Hard or soft luggage has always been a hotly debated topic for motorcyclists, and of course, everyone has an opinion. And while each has its pros and cons, it’s ultimately up to the rider what suits them best. And to help you make that decision we talked to some industry pros and some experienced travellers, not to sway you in one direction or another, but to find out what you should consider and also what alternatives are available.

Episode Contributors

About Ted Simon:

At 90 years old, Ted has been a motorcycle travel mentor for riders and adventurers around the world for decades. In the 1970’s, as a young journalist, Ted wanted to see more of the world, and the most economical and exciting way for him to do it was by motorcycle. He shared stories and experiences of that adventure in Jupiter’s Travels, a best seller and probably the most inspiring motorcycle travel book since it was first published in 1979. Ted once again went on an epic journey when he was 70 years old, travelling the world by motorcycle again taking almost the same route as he had done before. Ted now lives in France where he has a writer’s retreat and he still rides.

Website: Jupitalia

About Greg and Melanie Turp:

After realizing they were working too much, Greg and Melanie decided to change their life, to do what mattered to them, to travel and make great memories. They sold everything and travelled around America with their RV and motorcycle, and finding themselves hooked, they just kept going, riding around the world on their motorcycle.

Website: https://2wandrrs.com

About Shawn Thomas:

Shawn Thomas has been a long time motorcycle rider, he’s a BMW Brand Ambassador and a certified BMW Instructor. He’s spent many years teaching off-road riding skills, as well as travelling the world riding and leading tours, and he also works behind the scenes with BMW assisting in designing and testing new products.

Website: http://www.stromoto.com

About Adam Owens:

Owner of Green Chile Adventure Gear: Offering American made heavy-duty, innovative motorcycle luggage systems for all types of motorcycles. Tested in extreme weather conditions and terrain to withstand any abuse you can throw at it on your adventure rides.

Website: https://greenchileadv.com

About Harold Cecil:

Owner of Giant Loop Moto: Inspired by years of personal riding experience and feedback gathered from riders from across the globe, Giant Loop® designs products for travel, discovery, and exploration.

Website: https://www.giantloopmoto.com