Mosko Moto has just announced the arrival of their new minimalist luggage system for adventure-touring called the ‘Alpine’ Panniers. Inspired by mountaineering backpacks, the fresh luggage offers a waterproof, rack-based storage solution for riders who prioritize weight savings in primarily off-road terrain.

Weighing 4.1 lbs (1.8 kg) per pannier, the Alpine Panniers feature a simple-to-access roll-top closure and packing capacity of 60L (30L in each pannier). The bags are constructed from DWR-coated 420D nylon ripstop and 840D TPU-coated nylon fabric, double-layered in high-wear areas for extra protection against abrasion. Multiple external compression straps and a fiberglass baton reinforced back panel help keep your gear in place when the trail gets rough.

The removable internal tote bag is made from waterproof 70D ripstop nylon, allowing you to quickly remove your packed items from the panniers when setting up camp. The tote is waterproof with taped seams, providing an additional barrier between your gear and the elements. This also allows storage of water / fuel bottles and dirty gear at the bottom of the panniers while keeping your sleeping bag and clothing separate in the tote.

Sold in pairs, the universal mounting system makes them easy to attach to most pannier racks right out of the box. Built to handle challenging off-road terrain, the secure attachment system utilizes four Hypalon reinforced side straps, a lower Velcro wrap panel, an adjustable upper connection point with high-strength nylon webbing, and a premium anodized aluminum Atlas buckle closure. This is the same buckle used on avalanche safety airbag backpacks.

The new Alpine Pannier kit retails for $599 and is available in Black, Orange and Woodland colors. For more details go to moskomoto.com.

Alpine Pannier Kit Specs

• 60 Liter total capacity for pannier set
• 30 Liter capacity per pannier
• Weight: 4.1 lbs / 1.8kg per pannier + removable inner tote: 0.24 lbs / 0.1 kg
• Dimensions Unrolled: Length: 25″; Width: 20″; Thickness: 8″
• Dimensions Rolled: Length: 20″; Width: 20″; Thickness: 8″

Photos by Drew Martin