5 kg each with hardware (excluding aux pockets)
• Mounting Frame weight:  2.1 lbs / 1 kg
• Mounting Wedge weight:  1.4 lbs / 0.65 kg

• Two bag system – dry bag inside, tough bag outside
• Six layers of crash protection where you need it most
• Heavy-duty universal locking bar
• Aux Pox compatible for additional storage
• Beavertail stash spot & multi-purpose camp tool holder
• Burly injection-molded, glass-filled nylon hard-mount system allows quick on/off
• MOLLE expandability – both sides & bottom
• Six external compression straps – with new custom molded Zinc Alloy G-Hooks
• Available kits include: 35L, 25L, and Offset (35L & 25L combination)

• Offset Pannier Racks: Bikes with stock racks and a pannier exhaust cutout (like the R1250GSA, R1200GSA, 850GSA, or F800GSA) require an additional adapter. Check the 'Racks + Adapters' section of our site, or email us at moskomoto@moskomoto.com with questions.

• View Assembly Instructions PDF
• Check the Fitment Page for compatible rack information and please email us at moskomoto@moskomoto.com if your rack is not listed.
• If you don't already have racks, we recommend Outback Motortek Standard Frame pannier racks. Available in the Racks & Adapters section of our website.