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Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro Review: A Few Flights With the Sturdy Travel Bag

By: Josh Weinberg October 5, 2022

Evoc’s Bike Travel Bag Pro is what the German brand refers to as their “high-end” solution for bike transport. It’s a soft/hard-sided hybrid case with multiple integrated bells and whistles designed to keep bikes safe and secure in transit. I’ve used the Travel Bag Pro on a few flights this year and, while I’m not a big fan of air travel nor checked luggage in general, this bag has been a pleasure to use.

Let’s check it out in detail below!

Prior to this year, I went a while without flying, and even longer without hauling a bike with me (or checked bags for that matter), but had some trips recently where traveling with my bike made more sense than shipping it or renting once at my destination. My only former experience with bike luggage was an old two-piece hard side case that worked well for road bikes and some older MTBs, but I sold it once my mountain bikes got bulkier and no longer fit.

There are plenty of options for bike travel bags and cases on the market these days, and I honed in on the Evoc line because they appeared to have a balance of efficiency and strength. The soft upper portion also allows them to be collapsed when not in use for easier storage. I own a few Evoc camera bags, as I appreciate their thoughtful organizational layouts and overbuilt qualities, so had an idea of what I’d be getting from one of their bike bags.

The Bike Travel Bag Pro appeared to hit most marks for me: collapsable, accommodates fairly large frame/wheels, and is simple to use with only minimal bike disassembly. But, it is not without drawbacks, which I’ll explain more below.

1988 Toyota Pickup tailgate for collapsed scale

The Pro version of Evoc’s bike travel bags, specifically, utilizes a padded upper nylon portion with removable plastic “sticks” and “tubes,” while the lower hard deck is further strengthened when the bike is loaded onto the aluminum-railed bike stand (included, but also sold separately ). It also fits a fairly large max bike size, which was a selling point over other bags on the market. My Sklar Sweet Jammer has a 1227mm wheelbase which essentially maxed out the bag lengthwise (1300mm is the longest wheelbase that will fit).

• Capacity: 310L
• Weight: 22.04 lbs (including clip-on wheel + bike stand)
• Dimensions: 147 x 36 x 85 cm (Inside 136 x 27 x 80 cm)
• Maximum bike wheelbase: 130cm
• Collapsible to 147 x 36 x 22 cm for easy storage

Travel Bag Pro Setup and Loading a Bike

The bag arrived completely collapsed and required the bike stand to be assembled and the sticks/rods installed to give it shape. I first made the mistake of trying to load the bike frame while the stand was inside the bag. My bike comes so close to maxing out the stand/bag that there was hardly any clearance to do so. Hot tip : load the bike on the stand and then  lift everything into the bag together.

Evoc includes a pack of axle adapters sized for “all modern axle standards.” These adapters slot into the hubs at each end of the bike stand, which the bike is then attached to as if threading axles through wheel hubs for a secure fit. Hubs are height adjustable using a series of vertically-slotted holes. I tried to find the sweet spot where my chainring would be elevated off the floor of the bag, while also leaving a buffer at the top where the stem wouldn’t protrude too much into the top of the bag.

With the stand together I removed my wheels and handlebar to mount the bike on the front and rear axle brackets (notice the tape measure in the above image indicating my bike just 9cm shy of reaching the stand’s max length). With the bike affixed to the stand, my handlebars came off and I strapped them to the included top tube protector.

With my bike taking so much lengthwise real estate on the stand, I was forced to remove the derailleur to make it all fit in the bag. This wasn’t really a big deal and I actually appreciated not having it protruding from the bike’s rear end and, rather, resting on the floor of the bag where it was less prone to impact and damage.

I typically ride with chunky 29×2.6 tires on wide rims, so the bag needed to have large wheel holsters. This bag has two separate wheel compartments on the aft end, each with reinforced disc and cassette protectors. The compartments take two 2cm diameter plastic rods for shape and, seemingly, offer added protection to the wheels from outside impacts. These rods would be easily replaceable with PVC of a similar diameter. Fully deflating the Teravail Kessels allowed the entire tire/wheel assembly to slide right in.

No tire removal + no disc removal + no cassette removal = travel bliss!

In addition to adjustable positioning for hub/axle configuration, the bag’s interior includes a variety of strap positions to secure the bike to the side of the case. There are three interior pockets; one clear pocket is located on the sidewall and was perfect for storing pedals, tools, and other bits like my stem clamp and bolts. I stashed my shoes, helmet, and tool roll on the floor of the bag rather than in my stuffed carry-on luggage. I figured that if the bike bag was delayed in transit, I’d have little use for my helmet and shoes anyway and, thus, didn’t need them with me.

Traveling with the Bike Travel Bag Pro

Weighing in at 24lbs, this bag is heavy. I think it will be a challenge for most folks traveling with mountain bikes in this bag to stay under the 50lb limit of most major airlines. I tried to work around this and book a recent flight through Alaska Airlines, which has a reasonable $30 fee for “sports equipment.” Unfortunately, that flight happened to be operated by American Airlines, whose staff looked bewildered when presented with my bike bag and did not hesitate to slap the $100 fee on it.

In retrospect, I could have packed the wheels and gear in a separate bag to reduce weight and likely avoid the $100 surcharge, but would have then been dinged the standard $30 or $40 per bag. In the end, it’s largely a wash between shipping, renting, and checking when figuring in the upcharge, but the convenience of flying with your bike often outweighs alternatives.

The bag rolls on two permanently affixed rear wheels and one optional clip-on front caster that slides into a hole in the aluminum handle system. Evoc claims these are skateboard wheels, but they look more like scooter wheels to me. Regardless, they are replaceable, which is a bonus.

I can’t imagine using this bag without the front wheel. It makes maneuvering around airports a breeze. Just don’t forget to detach it and store it in the bag’s front pocket. It merely rests in the handle slot, so will fall out as soon as the bag is lifted off the ground!

After a few flights with the bag, I noticed a few areas of material wear, both on the inner ripstop nylon and the outer cordura. At this point, I’m blaming this on myself for the way I packed the bike. I don’t think I was careful enough about where my brake levers and handlebar head unit mount were placed inside the bag, which then caused abrasions with who-knows-what was stacked on it during transit. Hopefully I can pack better in the future to eliminate this from happening again. It’s a good lesson, though, and another reason I’m happy with my decision to remove the derailleur rather than try to make it fit in the bag while attached.

The Bike Travel Bag Pro has done everything I need it to do and more, though it’s not without it’s shortcomings that I’ve attempted to point out. So, to wrap this review, here is a list of pros and cons I’ve identified in my time with the bag:

• Solid, secure, protective
• Folds to compact size for storage
• Simple assembly and bike loading
• Ample internal pockets for small bits
• Adjustable for a variety of bike types and sizes
• Easy to maneuver when loaded
• Expensive (MSRP $795)
• Heavy (24lbs)
• Variety of axle adapters leaves a lot of unused plastic pieces
• Potential for material wear

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Evoc Bike Travel Bag review

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Secure and stable hold on bicycle, easy to transport and store, plenty of protection for your bike

A little sagging at the top, long trips from car to baggage belt can be sore

The Evoc bike bag is the best known on the market, and rightly so as Evoc has this bag nailed.

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The rigid base, with its relatively wide-set wheels and sturdy plastic runners offers pull-along stability and slide-over slickness for easy portage, while removable poles and struts in the upper give decent structure and make storage easy, when removed.

Zipped wheel bags on the side are a cinch to use with 650b wheels, but plus and 29er riders may need to stuff uninflated tyres in there at times.

With pull handles located high and low there are plenty of pull-along options

Inside there are a few useful pockets on the side and back to stop pedals and tools flying about.

Internal bike holding is good, with a number of frame and handlebar straps that attach to loops within the bag, easily adjustable to fit your needs.

There’s a Velcro-secured box in the bottom, shaped to allow your chainstays to sit on top to protect the bike further and offer stability inside.

On top of that there’s a piece to go around the head of your front triangle with additional handlebar loops to keep them safe. The fork slots into a protected sheath too.

At a shade under 9kg it’s a decent weight for a pretty solid bike bag, and one which with smart packing shouldn’t trouble baggage weight restrictions.

With pull handles located high and low there are plenty of pull-along options, and only the longest tows will leave you wishing for four wheels, rather than two.

If I was being pernickety, I do find the corduroy-like material used in the handles a little rough on those longer car park to check-in desk pulls. I also find that the lack of supports along the top of the bag can leave it sagging a little, although this doesn’t matter hugely in my eyes.

While it’s not got hard case security, I’ve used a number of these bags to fly all over the world and have never had any issues with bike damage, and that has to be a killer recommendation.

Yes, a simple box from a bike shop is cheaper and lighter, but if you fly regularly, then the security and portability of a bag like this is worth the expense.

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Thanks for the great review. I've never traveled with my bike, but I understand that the good life requires me to eventually. Do you pack all of the tools; like a pedal wrench? I ask, since tools can weigh a lot, and since I obviously don't know.. thanks!  

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The Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro is a handsome beast, available in black or fluoro lime. The case itself is easily assembled with four PVC tubes that reinforce the wheel pockets and four fibreglass sticks that strengthen each end of the case. Inside are a number of Velcro and clip fittings that wrap around your bike and secure it to the inside of the case.

The case fits road and mountain bikes, with only the wheels, pedals and handlebar needing removing. There's a comprehensive yet simple illustrated step-by-step instruction manual.

The case measures 130 x 80 x 36cm, wider at the wheels than Evoc's claimed 25cm. If you are seriously pushed for boot space or paying for shipping volumetrically, be aware that the real-word maximum dimensions make the overall volume 370L instead of the exact 280L. Empty, it folds down to 130 x 60 x 30cm.

Evoc claim that at 8kg the Travel Bag Pro is the lightest bike case on the market. This means you'll need a pretty hefty 15kg of bike to tip over the common 23kg airline limit. Most road bikes hover around 8-10kg, leaving you 5-7kg worth of helmet/clothes/tools to stuff in and hopefully keep you within one-piece-plus-hand-luggage limits.

The first time you use the bag it's best to put aside an hour or so for trial and error. The packing process is not hard, but there's method to the madness of achieving the best result – particularly regarding handlebar orientation and securing. Brake and shifter cables have to be carefully managed to avoid stressing any joins or creating kinks – especially if your bike has hydraulic disc brakes, and the potential of leaking fluid.

And if you do have discs, invest in two disc spacers and some rubber bands - pop the spacers into your callipers and the rubber bands around your brake levers to hold them in place. You don't want to accidentally squeeze a lever on an empty calliper.

For road bikes Evoc provide a square padded sleeve for the fork to slide inside, which then clips into the case where a mountain bike's much thicker fork would go unadorned. The bottom bracket rests on a large 'block', which Velcros to the floor of the case and is movable depending on bike geometry. The block has a slot for the chain to run in back to the rear mech, which really should have a chain keeper/dummy hub fitted to keep things tidy (the Park DH-1 is very good, as is the Birzman Chain Spacer). It is always advisable to shift the derailleur inboard as far as it will go after removing the rear wheel (the Park/Birzman dummy hubs allow this), ditto shifting the chain onto the biggest chainring, to take up slack and offer some protection for hands and other kit you may stuff in the case.

Some recommend unbolting the rear derailleur to avoid damage, but this isn't necessary as the rear of the Evoc case is the strongest, widest point; it's where the two trolley wheels are and it's protected both sides by the wheelset. Re-installing a derailleur bolt is one of the most fraught thing a non-mechanically-minded cyclist can do that doesn't involve bearings, so that this can be safely avoided is a big tick in the Evoc's favour.

Evoc recommend dropping the saddle to its lowest height, the saddle then supporting the top of the case. But if you don't want to do this and risk scratching a lovely smooth seatpost against the collar or seat tube, an acceptable fit is possible with the seat down or removed. If you run an integrated seatpost you should carefully check the maximum dimensions.

Pedals and wheel skewers go in the transparent internal zip-up pouch, then you remove the handlebar and secure it with two Velcro loops on the large wrap-around frame pad. Of course pay attention to your existing setup and mark the position (or take a photo). Secure your faceplate and bolts back in place (a good opportunity to clean and grease them).

Two hold-down straps with clips go across the chainstays, or chainstay and bottlecage if your geometry dictates. Last thing to go in are the skewerless wheels, into dedicated side pockets with specially protected sections to keep disc rotors safe.

Once you get the hang of it, a bike can be installed or removed in about 15 minutes. Just remember to pop the tools you need into the zip-up pouch, including a torque wrench for headset bolts.

On the road

The Bike Travel Bag Pro fits in the back seat of a decent-sized car - try it in advance while empty. It has two handles on each side - one mid and one high - to aid lifting. At the front there's another handle near the top for pulling it along, and an aluminium bar at the bottom, which can be used as a handgrip with the bag tipped up at about 45 degrees when it then reduces the lifting required to about a third of the overall weight.

The standout feature of the bag is the removable front castor wheel. This clips onto the aluminium handle so the bag sits level, allowing you to steer it in any direction with just your little finger in one of the three topmost handles. If you're juggling other luggage or kids it would be perfectly possible to use a short lanyard secured to your belt, wrist or other luggage to pull the bike along. It's difficult to overstate just how nice the experience is of waltzing down an airport or train station concourse, your 23kg 'check-me-out-I'm-a-cyclist-on-holiday' luggage following meekly behind.

Once you get to a transit point where you need the bag to sit still or be thrown about, the wheel is easily unclipped and put into a specific external zip pocket.

Up to the job?

The Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro does an admirable job protecting the bike and contents. Everything inside was exactly where it had been put and the case showed few signs of wear after a week of travel across taxis, trains, planes, lifts, elevators and pavements in a number of countries. And then...

While the swivelling wheel worked perfectly at first, after a few walk/transport/walk episodes the two plastic studs that hold the wheel in a vertical position on the handle had worn to the extent that it occasionally came loose, pivoting around the handle and jamming on the case.

When contacted, Evoc told us they had already spotted this problem and were working on a more solid solution with longer metal inserts. These “will be available as free spare part for all BTBPro customers in the future”, and the new version should be on bags in production now.

With that problem sorted, the Evoc Travel Bag Pro makes a great travelling companion. Its light weight compared with hardshell options means you can avoid excess baggage fees on a quick trip to the Alps. As it folds down to roughly half its full size when empty you could easily put two or three into the boot of a car, which could make a multi-person trip simpler/cheaper/possible at all.

Yes, at £400 it's only a shade off the price of the class-leading hardshell du jour, the BikeBoxAlan. But if you need collapsibility, an extra 3.2kg of kit allowance and more-than-good-enough protection, the Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro is a great buy.

Evoc do three accessories you might want - an adjustable aluminium stand specifically for a road bike's dropouts to speed fitting and aid stability (adds 1kg), wheel cases for extra protection (1.5kg the set), and a chain cover (120g) - useful to keep anything else in the bag clean.

The heavy-duty zips are lockable with small padlocks (up to 4mm shackle diameter), or lock all three together at the top using a 4mm cable lock (always take a cable lock – so you can secure your bike case in luggage compartments on trains and so on).

The Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro is a very good, lightweight softcase, with excellent features

road.cc test report

Make and model: Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro

Size tested: n/a

Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

It's for anyone wanting to shift a bike, safely. Aimed at the regular travelling cyclist, who doesn't have a team bus or van to keep it in. EVOC say: 'Bike Travel 2.0 – it's lighter, it's sturdier and it's more comfortable thanks to new constructions such as the MONOCOQUE WHEEL CHASSIS, MOLDED BOTTOM CASE with ALUMINIUM SLIDE RAILS and ALUMINIUM FRONT HANDLE SYSTEM. Whether you want to pack your race, triathlon, XC, FR, DH or Enduro bike, it will only take a few minutes and all you have to remove are the handlebar, pedals and wheels. Convenient: includes ROAD BIKE ADAPTER, FRAME PAD and CLIP-ON WHEEL.' Can't disagree with EVOC - it is light, and the wheel is cool - make sure you get the free replacement.

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Volume: 280 l Weight 8 000g Size 130 x 80 x 27 cm (Inside: 128 x 78 x 25 cm) Material Nylon 420 Check 4x4 PU coated, P600/D PU coated, EVOC Tarpaulin Fits: road bike, triathlon bike, XC-, FR-, Downhill Bike Fits: 29' Bikes Wheel compartments with protection disc (2 on the side, separate) Necessity pocket (separate) Carry handles (2 on each side) Undercarriage (stable, wide) Skate wheels (smooth, silent rolling, replaceable) ALUMINIUM SLIDE RAILS (eloxed) Zipper (lockable) Collapsible to: 135 x 38 x 30 cm Maximum wheel base: 124 cm

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

The overall vibe oozes quality and intelligent design.

Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes

Did you enjoy using the product? Yes

Would you consider buying the product? Yes

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

Excellent. Apart from the to-be-fixed wheel. Enjoyable to use.

Use this box to explain your score

I really, really didn't want to mark it down. If the wheel worked as Evoc no doubt intended it to, I'd happily give it a 10. As it is, I'll give it a 9, with the caveat that they better pull finger and rectify the wheel design pronto. I'm sure they will.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

You know what I'm going to say... yep – the removable wheel. Take that out, and there's nothing to dislike.

Overall rating: 9 /10

About the tester

Age: 42   Height: 183cm   Weight: 71KG

I usually ride: Charge Juicer   My best bike is:

I've been riding for: Over 20 years   I ride: A few times a week   I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: club rides, general fitness riding, fixed/singlespeed, mountain biking, singlespeed and Dutch bike pootling

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Living in the Highlands, Mike is constantly finding innovative and usually cold/wet ways to accelerate the degradation of cycling kit. At his happiest in a warm workshop holding an anodised tool of high repute, Mike's been taking bikes apart and (mostly) putting them back together for forty years. With a day job in global IT (he's not completely sure what that means either) and having run a boutique cycle service business on the side for a decade, bikes are his escape into the practical and life-changing for his customers.

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Hooray! EVOC have just sent the new wheel with metal studs, Looks to be sorted. Well done.

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Quote: A small bike would fit sir.

Airnimal or S&S couplers start to make more sense if you fly with a bike a lot I guess.

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The EVOC bag paired with the recently-reviewed Seasucker roof mount just might be the perfect fly-drive combo. Wheel your bike to the hire car, pull the Seasucker out from the bag, bike on roof, bag folded into boot. If you scale the car to the number in your party, I reckon you could get two, three or four people plus bags on board. That would be an impossibility with a hard case.

I totally agree with this. I've got my road bike on the aluminium frame and the seasucker mini-bomber I've got slides right underneath and you can strap it down. Perfect for hire-car getaways!

Used the Evoc on six flights since getting it in May and my bike is still in tip-top condition. The alu frame was somewhat of a rip-off at 80+ quid but when the bike is so precious/fragile/expensive, I guess it can be justified. Just don't tell the wife...

I've got one of the previous versions, which full RRP is £100 less, and if you keep your eyes peeled you can get them for less. I think I paid about £210 for mine from Evans. The top can "sag" a bit, due to the lack of some form of support, but as said in this review you can set your saddle height to provide a level of support. Some might not want to do this - I have an integrated seat pin and have to remove the saddle to fit it in, but it's a minor niggle and overall its a great piece of kit. I've used in 10's of times over the past few years on trips to Europe and the best bit for me is how well the frame is held in place by the velcro straps, there's very little that can happen to the bike, and with the wheels forming part of the protection for the rear triangle/mech area I travel worry free. Clearly something could happen, but I've seen hard cases dropped and cracked , while this being soft means it has some give should this happen.

It's not perfect though, I had to return the 1st one as the wheels were pointing about 20 degrees in opposite directions (I think it had been stored in a pile as the axle was bent. Also, if you buy the previous version it doesn't come with the road bike fork foam attachment thingy, which is another £15 or so, which is a bit cheeky when you've just forked out 200+ quid. Also, like this one, there's only really one inside pocket (the clear one behind the fork area), which is pretty tight and only really useful for pedals, skewers and a few tools. There's one more behind the rear triangle area, which is about the size of 2 coke cans, and one on the outside (bit bigger, but it's zip can't take a lock so you don't want to put much in there - the zip can annoyingly work its way open/the baggage handler had a look(!)). There's so much space inside this thing when your bike is in - I can zip tie a track pump to the seat stays no problem - but putting other things inside means you have to zip-tie or bungee bags/stuff in place, otherwise when you get to the other end of your trip they'll be guaranteed to be all over the show.

Overall its great, tho I cant see a massive difference between this one and my one to justify the extra cash, apart from the disc brake thing in the wheel areas. If you dont have discs on your wheels I'd save my cash and buy the cheaper one.

One last point - good luck ever getting it back as neatly folded as when you buy it (as shown in the pics) - it's like a tent, you can never quite get it packed away quite as well!

I've got the previous version and it is brilliant, but it needs one of its structural rods along the top as it tends to collapse a bit and it affects the stability of the bag.

Goldfever4 wrote: I've got the previous version and it is brilliant, but it needs one of its structural rods along the top as it tends to collapse a bit and it affects the stability of the bag.

This is exactly what bothers me the most also. Perhaps EVOC is attending to this?

I've been admiring the evoc since version 1.0, but some reviews suggest that neither the design, nor the build is spot on. They cite single-stitching, flimsiness and the mass of the bike not sitting square on the wheels - something I guess is important when pulling your luggage.

What's your experience? Thanks!

disco wrote: I've been admiring the evoc since version 1.0, but some reviews suggest that neither the design, nor the build is spot on. They cite single-stitching, flimsiness and the mass of the bike not sitting square on the wheels - something I guess is important when pulling your luggage. What's your experience? Thanks!

I loaded the bag to spot on the 23KG limit. The handling of the bag across sloping surfaces, cobbles, doorways, ramps etc was fine. The base of the bag is rock-solid.

In terms of the build quality, apart from the mentioned castor wheel, I couldn't fault it.

Nice one! Cheers, @KiwiMike

"And now that many airlines consider bikes acceptable luggage, you might not even have to pay any fee for flying with it."

Really? Maybe long haul, but I've not found one in Europe which doesn't charge. Lufthansa claim they don't charge, but their hilarious rules mean unless you have a Brompton you will pay for it. Airlines have their own weight limits for Sports Equipment once you've paid. EasyJet is the best, 32kg for 35 quid each way. IIRC Monarch is 23kg, still enough for most road bikes but big DH mtb's in this bag get close.

Zermattjohn wrote: I've not found one in Europe which doesn't charge.

BA: http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/sport...

"We will accept non-motorised bicycles up to 190cm (75in) in length, provided they are packed in a recognised bicycle bag.

Please ensure that you: pack the bike in a protective case or bag remove the pedals or fix them inwards fix the handlebars sideways deflate the tyres to reduce the risk of damage"

KiwiMike wrote: BA: http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/sport... "We will accept non-motorised bicycles up to 190cm (75in) in length, provided they are packed in a recognised bicycle bag."

Oh great, thanks for that link. I hoped with my comment I'd be proven incorrect. My Lufthansa comment is based on their rule that you can indeed take your instead of normal luggage (ie, you can take 1 piece in total), but the size of length+height+depth must be less than 158cm. This is basically a normal big suitcase size. I told them there was no bike you could fit into that size. The answer? A small bike would fit sir.

Zermattjohn wrote: KiwiMike wrote: BA: http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/sport... "We will accept non-motorised bicycles up to 190cm (75in) in length, provided they are packed in a recognised bicycle bag."

I've got the Aerus BioSpeed bike travel case, which holds a full size bike and does fit within most airlines standard suitcase size. Alas, it doesn't have wheels, but its also 8kgs. I've flown with it a few times and everythings been fine, no issues at all. Not sure its still produced.

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EVOC Bike Travel Bag Pro vs EVOC Bike Travel Bag

If you are anything like me, you want to make sure you are getting the best tool for the job and not spending your money on features you do not need. Which leads us to this post, EVOC bike travel bag, and Evoc Bike travel bag pro seem to be the way to travel with your bicycle.

I had difficulty finding the difference between the two of them, so as I did my research and continue to do so these are my notes.

Table of Contents

General Differences

The Pro version is a little lighter but more importantly, it has an improved inside layout with better features for securing your bike.

Another notable difference is the disk brake rotor protection.  The original bag has some protection while the Pro version is much more substantial.

Bike Travel Bag (Original)

• Released in 2008
• Fits: road bikes, triathlon bikes, XC-, FR-, downhill bikes, 29“ bikes
• Minimal Disk Brake Rotor Protection
• https://www.evocsports.com/products/bags/bike-travel-bag

Here you can see how a mountain bike and road bike will fit into the original bag.

Bike Travel Bag Pro

• Released in 2015
• Fits: road bikes, triathlon bikes, XC, DH, FR, enduro, ≤29“ bikes
• Has Disk Brake Rotor protection
• https://www.evocsports.com/products/bags/bike-travel-bag-pro

Mountain Bike Packed

Here you can see mountain bike its rear wheel of the bike fit into the travel bag pro.  When compared to the original, there are more straps, padding, and protection to keep the bike safe and secure. Included with the pro version is the frame pad, which wraps around the top and bottom tubes.

When it comes to wheels, disc brake rotors and cassettes, there is more protection. There is a thicker guar protecting the rotor and two braces to help protect the entire wheel.

Road Bike Packed

As you know road bikes are much smaller than mountain bikes, so you will have more room for your bike or more room to pack a larger bike.

In addition to the frame pad EVOC provides a road bike adapter to help keep everything snug.  the road bike adapter fits around the front forks.

The same wheel protection will help protect your cassette or disc brakes if your road bike has them.

This one is pretty straightforward the Original bike travel bag is available in five colors and the pro model is just two.

Travel Bike Bag (original) Colors

Travel Bike Bag PRO Colors

While the bags are pretty much the same the dimensions are a little different and one size could be a bit better depending on your bike style and size.

Bike Travel Bag (original)

Differences according to the EVOC FAQ

I found the EVOC FAQ and here are what they say the differences are.

Essentially they say that the Pro Bag is a newly designed bag, with aluminum construction, molded parts, more warp resistant and lighter.

• The Pro Bag is lighter 8000g compared to 9000g. About 2.2 pounds lighter.
• Pro Bag wheels are smoother, quieter and better.
• Pro Bag has tougher external material.
• Pro Bag has a clip-on wheel.
• Pro Bag comes with a road bike adapter
• Pro Bag has better disc brake protection
• Pro Bag has better straps, clips, and velcro making it easier to use
• Pro Bag has stronger and lighter bike blot.

You can see their faq  here

Additional Resources

• Forum Post at Single Track World
• https://dirtmountainbike.com/gear/handlebars-saddles/evoc-bike-bag-pro/
• Michael Hotten’s Review at Triathlete

I hope you have found this post helpful.

For me I think the Pro Bag is the way to go.  With that being said if I found a great deal on the original back I might purchase that one.

If you have any questions or additional information to add please let me know in the comments.  I will do my best to get the question answered or the post updated.

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• 1. Best overall
• 2. Easy to use
• 3. Best value
• 4. Most portable
• 5. Most versatile
• 6. Most robust

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Riding new roads and exploring different places bathed in warm sunshine is one of the great joys of cycling, but getting you and your bike there safely can be the most stressful part of a cycling holiday . Some riders choose to hire a bike whilst on holiday, but for others, part of the attraction is the opportunity to ride their familiar bike up famous climbs or through beautiful landscapes - no one wants a week of cycling spoiled by an ill-fitting bike or uncomfortable saddle.

If you decide to fly with your own bike, then you have the choice of using a hard box or a soft bag, each with pros and cons which we will investigate below. If you choose to drive to your destination instead, however, you can read our guides to the best bike racks for cars  and the  best caravan and motorhome bike racks .

Best overall

The AeroComfort's soft exterior houses a metal structure to which you fasten your frame so it's held securely. There is very little disassembly required and as the bag is pretty light there is plenty of potential to pack extra kit inside and still be within your airline's limits.

Read more below

Best for ease of use

As the Evoc Bike Bag is soft, it's light and easy to store when not in use. There is plenty of padding provided to protect your bike when it's in the bag, and the large side opening makes it simple to put the bike in place.

Best value 

Very light and compact, LifeLine's EVA Bike Pod also offers excellent value for money. Its semi-rigid design offers more protection than a soft bag but they are still quite flexible and as it only has two wheels it can be a little awkward to manoeuvre around an airport.

Most portable

Another light option, the Orucase B2 even includes rucksack-style straps which are handy if you have packed very light. There is a fair bit of disassembly required though and it can feel a bit lopsided when wheeling it around.

Best with integrated stand

Thule's RoundTrip Pro XT bike bag uses an internal frame that can also double as a workstand whilst on holiday, which is very handy. It's more of a reinforced bag than a hard case though and as such is quite pricey.

Most robust

One of the heavier boxes available, the VeloVault2 provides very reassuring protection for your bike. Its quality construction and overall sturdiness will ensure that your lightweight carbon frame should emerge unscathed, but there might not be much weight allowance left once this gets on the scales.

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Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 Bike Bag

1. Scicon AeroComfort 3.0 Road Bike Travel Bag

Our expert review:

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Reasons to buy, reasons to avoid.

The AeroComfort 3.0 from Scicon is a firm favorite among the Cycling Weekly tech team. We've flown test bikes all over the world, and we like to use this carry case because it makes travelling by bike easy, hassle-free and incredibly quick. It takes just 15 minutes to pack the bike away, and even less time to put it back together.

How so? The outside is a soft, fabric bag, but inside you'll find a metal structure. You simply remove the wheels, loop your chain over a specially designed T-bar and use your quick releases to stand the bike on the metal frame, so it's immovable inside and thus a lot more secure. It couldn't be easier.

There's no need to remove anything aside from the wheels, the handlebars stay straight and don't need twisting. This does make the front end quite bulky, but we found that the protection is good, with a thick soft fabric, designated pockets for wheels, helmets and shoes, and most importantly the rear derailleur is kept off the ground. 

Read more: Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 Road Bike Travel Bag full review

Evoc bike travel bag

2. Evoc Bike Travel Bike Bag

Whilst hard cases give the ultimate reassurance that your bike is well protected, they also take up a lot of room when out of use, and, they're heavy - limiting your ability to pack kit alongside your bike and stay within airline limits.

Enter soft cases, and this Evoc bike bag is an excellent option. Yes, it offers less protection - but the Cycling Weekly team has used it to transport press bikes on plenty of occasions (NB, we once even used a cardboard box for a personal bike, the theory is that baggage handlers will be more careful!).

This Evoc Bike bag excels in terms of ease of use, too. The side opening makes getting the bike in a cinch, and the handy Velcro makes getting the parts in the right place a piece of cake. The newer model reviewed here now has a reinforced front zip, meaning it should last longer.

Read more: Evoc bike travel bike bag full review

LifeLine EVA Bike Pod

3. LifeLine EVA Bike Pod

Although it's a reasonably compact bike box, the LifeLine Bike Pod will take a smaller-sized bike without too much disassembly. It rolls on two rear wheels, with two front feet to stand on. Quick-release wheels, although not wheels with thru-axles, can be secured to the outside of the case.

Our tester found that the LifeLine Bike Pod is relatively easy to move around, although since you have to lift the front end and the carrying handle doesn't let you wrap your hand through it, longer carries can be tiring. 

The sides of the bag are quite flexible, so it would be advisable to wrap wheels and frame well inside to prevent crushing. We were also concerned about how robust the feet would be and how well the zip would stand repeated use, but overall, the LifeLine Bike Pod is a relatively inexpensive option for the less frequent flyer.

Read more: LifeLine EVA Bike Pod full review

Orucase B2 Bike Travel Case

4. Orucase B2 Bike Travel Case

We've taken the B2 bike case on several domestic and international flights and were left impressed. It sports many welcomed features, including backpack straps and a rollable chassis. Combined with its compact, space-saving size it makes for a sleek, highly portable and trustworthy bag that we think is a great option if space is limited or you'll be traveling on serval modes of transport during your trip.

We did find that it's not the easiest to pack, and required some disassembling of your bike - so you'll need to be confident of putting your bike back together once you've arrived. It's also far from cheap, but in our opinion, it's likely a worthy investment given the ease of portability and the posibbility to save on extra fees due to its smaller size.

Read more: Orucase B2 Bike Travel Case full review

Most versatile

Thule Round Trip Pro XT bike bag

5. Thule RoundTrip Pro XT Bike Bag

The Thule RoundTrip Pro XT falls into the not-quite-a-bike-bag category. It's a softshell but has some structural implants that should keep your bike safe through the worst of it.

However, the bag does have some weak areas and for the price you pay this doesn't induce confidence. But, maybe we're being picky. This is a solid purchase, undoubtedly, and we always add extra bubble wrap around our frames, whatever we're packing them into.

The base, which holds the bike static in the case, can have three legs added, transforming it into a workstand for when you get to your destination - which is a rather 'nice to have' too.

Read more: Thule RoundTrip Pro XT review

Blue Velovault2 bike box

6. VeloVault2 bike box

We really liked the VeloVault2 bike box when we had it in for test. It's big and robust, which is what many cyclists need to achieve peace of mind when flying with a bike.

However, weighing in at 12.5kg means it should sneak under most airline weight controls. The company has sweated the small stuff, too: the clasps are quality, it's easy to close and it rolls well.

VeloVault2 bike box has a new carrying handle, longer wheelbase, improved strut design and it is roof box ready. Oh, and it's now bright blue... other colours are available if that's not to your liking.

Read more: VeloVault2 full review

How do I pack a bike into a bike bag or box?

Packing the bike into the bag or box sometimes takes quite a bit more effort than expected. The process may differ slightly depending on the specific box or bag, but the general process goes something like:

- Remove the pedals - Partially deflate tires and remove the wheels - Remove the seatpost and saddle - Remove the handlebar from the stem or remove the handlebar and stem together from the steerer - Undo rear derailleur (but leave it on the chain) - Secure the frame and components in the box via the manufacturer-approved method - Pack the tools required to rebuild the bike!

There are a few more mechanical adjustments you might make, and if you’re handy with a spanner they shouldn't cause too much grief. For example, you might have to remove the chainset. This will keep it protected en route but it’s worth bearing in mind that you’ll have to reassemble it when you arrive on your hols, so if you're no spanner wizard it might be best to avoid this. It may also mean packing extra tools, which means extra weight to carry around.

Best bike bags vs best bike boxes: which is better?

You might think this is an easy question: it's surely a box, right? However, that's probably before you’ve taken weight into consideration.

A lighter weight bike bag influences two things: how comfortable it is to carry and lug about but also how much of your baggage allowance it eats into - and how much the baggage supplement might be.

The trade off is in the level of protection: a hard flight case like box is going to take the knocks better than a soft bag. That said, soft bike bags will usually protect your bike from the worst of it and they also tend to be cheaper than bike boxes.

There is an in between option. The best bike bags tend to have some more structural inserts inside but retain more of a bag's lightweight nature. Other bike bags can have nifty, in-built storage techniques. For example, some have built-in dropouts that allow you to stand your frame upright and hold it tight.

Do I need to add extra padding to my bike bag?

Regardless of how tough your bag or box might be, you’ll definitely want to pad the important parts inside it. We’d recommend bubble wrap and foam piping. If you’re lucky, your local bike shop might have excess from all the bikes they get sent in. Don't forget to put it around the frame in places where other items in the box might rub against it.

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A good bike box or bag has to tread the line between providing the best protection for your bike and yet still being light, easy to carry and simple to pack. These boxes have been used to carry various bikes on multiple flights, being packed and unpacked several times each. They all protected the bikes from any transport damage and none were particularly difficult or awkward to pack but each has its advantages and disadvantages that may clinch the deal for you.

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How to pack your bike & fly with an EVOC Bike Travel Bag Pro

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Traveling with your bike can be a real hassle. But landing in a new location ready to hit the ground riding on your own two wheels can often outweigh the pitfalls associated with flying your bike or having to rent a bike at your location. That of course assumes that you can actually get your bike to your destination in one piece – which is not always guaranteed, regardless of the airline.

There are a number of different ways to pack and transport your bike, but when you get into the world of mountain bikes, especially with larger 29″ tires, things get a little more tricky. I ended up requesting a new EVOC Bike Travel Bag when I realized that my original Bike Travel Bag wouldn’t easily fit larger 29″ wheels. The newer bags have larger wheel pockets to fit more common tire sizes – though you may still have to deflate the the tires a bit if they’re on the larger side.

In addition to fitting most modern mountain bikes with ease (and road, gravel, and many other bikes), the EVOC Bike Travel Bag Pro has a number of other benefits going for it as well. Yes, soft sided cases are well, soft sided. But I’ve seen just as much damage done to bikes in hard cases as soft cases. How? It usually happens when TSA opens a hard case, and doesn’t put the bike back in properly, which usually results in pricey damage because it’s harder to put the bikes in those cases properly. To protect the bike, the EVOC bags have a rigid PE board perimeter with glass fiber vertical supports at the end and hard plastic rods inside the wheel compartments. Combined with using the wheels and wheel compartments as structural elements and additional PE board reinforcements with a hard plastic tub with aluminum rails on the bottom, the EVOC design seems to do pretty well for most in terms of protection. There’s also the fact that to an airline employee, a large soft bag (hopefully) won’t get stuff piled on top the way a hard case would.

The soft sided design also has a huge benefit in terms of storage. Once you take out all of the supports, the bag can be folded down to the same size it ships in. This is far easier to store in your house, apartment, shed, than a full size hard case. Soft cases are also usually lighter than hard cases – an important detail if you’re trying to make checked baggage weight.

And what about cardboard boxes? Well, in terms of rigid protection, cardboard is probably equal to a bag like the EVOC, but it also takes a lot more work to properly box the bike so that it doesn’t get damaged. And if it’s raining while your bike box is on the tarmac, it likely won’t hold up so well.

One of the main things that sets the EVOC Bike Travel Bag Pro apart from the standard Bike Travel Bag, is the addition of the Bike Stand which features thru axle (or QR) mounts for each end on an aluminum tray that is adjustable for different wheel base lengths (maximum wheel base of 126cm). This makes it a lot easier to load the bike in the case, and prevents the bottom of the frame, derailleur, and crank from resting on the bottom of a dirty bag.

Up front, there are four different end cap sets included along with a set of spacers that can go under any end cap set for Boost spacing. That allows you to mount standard QR, 12mm, 15mm, and 20mm thru axles in both standard and Boost 110 spacing. There are also three vertical positions to mount the axle to best fit the fork/bike/bag.

Out back, it’s the same story, this time with dummy axles in 5 x 130mm, 12 x 135mm, 12 x 142mm, 12 x 150mm, and 12 x 157mm (DH or Super Boost).

The axles slot through one of three vertical positions, and you install the thru axle through them and tighten it down like you would a hub.

One nice feature is the fact that the stand provides something for the derailleur to rest against. This way, if it gets hit from the side, it won’t bend the hanger, and you can leave the derailleur mounted in place. I was a little nervous to leave the derailleur on as I always remove it, but not having to do so saved a lot of time and effort. And it arrived at both ends of the journey with a straight hanger.

The other thing that makes the Bike Travel Bag worth the Pro upgrade? The front wheel. It’s crazy how such a small detail can make the biggest difference, but when you’re trying to wheel a bike bag and a large roller bag through a crowded airport, the little wheel makes all the difference. Just remember to take it off and stash it inside the bag in a pocket before checking the bag. It clips in place solidly, but I wouldn’t trust it to stay on during the flight.

The rear wheels are also excellent, with oversized replaceable wheels that can roll down stair cases and over curbs fairly easily. They’re also widely spaced to prevent the bag from tipping over.

Packing Tips

You will notice the bike above does not have a chain. Removing it is way easier than wrapping the chainstay to prevent damage from a flailing loose chain. Yes, SRAM says that their Power Lock chain connectors are not reusable. They may have a point, but I’ve also taken this one apart a few times now without issue. Do so at your own risk though, and make sure you bring a spare just in case.

EVOC does sell chain covers if you choose to leave the chain on and they state it has a separation flap between the chainstay and the chain to keep things protected.

You’ll also notice the extra bits of foam wrapped around many of the tubes (especially important for the suspension stanchions). As far as I’m concerned, you can never be too careful when flying with a multi-thousand dollar bicycle. You can pick up packs of this Frost King pipe insulation from your local home improvement store in different sizes for less than $2. It’s pre-slit, so all you have to do is cut it to length, and slap it on. Then when you’re done with your trip, just throw the pieces back in the bag to use them again the next time. To make it even easier on yourself, use a Sharpie to label them for where they go on the bike.

I used some 3/8″ insulation I already had around the house which worked pretty well for the smaller tubes, and stayed in place around the 34mm fork stanchions without the need for tape. Around the larger tubes like the downtube, either foam for larger pipes or masking tape is needed to make it stay in place.

While we’re on the subject of safeguarding your bike in the bag, always remove your rotors. Just do it. I was hesitant to leave them on for my first trip with the Bike Travel Bag Pro, but I thought “it has disc rotor protection pockets, I have to try it.”

So I did try it, and I ended up with one severely bent rotor by the time my bike arrived in Italy. That wasn’t the only damage (more on that in a minute), but it was damage that was easily avoidable – especially with Centerlock rotors. Bring a tool, remove the rotors and reinstall them at your destination.

If your bike didn’t come with them, you’ll also want to go down to your local shop and ask nicely for some plastic hub/axle protectors that companies stick in the wheels for shipping.

The EVOC bags have a reinforced plastic plate on the inside of the bag, but in our experience, this is not  enough to prevent the axle on the hub from wearing through. I recently had to send a review bike back that was shipped in a (well used) EVOC case because the hub had worn completely through this reinforced plate and then wore into the carbon chainstay. Not good. Adding these plastic protectors increases the surface area against the plate, and should extend the life of the bag (and your frame).

Ideally though, I’d like to see EVOC increase the thickness of these reinforcements, or maybe add a metal plate sewn in behind the plastic so that the hubs couldn’t ever wear through the plates.

This should go without saying, but you’ll want to slip in the correct pad spacer for your brake calipers. These are designed for this exact purpose and lock into place around the pad spring retaining pin, and it will save you a lot of hassle when you reach your destination and don’t have to reset your pistons.

The last bit of added protection I like to include is a layer of bubble wrap around the handlebar. The EVOC bags have a pretty decent way of securing the bar to the bike with the top tube pad and the bag with velcro straps, but there is still the chance of it getting knocked around inside the bag. Again, this is really simple, cheap protection that only takes a few seconds to add.

Once your bike is all loaded on the Bike Stand and placed in the bag, there are at least six velcro or buckle straps that are very important to attach around the chainstays, seat tube, top tube/downtube, and fork. These prevent the bike from moving around inside the bag which could damage the bag from the inside out if not secured properly. Clearly, dropper posts are an advantage here and I was able to leave my seat post untouched and just drop the saddle to fit. If you don’t have a dropper or have a particularly large frame, you may have to drop the post in the frame or remove it completely. The bike above is a medium Santa Cruz Blur TR which fit in the bag with lots of room to spare.

Bike Travel Bag Assembly Trick

For the most part, the EVOC Bike Travel Bags are super easy to put together. But this time I ran into an issue I hadn’t seen before – no amount of pushing could make the vertical supports insert all the way into their respective channels leaving two inches sticking above the top.

Before I broke out the hammers, an investigation of the channels revealed that the bottom of two of them had kinks that were preventing the support rods from passing through.

The solution was super simple though – just stick a flat blade screw driver into the gap between the plastic bumper and the fabric. This straightens out the channel, and allows you to fully insert the support rod.

What Tools Should I Bring?

Depending on your tolerance for assembling a bike with an annoyingly small or finicky  multi-tool, you may be able to get away without many of these. But for me, I like to have tools that make the bike building process as easy and quick as possible. But I also had to be aware of the overall weight limit of the packed bike bag. Depending on the airline, your weight limit will probably be somewhere around 50-70lbs. The bag itself weighs about 26lbs, so depending on your bike, that may not give you a lot to work with.

To keep it to the essentials, I brought along a 4mm T-handle allen (for stem bolts), a 5mm L-wrench allen with spare Gorilla tape wrapped around the middle (don’t forget the zip ties), and a combination 6mm/8mm wrench for pedals. I also brought along the Wolf Tooth Component Pack Pliers ($32.95) which are a must if you’re going to remove the chain again to ship the bike back home. Plus they let you store spare master links, they work as a tire lever, and a valve core tool, so they’re incredibly handy to have along. If you’re running Centerlock rotors, you’ll need a Centerlock tool to avoid the aforementioned bent rotors. The WTC Pack Wrench is ultra light and it has a magnetic 1″ hex at the bottom to use with their steel hex inserts. This way you can also bring along a cassette lock ring tool and their Pack Whip ($44.95). Anyone who’s ever hopelessly jammed a chain behind a cassette after a crash bent the hanger knows that this combo can be a lifesaver.

The rest of the Pack Wrench inserts are interesting, but for most trips I don’t find it necessary to bring along a splined BB tool, 16mm hex, or 20mm socket (though the 20mm socket could be useful if you’re running one of Otso’s bikes with Tuning Chip dropouts). The 8mm could be handy for pedals though. These can all be purchased individually for $20 with the handle selling for $39.95.

Wolf Tooth also sells this Travel Tool Wrap which is handy to keep all your tools in one place, and you can hang it from a car door for easy access. But for me, this is a bit overkill for the minimal amount of tools needed for traveling.

If you’re really concerned about the weight of your bag, the tool wrap alone is 539g – more than the weight of most helmets. With the tools pictured above it was 1343g.

Instead I threw most of the tools into one of the zippered pockets in the Bike Travel Bag Pro, and left the chain whip and lock ring wrench in the ziplock bags they shipped in. This prevents grease from getting on the brake rotors which were sharing a spot in one of the zippered pockets. Alternatively, you could find a ziplock big enough for the rotors to protect them that way as well.

What Else Can I Pack In there?

This all depends on the weight requirements of the airline you’re flying with, but you should be able to fit some of the bulkier riding gear in there. That includes your helmet (a helmet storage pod is a good way to protect it during shipping), hydration pack or hip pack, and shoes and pedals. The area below the downtube works well to stash these items as it keeps them in place. Other lighter items like bulky jackets, clothing, and more can be placed anywhere else in the bag as well.

What Should I Do If My Bag or Bike Gets Damaged?

Unfortunately, I got to deal with this issue on the very first trip with the Bike Travel Bag Pro. Judging by the 15 or more other EVOC bags that all arrived to the Pirelli launch unharmed, it was clear that this was probably a result of the airline mishandling the bag during transit, but what now?

The most important thing you can do if you notice damage is to go to the baggage counter  while you’re still at the airport . If you leave, and in many cases wait more than 12 or 24 hours, you will be completely out of luck in terms of getting compensation from the airline.

I learned that the hard way on this trip. I had just arrived to Italy on a delayed flight, it took forever for my bike bag to appear, and other journalists and the Pirelli crew were waiting for me. I thought, “OK, I’ll deal with this later.” Fortunately, Delta took pity on me even though it was a codeshare flight with Alitalia and they made it very clear to never make that mistake again. Don’t expect this to happen often though – or to be fairly compensated. This $695 bag was brand new on its first flight and Delta offered a $100 voucher for a massive hole that was ripped into the main compartment and broken stitching in three places. However, I was also told that this would be covered under warranty through EVOC if it was determined that it was a simple seam failure – with EVOC offering a two year warranty for defects.

Long story short, travel with some Gorilla tape – you never know when you may need it. This tape job held all the way back to my house, though it sure isn’t pretty.

It’s important to point out that in spite of the bag being roughed up, there was zero  damage to any of the bike or components in the bag other than the bent brake rotor. The various reinforcement pieces seemed to do their job, and in spite of the damage to the bag, I was able to ride my own bike in a completely new location. Because of that, I would happily use the Bike Travel Bag Pro to fly with my bike again. It takes a little extra effort to get the most out of the bag, but if you plan ahead, you should arrive with your bike in one piece and ready to hit the trails.

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Zach Overholt is the Editor in Chief of Bikerumor . He has been writing about what’s new in the bicycle world for 12+ years. Prior to that, Zach spent many years in the back of a bicycle shop building and repairing nearly every type of bike, while figuring out how to (occasionally) ride them.

Based in Ohio, Zach is now slowly introducing a new generation to cycling and still trying to figure out how to fit the most rides into a busy schedule as a new dad.

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PVC bike cases is the way to go, those fabric bags are too fragile, I never have to worry about bent rotor

Use the same case and never dismount rotors

Bike bag, $700. Delta bike fees if over 70lbs (easy to do), $600. Bent rotors, Free.

Meanwhile, Golf & Ski bags get checked as regular luggage.

There is a reason I simply rent now…

I purchased a Trico Iron Case in ’99. They are big, clumsy and heavy (35 lbs) compared to something like the EVOC Pro. However, in using for the last twenty years to haul bikes all over the US, Canada and to Europe my bikes have never been damaged in the slightest way. These include alloy, steel and carbon bikes including big travel 29er’s. In fact, there have been multiple times where I put parts/tools in loose and they arrived in the exact same place. It is by no means as pleasant nor as fast to pack as my friend’s EVOC’s but I will deal with this inconvenience for the proven security it provides.

Really well written piece with plenty of nuggets (remove rotors etc). The comments section is also worth reading. Cheers!

Great tip on using a flat blade screwdriver to straighten the channels for the fiberglass stays. I really struggled with the ones in the front, and finally got them in, but I’ll try this next time I assemble the case.

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la85 wrote: ↑ Wed Jul 31, 2024 9:48 am Has anyone used the above for a gravel bike?

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la85 wrote: ↑ Wed Jul 31, 2024 7:10 pm Awesome.. thanks for such a great review. I have used one for an MTB with no problems... just wanst sure how a gravel bike would fit with the bars off etc. Scicon Road 3.0 are half price atm.... $700 is alot of money if the Evoc Pro will do the same thing.

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There's a few threads on MTBR regarding packaging and flying with a fat bike but I can only find ones that are a few years old. I'm hoping there are some people with info on newer products that are specifically designed for fat/plus bikes such as the XL bag. I don't really want to resort to scrouging a bike box from my local LBS if there are better systems available to us now. FIA, any info appreciated.  

I've heard great things about evoc's bags in general. If this had existed a couple years ago, I might have bought it (when I had access to an EVOC pro deal, and planned to fly with my fatbike). Linky for those interested: https://www.evocsports.com/products/bags/bike-travel-bag-xl  

I’ve only used mine for one trip (Denver to Anchorage and back for the ITI130), but am very happy so far. I was able to pack a 2013 9:Zero:7 (alloy frame with 197 rear spacing and carbon fork) and wheels (80mm Nexties with studded 4.6 Wratchchilds tubeless) without issue. I needed to perform the following steps to get everything to fit properly and safely: 1) deflated the tires a bit in order to not strain the zippers on the wheel pockets, 2) removed the pedals, 3) removed the handlebars from the stem (but left the stem fully attached to the fork) 4) removed rear derailleur, hanger, and chain My bike weighs about 28lbs, and the final packed weight on the scale at DIA was 48.5 lbs. Delta charged $150 each way. The bike is relative well protected, but I removed the derailleur and hanger just to play it safe. I could see the bag getting crunched from the side and bending the hanger and/or rear derailleur pretty easily. The bag looks pretty durable. Beefy stitching, solid zippers, good handles at convenient locations, and the wheels roll well. Bottom line is that I’m happy with the bag. I got it on amazon at a screaming deal, so keep your eyes open and you’ll be able to score one on the cheap.  

DStaley said: 1) deflated the tires a bit in order to not strain the zippers on the wheel pockets, 2) removed the pedals, 3) removed the handlebars from the stem (but left the stem fully attached to the fork) 4) removed rear derailleur, hanger, and chain The bike is relative well protected, but I removed the derailleur and hanger just to play it safe. Click to expand...

Alaska charges normal baggage price ($25) for bikes now (free if you have the mileage program). Several of us complained on each flight and they have finally gotten reasonable. There is no reason that golf clubs and skis should be free, especially when you see these "cluster" bags that contain several skis or giant golf+tons of other crap bags that get on for free. I'm cool with a reasonable charge, but $150 is not, especially when the other stuff is free. And especially when some of us go to pretty extensive lengths to package our bike in a dedicated case/bag that is intended for traveling, rather than some ratty used bike box from a bike shop. Be sure to tell these other airlines what you think, email their customer service desks and ask why it's different and point out how it sucks. On the topic of a bag, I took my fatbike with skinny wheels once, the frame barely fit in the bag due to the wide chainstays/axle (170mm) and the wheels were skinny 29ers that barely fit, but there is no way it would ever work with fat tires or even + tires, the wheels are just too massive for anything that exists that I know of. Haven't seen the XL bag, but with nearly 100mm rims, it would have to be a huge difference. It would also make for a massive bag and add significant weight. Some of the airlines charge you significantly more if you go over 50lbs, and the normal Evoc is right around 20lbs.  

Jayem raises some good points. I *think* wheels with 100mm rims with 4.8s (Bud and Lou) would fit in the Evoc XL. The tightest dimension is that of the vertical (tire height), and that’s only when trying to get wheel past the zipper. Once inside the bag, most of the wheel volume occupies the main part of the bag, hence the need to remove the pedals. Tires that are larger than 5”, and rims wider than 100mm might be tough to squeeze in there. Regarding weight, you will exceed the 50lb limit if your bike is more than ~30 lbs, no matter which bag or hard case you choose. At least those aftermarket bags/cases that offer any protection, as there are some lighter alternatives that are not padded or hardened. You could always remove the seatpost and saddle and pack them in a separate bag, saving a couple of pounds. Heavy bikes (30+ lbs) might require the cardboard box and/or some creativity in order to get under the 50lb limit. Good luck with your search, post up if you find a good alternative to the Evoc XL.  

DStaley said: Jayem raises some good points. I *think* wheels with 100mm rims with 4.8s (Bud and Lou) would fit in the Evoc XL. The tightest dimension is that of the vertical (tire height), and that's only when trying to get wheel past the zipper. Once inside the bag, most of the wheel volume occupies the main part of the bag, hence the need to remove the pedals. Tires that are larger than 5", and rims wider than 100mm might be tough to squeeze in there. Regarding weight, you will exceed the 50lb limit if your bike is more than ~30 lbs, no matter which bag or hard case you choose. At least those aftermarket bags/cases that offer any protection, as there are some lighter alternatives that are not padded or hardened. You could always remove the seatpost and saddle and pack them in a separate bag, saving a couple of pounds. Heavy bikes (30+ lbs) might require the cardboard box and/or some creativity in order to get under the 50lb limit. Good luck with your search, post up if you find a good alternative to the Evoc XL. Click to expand...

ALso, with the proliferation of the Evoc bags, ive noticed the baggage agents are a lot more keen to what’s in the bag as compared to a few years ago. Used to be able to get fees waived more frequently, now I won’t fly Delta and a few others. Be sure to tell corporate (not the handlers).  

Yes, there are a couple of large pockets inside the bag, including one big enough to fit the rear thru axle / skewer (I kept the front in my fork). There’s also a handy pocket on the outside.  

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Traveling with your bike can be a real hassle. But landing in a new location ready to hit the ground riding on your own two wheels can often outweigh the pitfalls associated with flying your bike or having to rent a bike at your location. That of course assumes that you can actually get your bike to your destination in one piece – which is not always guaranteed, regardless of the airline.

There are a number of different ways to pack and transport your bike, but when you get into the world of mountain bikes, especially with larger 29″ tires, things get a little more tricky. I ended up requesting a new EVOC Bike Travel Bag when I realized that my original Bike Travel Bag wouldn’t easily fit larger 29″ wheels. The newer bags have larger wheel pockets to fit more common tire sizes – though you may still have to deflate the the tires a bit if they’re on the larger side.

In addition to fitting most modern mountain bikes with ease (and road, gravel, and many other bikes), the EVOC Bike Travel Bag Pro has a number of other benefits going for it as well. Yes, soft sided cases are well, soft sided. But I’ve seen just as much damage done to bikes in hard cases as soft cases. How? It usually happens when TSA opens a hard case, and doesn’t put the bike back in properly, which usually results in pricey damage because it’s harder to put the bikes in those cases properly. To protect the bike, the EVOC bags have a rigid PE board perimeter with glass fiber vertical supports at the end and hard plastic rods inside the wheel compartments. Combined with using the wheels and wheel compartments as structural elements and additional PE board reinforcements with a hard plastic tub with aluminum rails on the bottom, the EVOC design seems to do pretty well for most in terms of protection. There’s also the fact that to an airline employee, a large soft bag (hopefully) won’t get stuff piled on top the way a hard case would.

The soft sided design also has a huge benefit in terms of storage. Once you take out all of the supports, the bag can be folded down to the same size it ships in. This is far easier to store in your house, apartment, shed, than a full size hard case. Soft cases are also usually lighter than hard cases – an important detail if you’re trying to make checked baggage weight.

And what about cardboard boxes? Well, in terms of rigid protection, cardboard is probably equal to a bag like the EVOC, but it also takes a lot more work to properly box the bike so that it doesn’t get damaged. And if it’s raining while your bike box is on the tarmac, it likely won’t hold up so well.

One of the main things that sets the EVOC Bike Travel Bag Pro apart from the standard Bike Travel Bag, is the addition of the Bike Stand which features thru axle (or QR) mounts for each end on an aluminum tray that is adjustable for different wheel base lengths (maximum wheel base of 126cm). This makes it a lot easier to load the bike in the case, and prevents the bottom of the frame, derailleur, and crank from resting on the bottom of a dirty bag.

Up front, there are four different end cap sets included along with a set of spacers that can go under any end cap set for Boost spacing. That allows you to mount standard QR, 12mm, 15mm, and 20mm thru axles in both standard and Boost 110 spacing. There are also three vertical positions to mount the axle to best fit the fork/bike/bag.

Out back, it’s the same story, this time with dummy axles in 5 x 130mm, 12 x 135mm, 12 x 142mm, 12 x 150mm, and 12 x 157mm (DH or Super Boost).

The axles slot through one of three vertical positions, and you install the thru axle through them and tighten it down like you would a hub.

One nice feature is the fact that the stand provides something for the derailleur to rest against. This way, if it gets hit from the side, it won’t bend the hanger, and you can leave the derailleur mounted in place. I was a little nervous to leave the derailleur on as I always remove it, but not having to do so saved a lot of time and effort. And it arrived at both ends of the journey with a straight hanger.

The other thing that makes the Bike Travel Bag worth the Pro upgrade? The front wheel. It’s crazy how such a small detail can make the biggest difference, but when you’re trying to wheel a bike bag and a large roller bag through a crowded airport, the little wheel makes all the difference. Just remember to take it off and stash it inside the bag in a pocket before checking the bag. It clips in place solidly, but I wouldn’t trust it to stay on during the flight.

The rear wheels are also excellent, with oversized replaceable wheels that can roll down stair cases and over curbs fairly easily. They’re also widely spaced to prevent the bag from tipping over.

Packing Tips

You will notice the bike above does not have a chain. Removing it is way easier than wrapping the chainstay to prevent damage from a flailing loose chain. Yes, SRAM says that their Power Lock chain connectors are not reusable. They may have a point, but I’ve also taken this one apart a few times now without issue. Do so at your own risk though, and make sure you bring a spare just in case.

EVOC does sell chain covers if you choose to leave the chain on and they state it has a separation flap between the chainstay and the chain to keep things protected.

You’ll also notice the extra bits of foam wrapped around many of the tubes (especially important for the suspension stanchions). As far as I’m concerned, you can never be too careful when flying with a multi-thousand dollar bicycle. You can pick up packs of this Frost King pipe insulation from your local home improvement store in different sizes for less than $2. It’s pre-slit, so all you have to do is cut it to length, and slap it on. Then when you’re done with your trip, just throw the pieces back in the bag to use them again the next time. To make it even easier on yourself, use a Sharpie to label them for where they go on the bike.

I used some 3/8″ insulation I already had around the house which worked pretty well for the smaller tubes, and stayed in place around the 34mm fork stanchions without the need for tape. Around the larger tubes like the downtube, either foam for larger pipes or masking tape is needed to make it stay in place.

While we’re on the subject of safeguarding your bike in the bag, always remove your rotors. Just do it. I was hesitant to leave them on for my first trip with the Bike Travel Bag Pro, but I thought “it has disc rotor protection pockets, I have to try it.”

So I did try it, and I ended up with one severely bent rotor by the time my bike arrived in Italy. That wasn’t the only damage (more on that in a minute), but it was damage that was easily avoidable – especially with Centerlock rotors. Bring a tool, remove the rotors and reinstall them at your destination.

If your bike didn’t come with them, you’ll also want to go down to your local shop and ask nicely for some plastic hub/axle protectors that companies stick in the wheels for shipping.

The EVOC bags have a reinforced plastic plate on the inside of the bag, but in our experience, this is not  enough to prevent the axle on the hub from wearing through. I recently had to send a review bike back that was shipped in a (well used) EVOC case because the hub had worn completely through this reinforced plate and then wore into the carbon chainstay. Not good. Adding these plastic protectors increases the surface area against the plate, and should extend the life of the bag (and your frame).

Ideally though, I’d like to see EVOC increase the thickness of these reinforcements, or maybe add a metal plate sewn in behind the plastic so that the hubs couldn’t ever wear through the plates.

This should go without saying, but you’ll want to slip in the correct pad spacer for your brake calipers. These are designed for this exact purpose and lock into place around the pad spring retaining pin, and it will save you a lot of hassle when you reach your destination and don’t have to reset your pistons.

The last bit of added protection I like to include is a layer of bubble wrap around the handlebar. The EVOC bags have a pretty decent way of securing the bar to the bike with the top tube pad and the bag with velcro straps, but there is still the chance of it getting knocked around inside the bag. Again, this is really simple, cheap protection that only takes a few seconds to add.

Once your bike is all loaded on the Bike Stand and placed in the bag, there are at least six velcro or buckle straps that are very important to attach around the chainstays, seat tube, top tube/downtube, and fork. These prevent the bike from moving around inside the bag which could damage the bag from the inside out if not secured properly. Clearly, dropper posts are an advantage here and I was able to leave my seat post untouched and just drop the saddle to fit. If you don’t have a dropper or have a particularly large frame, you may have to drop the post in the frame or remove it completely. The bike above is a medium Santa Cruz Blur TR which fit in the bag with lots of room to spare.

Bike Travel Bag Assembly Trick

For the most part, the EVOC Bike Travel Bags are super easy to put together. But this time I ran into an issue I hadn’t seen before – no amount of pushing could make the vertical supports insert all the way into their respective channels leaving two inches sticking above the top.

Before I broke out the hammers, an investigation of the channels revealed that the bottom of two of them had kinks that were preventing the support rods from passing through.

The solution was super simple though – just stick a flat blade screw driver into the gap between the plastic bumper and the fabric. This straightens out the channel, and allows you to fully insert the support rod.

What Tools Should I Bring?

Depending on your tolerance for assembling a bike with an annoyingly small or finicky  multi-tool, you may be able to get away without many of these. But for me, I like to have tools that make the bike building process as easy and quick as possible. But I also had to be aware of the overall weight limit of the packed bike bag. Depending on the airline, your weight limit will probably be somewhere around 50-70lbs. The bag itself weighs about 26lbs, so depending on your bike, that may not give you a lot to work with.

To keep it to the essentials, I brought along a 4mm T-handle allen (for stem bolts), a 5mm L-wrench allen with spare Gorilla tape wrapped around the middle (don’t forget the zip ties), and a combination 6mm/8mm wrench for pedals. I also brought along the Wolf Tooth Component Pack Pliers ($32.95) which are a must if you’re going to remove the chain again to ship the bike back home. Plus they let you store spare master links, they work as a tire lever, and a valve core tool, so they’re incredibly handy to have along. If you’re running Centerlock rotors, you’ll need a Centerlock tool to avoid the aforementioned bent rotors. The WTC Pack Wrench is ultra light and it has a magnetic 1″ hex at the bottom to use with their steel hex inserts. This way you can also bring along a cassette lock ring tool and their Pack Whip ($44.95). Anyone who’s ever hopelessly jammed a chain behind a cassette after a crash bent the hanger knows that this combo can be a lifesaver.

The rest of the Pack Wrench inserts are interesting, but for most trips I don’t find it necessary to bring along a splined BB tool, 16mm hex, or 20mm socket (though the 20mm socket could be useful if you’re running one of Otso’s bikes with Tuning Chip dropouts). The 8mm could be handy for pedals though. These can all be purchased individually for $20 with the handle selling for $39.95.

Wolf Tooth also sells this Travel Tool Wrap which is handy to keep all your tools in one place, and you can hang it from a car door for easy access. But for me, this is a bit overkill for the minimal amount of tools needed for traveling.

If you’re really concerned about the weight of your bag, the tool wrap alone is 539g – more than the weight of most helmets. With the tools pictured above it was 1343g.

Instead I threw most of the tools into one of the zippered pockets in the Bike Travel Bag Pro, and left the chain whip and lock ring wrench in the ziplock bags they shipped in. This prevents grease from getting on the brake rotors which were sharing a spot in one of the zippered pockets. Alternatively, you could find a ziplock big enough for the rotors to protect them that way as well.

What Else Can I Pack In there?

This all depends on the weight requirements of the airline you’re flying with, but you should be able to fit some of the bulkier riding gear in there. That includes your helmet (a helmet storage pod is a good way to protect it during shipping), hydration pack or hip pack, and shoes and pedals. The area below the downtube works well to stash these items as it keeps them in place. Other lighter items like bulky jackets, clothing, and more can be placed anywhere else in the bag as well.

What Should I Do If My Bag or Bike Gets Damaged?

Unfortunately, I got to deal with this issue on the very first trip with the Bike Travel Bag Pro. Judging by the 15 or more other EVOC bags that all arrived to the Pirelli launch unharmed, it was clear that this was probably a result of the airline mishandling the bag during transit, but what now?

The most important thing you can do if you notice damage is to go to the baggage counter  while you’re still at the airport . If you leave, and in many cases wait more than 12 or 24 hours, you will be completely out of luck in terms of getting compensation from the airline.

I learned that the hard way on this trip. I had just arrived to Italy on a delayed flight, it took forever for my bike bag to appear, and other journalists and the Pirelli crew were waiting for me. I thought, “OK, I’ll deal with this later.” Fortunately, Delta took pity on me even though it was a codeshare flight with Alitalia and they made it very clear to never make that mistake again. Don’t expect this to happen often though – or to be fairly compensated. This $695 bag was brand new on its first flight and Delta offered a $100 voucher for a massive hole that was ripped into the main compartment and broken stitching in three places. However, I was also told that this would be covered under warranty through EVOC if it was determined that it was a simple seam failure – with EVOC offering a two year warranty for defects.

Long story short, travel with some Gorilla tape – you never know when you may need it. This tape job held all the way back to my house, though it sure isn’t pretty.

It’s important to point out that in spite of the bag being roughed up, there was zero  damage to any of the bike or components in the bag other than the bent brake rotor. The various reinforcement pieces seemed to do their job, and in spite of the damage to the bag, I was able to ride my own bike in a completely new location. Because of that, I would happily use the Bike Travel Bag Pro to fly with my bike again. It takes a little extra effort to get the most out of the bag, but if you plan ahead, you should arrive with your bike in one piece and ready to hit the trails.

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Based in Ohio, Zach is now slowly introducing a new generation to cycling and still trying to figure out how to fit the most rides into a busy schedule as a new dad.

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PVC bike cases is the way to go, those fabric bags are too fragile, I never have to worry about bent rotor

Use the same case and never dismount rotors

Bike bag, $700. Delta bike fees if over 70lbs (easy to do), $600. Bent rotors, Free.

Meanwhile, Golf & Ski bags get checked as regular luggage.

There is a reason I simply rent now…

I purchased a Trico Iron Case in ’99. They are big, clumsy and heavy (35 lbs) compared to something like the EVOC Pro. However, in using for the last twenty years to haul bikes all over the US, Canada and to Europe my bikes have never been damaged in the slightest way. These include alloy, steel and carbon bikes including big travel 29er’s. In fact, there have been multiple times where I put parts/tools in loose and they arrived in the exact same place. It is by no means as pleasant nor as fast to pack as my friend’s EVOC’s but I will deal with this inconvenience for the proven security it provides.

Really well written piece with plenty of nuggets (remove rotors etc). The comments section is also worth reading. Cheers!

Great tip on using a flat blade screwdriver to straighten the channels for the fiberglass stays. I really struggled with the ones in the front, and finally got them in, but I’ll try this next time I assemble the case.

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Evoc’s Bike Travel Bag Pro is what the German brand refers to as their “high-end” solution for bike transport. It’s a soft/hard-sided hybrid case with multiple integrated bells and whistles designed to keep bikes safe and secure in transit. I’ve used the Travel Bag Pro on a few flights this year and, while I’m not a big fan of air travel nor checked luggage in general, this bag has been a pleasure to use.

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Prior to this year, I went a while without flying, and even longer without hauling a bike with me (or checked bags for that matter), but had some trips recently where traveling with my bike made more sense than shipping it or renting once at my destination. My only former experience with bike luggage was an old two-piece hard side case that worked well for road bikes and some older MTBs, but I sold it once my mountain bikes got bulkier and no longer fit.

There are plenty of options for bike travel bags and cases on the market these days, and I honed in on the Evoc line because they appeared to have a balance of efficiency and strength. The soft upper portion also allows them to be collapsed when not in use for easier storage. I own a few Evoc camera bags, as I appreciate their thoughtful organizational layouts and overbuilt qualities, so had an idea of what I’d be getting from one of their bike bags.

The Bike Travel Bag Pro appeared to hit most marks for me: collapsable, accommodates fairly large frame/wheels, and is simple to use with only minimal bike disassembly. But, it is not without drawbacks, which I’ll explain more below.

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The Pro version of Evoc’s bike travel bags, specifically, utilizes a padded upper nylon portion with removable plastic “sticks” and “tubes,” while the lower hard deck is further strengthened when the bike is loaded onto the aluminum-railed bike stand (included, but also sold separately ). It also fits a fairly large max bike size, which was a selling point over other bags on the market. My Sklar Sweet Jammer has a 1227mm wheelbase which essentially maxed out the bag lengthwise (1300mm is the longest wheelbase that will fit).

• Capacity: 310L
• Weight: 22.04 lbs (including clip-on wheel + bike stand)
• Dimensions: 147 x 36 x 85 cm (Inside 136 x 27 x 80 cm)
• Maximum bike wheelbase: 130cm
• Collapsible to 147 x 36 x 22 cm for easy storage

Travel Bag Pro Setup and Loading a Bike

The bag arrived completely collapsed and required the bike stand to be assembled and the sticks/rods installed to give it shape. I first made the mistake of trying to load the bike frame while the stand was inside the bag. My bike comes so close to maxing out the stand/bag that there was hardly any clearance to do so. Hot tip : load the bike on the stand and then  lift everything into the bag together.

Evoc includes a pack of axle adapters sized for “all modern axle standards.” These adapters slot into the hubs at each end of the bike stand, which the bike is then attached to as if threading axles through wheel hubs for a secure fit. Hubs are height adjustable using a series of vertically-slotted holes. I tried to find the sweet spot where my chainring would be elevated off the floor of the bag, while also leaving a buffer at the top where the stem wouldn’t protrude too much into the top of the bag.

With the stand together I removed my wheels and handlebar to mount the bike on the front and rear axle brackets (notice the tape measure in the above image indicating my bike just 9cm shy of reaching the stand’s max length). With the bike affixed to the stand, my handlebars came off and I strapped them to the included top tube protector.

With my bike taking so much lengthwise real estate on the stand, I was forced to remove the derailleur to make it all fit in the bag. This wasn’t really a big deal and I actually appreciated not having it protruding from the bike’s rear end and, rather, resting on the floor of the bag where it was less prone to impact and damage.

I typically ride with chunky 29×2.6 tires on wide rims, so the bag needed to have large wheel holsters. This bag has two separate wheel compartments on the aft end, each with reinforced disc and cassette protectors. The compartments take two 2cm diameter plastic rods for shape and, seemingly, offer added protection to the wheels from outside impacts. These rods would be easily replaceable with PVC of a similar diameter. Fully deflating the Teravail Kessels allowed the entire tire/wheel assembly to slide right in.

No tire removal + no disc removal + no cassette removal = travel bliss!

In addition to adjustable positioning for hub/axle configuration, the bag’s interior includes a variety of strap positions to secure the bike to the side of the case. There are three interior pockets; one clear pocket is located on the sidewall and was perfect for storing pedals, tools, and other bits like my stem clamp and bolts. I stashed my shoes, helmet, and tool roll on the floor of the bag rather than in my stuffed carry-on luggage. I figured that if the bike bag was delayed in transit, I’d have little use for my helmet and shoes anyway and, thus, didn’t need them with me.

Traveling with the Bike Travel Bag Pro

Weighing in at 24lbs, this bag is heavy. I think it will be a challenge for most folks traveling with mountain bikes in this bag to stay under the 50lb limit of most major airlines. I tried to work around this and book a recent flight through Alaska Airlines, which has a reasonable $30 fee for “sports equipment.” Unfortunately, that flight happened to be operated by American Airlines, whose staff looked bewildered when presented with my bike bag and did not hesitate to slap the $100 fee on it.

In retrospect, I could have packed the wheels and gear in a separate bag to reduce weight and likely avoid the $100 surcharge, but would have then been dinged the standard $30 or $40 per bag. In the end, it’s largely a wash between shipping, renting, and checking when figuring in the upcharge, but the convenience of flying with your bike often outweighs alternatives.

The bag rolls on two permanently affixed rear wheels and one optional clip-on front caster that slides into a hole in the aluminum handle system. Evoc claims these are skateboard wheels, but they look more like scooter wheels to me. Regardless, they are replaceable, which is a bonus.

I can’t imagine using this bag without the front wheel. It makes maneuvering around airports a breeze. Just don’t forget to detach it and store it in the bag’s front pocket. It merely rests in the handle slot, so will fall out as soon as the bag is lifted off the ground!

After a few flights with the bag, I noticed a few areas of material wear, both on the inner ripstop nylon and the outer cordura. At this point, I’m blaming this on myself for the way I packed the bike. I don’t think I was careful enough about where my brake levers and handlebar head unit mount were placed inside the bag, which then caused abrasions with who-knows-what was stacked on it during transit. Hopefully I can pack better in the future to eliminate this from happening again. It’s a good lesson, though, and another reason I’m happy with my decision to remove the derailleur rather than try to make it fit in the bag while attached.

The Bike Travel Bag Pro has done everything I need it to do and more, though it’s not without it’s shortcomings that I’ve attempted to point out. So, to wrap this review, here is a list of pros and cons I’ve identified in my time with the bag:

• Solid, secure, protective
• Folds to compact size for storage
• Simple assembly and bike loading
• Ample internal pockets for small bits
• Adjustable for a variety of bike types and sizes
• Easy to maneuver when loaded
• Expensive (MSRP $795)
• Heavy (24lbs)
• Variety of axle adapters leaves a lot of unused plastic pieces
• Potential for material wear

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The EVOC Bike Travel Bag Pro is a versatile carrier for almost any bike, be that road, tri, gravel or MTB. The case fits MTBs up to 29" and combines the best of a soft bag and a hard case, providing optimal protection alongside ease of use. Everything you need to stabilise the bag and cushion the contents is included, plus a Bike Stand Pro to protect the chainstay and rear derailleur, and a frame pad.

Wheels are stored in separate, reinforced compartments on the sides, and packing is simple, with only the wheels, pedals and handlebar needing to be removed. There is an external zip compartment for storing smaller items. 

The replaceable skate wheel ensures smooth rolling and there are multiple handles for pushing, pulling and manoeuvring. Despite being spacious enough to fit large frame sizes, the EVOC Bike Travel Bag Pro collapses down for easy storage when not in use. 

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• Bike Stand Pro (aluminium rails x 4 / rear hub / front hub / Front axle adapters (thru-axle 12mm x 2, thru-axle 15mm x 2, thru-axle 20mm x 2, QR 5mm x 2, 2 x Boost front spacer / rear axle adapters (5x130mm, 12x142mm, 12x150mm, 5x100mm, 12x135mm, 12x148mm, 12x157mm)
• Clip-on Wheel 2.0
• Monocoque chassis
• Disc protection
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• Replaceable skate wheel
• VAFFE Variable Frame Fixation Equipment
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• Fits most cross country, all-mountain, enduro, freeride, downhill bikes up to 29“, plus gravel, road and triathlon bikes
• External, separate wheel compartments with disc protection
• 305-litre capacity
• Maximum wheelbase: 130cm
• Dimensions: 147 x 85 x 36cm (external) / 136 x 80 x 27cm (internal), (Collapsible to 147 x 36 x 22cm)
• Manufacturer claimed weight: 9.6kg (including Bike Stand Pro)

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Are you looking for some amazing places to explore in Kedah ? But don’t know where to start! We got your back.

Famed for being the “rice bowl” of Malaysia, Kedah is a state in the north of the country that is also famous for its tourist attractions. As this state is popular for agriculture, it has no shortage of greenery and natural attractions. 

Kedah is host to numerous attractions and activities, and here are the best 24 Kedah attractions that you must not miss.

Langkawi Island is the heart of Kedah. And if you are planning a trip to Langkawi, our article 12 Best Things to Do in Langkawi Island may help you to decide which place you want to visit.

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Kota Alor Setar

Being the capital of Kedah, Alor Setar patronizes so many unique and spectacular attractions, which made Kedah richer and more incredible. The most remarkable gift of Alor Setar is the Menara Alor Setar . Apart from this, the capital city has more interesting places that you can’t resist.

1. Masjid Zahir, Alor Setar

Masjid Zahir , also known as   Masjid Zahrah , is situated at the heart of Alor Setar and is a prominent feature of the state of Kedah. The colonial-styled mosque is an example of architectural excellence and is designed to reflect the traditions of Islamic ruling of Kedah’s royalty.

However, that’s not the only reason why the mosque is famous. The two mihrabs are the distinctive features of the mosque. The Imam delivers the khutbah (sermons) from the timber minbar positioned on the right side of the inner mihrab on Friday prayers. 

Masjid Zahir is a celebrated historical monument and holds a reputation among history-loving tourists.

Address: Jalan Kampung Perak, Bandar Alor Setar, 05150 Alor Setar, Kedah

Opening hours: 05:00 am – 10:00 pm

Entry fees: Free of cost

2. Menara Alor Setar, Kedah

Menara Alor Setar is a telecommunications tower and a contemporary example of modern architecture. The building is 165.5 meters in height. It is the second-largest tower in Malaysia and holds the rank of the 19 th tallest globally. 

It was constructed with a total cost of RM40 million and was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato ‘Seri Dr Mahathir Mohammad (Tun M), on 14 th August 1997. Although it was built to develop telecommunications technology, it soon became famous amongst tourists. 

There is also an Observatory that is located 88 meters high from the site to see the moon to mark the beginnings of Muslim months. The tower also has restaurants and souvenir shops.

Address: Darul Aman Highway, Bandar Alor Setar, 05000 Alor Setar, Kedah

Opening hours: 8:30 am – 10:30 pm

3. The Big Clock Tower

The Big Clock Tower is one of the oldest Kedah attractions, and it is an architectural marvel. Though the tower is not so big, and it looks like a lighthouse. The yellow-gold dome shows the richness of Islamic architecture, whereas its white exterior is evidence of colonial architecture. 

In 1912, the clock tower was built to announce prayer times to the residents who live in this area. Even at the present day, the Big Clock Tower works as a timekeeper.

Address: Bandar Alor Setar, 05150 Alor Setar, Kedah

Opening hours: Daily 24 hours

4. Kedah Royal Museum

We all can learn history from books or historical places . But how many of us truly know the personal life of a Sultan or any King, especially how they lived behind closed doors?

Well, if you’re interested to know about the living of a king and his personal possessions, you must come to the Kedah Royal Museum . The museum is also locally famous as the Sultan Museum and showcases nearly 2,000 artefacts and possessions of Sultan Abdul Halim, the former Sultan of Kedah, and his wife.

Address: Medan Bandar, Kedah, 05400 Alor Setar

Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 10:00 am – 05:00 pm (Closed on Friday & Saturday)

Entry fees: Free

5. Alor Setar Chinatown

Alor Setar Chinatown is one of its most visited places. It has restored shops from the 1950s era. The vintage shophouses in its neighborhood are its show stealers. Even today, shopkeepers perform trades as their parents and grandparents did. If shopping isn’t your ideal activity of fun, then maybe you can click pictures. 

Address: 5D, Jalan Putra, Bandar Alor Setar, 05150 Alor Setar

Opening hours: Daily 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm

6. Kedah Paddy Museum

Probably the most uncool yet fascinating place to visit at Kedah is Kedah Paddy Museum . Dedicated to the world’s staple food –rice –Kedah Paddy Museum is one of the few rice museums in the world. It is designed to symbolize the bushels of harvested rice stalks.  

The museum demonstrates rice cultivation throughout the years, different varieties of rice in various countries, and ways to harvest them. In short, this museum is the most suitable place for agricultural geeks. 

Not only that, but visitors can also get to see and admire a 360-degree diorama and mural, which has been painted on the entire inside wall of the upper level. Do you know that the mural was painted by 60 North Korean artists? Well, make sure to check out Kedah Paddy Museum once you go to Kedah.

Address: Muzium Padi Lot 798 Jalan Gunung Keriang, Mukim Gunung Keriang 06570 Alor Setar, Kedah Darul Aman

Opening hours: 09:00 am – 05:00 pm (Closed between 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm on Fridays)

Entry fees: Adults RM3.00 | Children (ages 7 – 12) RM1.00| Camera Charge RM2.00

7. Aman Central

If you’re a shopping fanatic, you need to have Aman Central on your to-do list. It is one of the largest malls in Malaysia and is a hub of modern retail and entertainment. It is an 8-story mall with two levels of the basement, 330 retail lots, 1700 parking bays, and a cinema and bowling arcade. 

The design is creative and innovative to make things easier for visitors, such as easy access from the retail to the bowling area without passing through car park floors. With so many stores to shop from, Aman Central isn’t just a store; it’s a living dream for its visitors.

Address: Aman Central, 1, Darul Aman Highway, Kampung Lubok Peringgi, 05100 Alor Setar, Kedah 

Opening hours: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Changlun is a small town in Kedah, also known as “Changlon”, which means the “fallen elephant”. Though this small town has not much attraction to see, still its “ MnM Whimsical Houses ” is enough to take your attention. Changlun has located only 42 km from Alor Setar, so after visiting the capital city of Kedah, you can opt for this small town.

8. MnM Home Whimsical Houses

Right off from a fairytale, MnM Whimsical Houses is a quirky bunch of houses that attracts visitors of all ages to revisit their childhood fantasies. Surrounded by lush greenery, it’s a group of houses that sport a distinctive look (in a good way). 

There’s one like the Hobbit’s hole, upside-down house, and also the Twin Leaning House . It’s ideal for taking pictures when you want a fun background. Besides that, it’s also an excellent place to hang out with its amazing scenery and hedgehogs housed in a small room beside the main entrance.

Address: Lot 4424, lorong masjid, kampung changkat setol, Kg Changkat Setol, 06010 Changlun, Kedah

Opening hours: 10:30 am to 05:00 pm

Entry fees: RM35.00 per person

Though Baling is not as famous as Alor Setar or Langkawi , still it has importance for being an administrative district and has many attractions for you to explore.

10. Baling Mountain (Gunung Baling)

Kedah has attractions to fulfil the needs of every visitor. Baking Mountain is a mountain in Baling and one of the best hiking stops in Kedah. It is 546 meters high, and the trail is pretty challenging. So, this Kedah attraction is perfect for adventure seekers who have a craze for getting a thrilling experience.

The trail is straightforward and has side handles and strings to guide you on your journey. This adventurous journey will take you through the forest as well as some mysterious caves. And the most outstanding part of this journey is the marvelous 360 view which you can enjoy only after reaching the top.

Address: Baling, 09100 Baling, Kedah

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 08:00 am – 06:00 pm｜Sunday 08:00 am -10:00 am

Entry fees: free

11. Ulu Legong Hot Spring

After a crazy busy day of exploring Kedah attractions, a hot springs bath can be a great retreat. Ulu Legong Hot Spring is the most popular place to have a warm bath with family and friends. 

It is a recreational park which is enriched with five pools. Three of them are main pools, and on the other hand, the remaining two are private pools for ladies only. The best time to visit the Ulu Legong Hot Spring is the late evening so that you can fully enjoy the warm bath. Moreover, here you can also book a space for a BBQ party with your group.

Address: Kampung Keda Ulu Legong, 09100 Baling, Kedah

Opening hours: Daily 09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Entry fees: RM2.00 for Adults and RM1.00 for Children

12. Lata Bayu

We always want to get close to nature, and a waterfall is the best way to do so. Lata Bayu is a wonderful waterfall in Kedah and is very famous among locals. The place is decorated with greenery by nature itself. Anyone who wants some refreshment and retreat can opt for Lata Bayu . 

Moreover, the place also gives numerous amenities to visitors who come here. The water of the ponds is very shallow here, which makes it a great place to bring your children with you.

Address: 09100 Baling, Kedah

Langkawi Island

Langkawi Island is a world of its own, which has no comparison. It is one of the most popular beach destinations in Malaysia and offers countless attractions to visit. It is so special that even you can skip other Kedah attractions only to visit Langkawi. [ Here read more about Langkawi Island ]

13. Dataran Lang (Eagle Square)

Dataran Lang or Eagle Square is one of the most iconic and renowned landmarks of Kedah. It is a must-see attraction that stands at 39.3 feet in height. The giant eagle statue is standing in a posture that seems ready to take its flight. This place is perfect for taking spectacular pictures for your Instagram .

Address: Persiaran Putera Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah

14. Langkawi Cable Car

The Langkawi Cable Car takes visitors up to Mount Mat Cincang, where visitors can experience the breathtaking view of the entire island. The entire tour is so cool because of its height and how daunting the view is from the cable cars. Once you reach the peak, the view is far from amazing.

You’ll want to stay over there and gaze at the view. The serene natural view will make you hold your breath. After you reach the final station, you’ll get souvenir shops and stalls to buy souvenirs. 

Address: Jalan Telaga Tujuh Teluk Burau, Langkawi, Kedah

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 am – 06:00 pm｜Friday to Sunday 09:30 am – 06:00 pm 

Entry fees: Malaysian: RM43.00 (Adults) RM33.00 (Children)｜International: RM85.00 (Adults) RM65.00 (children)

15. Langkawi Horses Equestrian Centre

Horse riding is one of the most sophisticated activities around the world. And Kedah also happens to have a place at Langkawi where recreation activities such as horse riding are highly appreciated. 

Langkawi Horses Equestrian Centre is a 10-minute walk from the Oriental Village Langkawi. It has different sessions that offer a tour of the island’s villages, beaches, and forests. You’ll have a guide to tell you about the island and also to help you out if you’re a novice. Not only the ride but you’ll also get to more about the local culture. 

Address: The Perdana Stables, Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, Langkawi, Kedah

Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 08:30 am – 12:30 pm & 02:00 pm -06:00 pm (Closed on Monday)

Ride Fee: RM440.00 for a two-hour ride｜RM240.00 for a one-hour ride｜RM120.00 for a 30-minute ride｜RM60.00 for a 15-minute ride

16. Laman Padi Langkawi (Rice Garden Museum)

You surely know Kedah is pretty popular for its paddy fields. Laman Padi Langkawi is one of the most extensive rice gardens in Kedah, with 14 acres of land. It is also known as the Rice Garden Museum, where you can learn about rice cultivation and harvesting.

Laman Padi Langkawi is an eco-tourism attraction and attracts those of you who love agro-tourism. It is an open-air museum with lush greenery, which makes the Paddy field a unique attraction of its own.

Address: Jalan Pantai Cenang, Pantai Cenang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah

17. Telaga Tujuh Waterfall

Locally known as Telaga Tujuh , the Seven Wells Waterfall is a waterfall with seven pools that flow from Mount Mat Cincang, the second-highest mountain in Langkawi. It has the most mystical view, with water cascading from all over the mountain. It’s not the eyes that are only getting a treat but also the soul that can relax and heal by cooling the water. You can go and splash in the water or just simply go hiking over the mountain.

Address: Mukim, Jalan Telaga Tujuh, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah

Opening hours: 08:30 am – 07:30 pm

Entry fees: free of cost

18. Night Market at Pantai Cenang

Locally known as Pasar Malam, Night Market in Langkawi is where local vendors set up makeshift stalls and sell all kinds of local items. It’s affordable. You can haggle and also get varieties of items ranging from wallets to painting. 

There’s Ulu Melaka Market, Kedawang Market, Padang Matsirat Market, and much more that will make you want to shop more. Other than shopping, you can also get a taste of local delicacies. The streets are full of Malay food such as nasi ayam, fried noodles, Pisang Goreng, and keropok lekor.

You can have a snack on these while you shop. The market is famous among both locals and tourists. 

Address: Jalan Pantai Chenang, Kampung Lubok Buaya, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah

18. Ishan Malaysian Spa

Everybody loves a bit of pampering session, and Ishan Malaysian Spa is the perfect place to get it. Body massages, facials, body scrub treatments, and so much more that will blow your mind. 

The spa is surrounded by nature, and the calming view will help you relax more easily. The serenity of the spa and the amazing treatments from the staff and therapists will help you unknot your muscles. 

Address: Jalan Teluk Baru Pantai Tengah, Kedah, 07000 Langkawi 

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 11:00 am -08:00 pm 

Entry Fees: Starting from RM127.50 

19. The Els Club Teluk Datai – Rainforest Course

For some people, thrilling activities aren’t always fun. They need something as calming as golfing. Ranked amongst the ten best golf courses in the country, Datai Bay’s golf course stretches 47-hectares and is surrounded by the tranquillity of nature. The calmness will help you enjoy golfing on a sunny afternoon. While holidaying, you can have a fun golf championship with friends and make the best out of it.

Address: Jln Teluk Datai, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah

Opening hours:  Daily 07:30 am – 05:00 pm

Entry fees: RM600.00 (Monday to Friday); RM675.00 (Friday to Sunday and Public Holidays)

20. Bowling in Ampang Superbowl

Ampang Superbowl is Malaysia’s largest bowling chain. It has 20 bowling lanes to host a large crowd and has a safe and friendly environment. You can bring friends and family to play with them and also to cheer for you when you bowl. Even amateurs can bowl there without being shy. Make sure to add Ampang Superbowl to your to-do list when you come in Kedah!! 

Address: Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah

Opening hour: 02:00 pm -11:00 pm

Entry fees: Monday to Friday: Adult RM8.00 | Member RM6.00; Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays: Adult RM10.50 | Member RM7.00

21. Crocodile Adventureland Langkawi

The Langkawi Crocodile Farm is a beautifully designed park with different crocodile’s species kept in specific ponds. The farm has more than 1,000 different species of crocodiles. There are separate ponds such as the Bridge Pond, Hooking Pond, Juvenile Crocodile Pond, etc.

All of these will make your travel memorable. As daunting as it may sound, it’s going to be fun when clicking pictures or gawking at their physical appearances.

Address: Taman Buaya Langkawi Mukim Air Hangat, Jalan Datai, Jalan datai

Opening hours: 10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Entry fees: MyKAD: Adult RM 46.00, Children RM 36.00 | Foreigner: Adult RM 56.00, Children RM 46.00

22. Gunung Machinchang

Gunung Machinchang is Langkawi’s second-highest mountain that offers a breathtaking view of Langkawi Island. It holds a special place for hikers as hiking is very much enjoyed over there. The sight doesn’t fail to stun the hikers who take great fun from the adventure.

It is a soothing place of nature that calms the soul from the everyday hustle. So, don’t think of skipping the greenery of Gunung Machinchang by underestimating its tranquillity.

Address: 07000 Langkawi

Kulim is a district in Kedah that is located in the southeast part of Kedah and bordered by Penang .  Kulim has some natural attractions to visit and admire. Here are some of them.

23. Terap Pine Forest

Pine forest is not something that is usual in Malaysia. And if any part of Malaysia offers you to experience Pine Forest, you probably would not waste a single time but to get there. 

Well, Kedah gives you this opportunity to visit Terap Pine Forest, which is located in the Kulim district. It is one of the best Kedah attractions. Terap Pine Forest will give you a magical environment with its towering Pine trees, which makes it perfect for a wedding photoshoot. You can come with your family and friends for an outing, and the entry is totally free here.

Address: Jalan Serdang, Kampung Batu Sepuluh, 09000 Kulim, Kedah

Opening hours: Daily 07:00 am – 07:00 pm

24. Junjong Waterfalls (Air Terjun Junjong)

Junjong Waterfalls or Air Terjun Junjong is primarily famous among the locals because it is only a 15-minute drive away from Kulim, making the waterfall a great short getaway for them. The whole area will give you an enchanting view with its main fall, minor falls, pools, bridges and landscaped with shelters.

Besides enjoying this fantastic view, there are also a lot of food and snack stalls where you can try delicious local foods at a reasonable price.

Address: Kulim, Kedah

Kedah has plenty of attractions, and most of them are surrounded by green terrains. If you want to escape from your daily schedule, these Kedah attractions listed above can help you out. Moreover, you can try countless local delicacies while you’re here.

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27 Kedah Attractions: Tips From A Local

Are you interested in visiting all the best Kedah attractions?

Kedah is the 8th largest state in peninsular Malaysia located in the north. It consists of the mainland and Langkawi island. Kedah attractions are what make it a very valuable vacation spot to consider when visiting Malaysia .

Get ready to fill your itinerary with Kedah things to do because out local gal and WWB Writer Elmiah has got you covered.! 

27 Kedah Attractions

• Zahir Mosque
• Al-Bukhary Mosque
• Alor Setar Tower
• Alor Setar Science Centre
• Kedah Paddy Museum
• Kedah Royal Museum
• Kedah State Museum
• Merdeka House
• Rumah Kelahiran Mahathir
• Pekan Rabu Complex

Kuala Kedah Fort

• Alor Setar Waterfront
• Paddy Fields
• Kuala Muda Whispering Fish Market
• Sungai Petani Clock Tower and Zero KM Square
• The Carnivall Water Theme Park
• Semeling Jetty, Merbok River
• Arked Tanjung Dawai
• Merdeka Beach
• Pulau Sayak Village
• Mount Jerai
• Seri Perigi Waterfall
• Murni Beach Waterfront

Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim

• Bukit Hijau Waterfall
• Junjong Waterfall

Kedah is famous for its nature vacation spots and in this article,you will learn about the activities offered at different spots.

You will find that there are a lot of Kedah nature attractions.

From its untouchable forests to waterfalls, you will find visiting Kedah worth it! In this post, I will list Kedah points of interest, places to visit in Kedah, and even things to do in Kedah. Let’s go!

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Alor Setar Attractions

Alor Setar is the state capital of Kedah. It holds a lot of interesting things to offer unique experiences for you. You can visit some interesting places here.

1. Zahir Mosque

Zahir Mosque is the first Kedah tourist attraction. 

What’s so interesting here? 

Zahir Mosque is well-known as one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia . It was built in 1912, and has been voted one of the top 10 most beautiful mosques globally. You should come and visit this mosque as it is one of the country’s grandest and oldest mosques.

You can visit the mosque, enjoy the exceptional architecture, and take some awesome pictures for memories. Enjoy yourself by seeping in the beautiful view of the mosque, which is said to have a Moorish architectural style influenced by Masjid Azizi , a mosque in Langkat, North Sumatera.

Note to remember, always wear extra fabric, or a sarong and cover your legs when you visit any mosque, as it is considered a place of religious activity and holy. For woman, you are advised to wear a scarf over your head, just like how most locals look when they come to do their prayers at the mosque.

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2. Al-Bukhary Mosque

Another well-structured mosque in the Alor Setar district is the Al-Bukhary Mosque .

With wonderful and unique architecture from the Uzbekistan’s and Mamluk’s era, you can gaze at the beautiful building and take some nice photos. It is peaceful here, so take the opportunity to rest and free yourself from the hustling busy city life.

Also, remember to cover yourself well before entering the mosque, just to respect the place as a holy religious area.

There is a nearby cafe that you can visit to have simple lunch and desserts. 

3. Alor Setar Tower

This tower is officially the main Alor Setar tourist attraction. 

You can see almost the whole Alor Setar from the bird’s eye view. Although this is a communication tower, there is an observation deck where tourists can go.

Opening Hours: 8.30 am – 10.00 pm

Fees: RM12.00 (USD2.96) – RM18.00 (USD4.44) (Observation Deck); RM48.00 (USD11.85) – RM70.00 (USD17.28) (Star View @ Open Deck)

There are high-quality telescopes to help visitors see the city clearly, and if that doesn’t suffice, getting yourself a pair of High Definition Binoculars will help you see the city in detail.

4. Alor Setar Science Centre

As the name suggests, the Alor Setar Science Centre is mainly a place that is very suitable for children to come and visit.

 There are a lot of interactive displays like a small 3D viewing cinema and themes galleries, and activities like rock climbing, moon-walking, and cycling on a tightrope. If you come without children, it might be a bit boring.

Opening Hours: 8.00 am – 5.00 pm (Sunday -Thursday)

Fees: RM3.00 (USD0.74) ; Free for children below 7 years old, senior citizen, and the handicapped 

5. Kedah Paddy Museum

Kedah is the “rice bowl” of Malaysia, hence, you can experience and be awed by the rice spirit by visiting this museum. 

This museum holds truths about rice and its cultivation in various stages.

The main highlight of this museum, however, is the architecture; from the building shaped like rice overflowing from a basket and a vast mural showing farmers doing their everyday duties tending their crops!

Opening Hours: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Fees: RM5.00 (USD1.23)

6. Kedah Royal Museum

If you are interested to learn in-depth about the Kedahan royals, this is the best place to visit in Kedah. 

The museum holds many truths about the royal history of Kedah. Not only that, the architecture sure is breath-taking. 

Not to mention, this used to be a real palace back in the day, so you must visit here and see for yourself where the sultans used to live in!

7. Kedah State Museum

Another Kedah tourist spot in Alor Setar is the Kedah State Museum . If you are keen to learn about the history of Kedah, then this is definitely the place to go! 

Although you cannot take pictures in the museum, you can still take a stroll outside the impressive-looking building, and take a cruise along the Kedah river nearby.

8. Merdeka House

This was the first Malaysian Prime Minister’s, Tunku Abdul Rahman’s, house . 

It houses all about the history of the late Prime Minister who was the Father of Independence. It is a must-visit if you are a history nerd. The house architecture is awesome, and you get to learn more about this wonderful person and his family.

Opening Hours: 10.00 am – 5.00 pm

9. Rumah Kelahiran Mahathir

Aside from the first Prime Minister, you should definitely take a visit to Malaysia’s fourth and ninth Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad’s birth house . 

This place is well-kept to preserve his birthplace and growing condition. There are a lot of old newspaper cuttings, old photographs and a family tree that will keep you interested the whole visit.

10. Pekan Rabu Complex

There are a lot of things to do in Kedah, and one of the most interesting is visiting Pekan Rabu Complex , a flea market. This place offers you a one-stop shopping centre for traditional gifts and crafts, get local snacks, clothing and souvenirs. 

There is also a food court where you can find a lot of different types of food to fill your hungry tummy.

Opening Hours: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm

11. Chinatown

Alor Setar’s Chinatown is among the most well-preserved in Malaysia since the 1950s.

 The shophouses are mostly restored with each having its own living quarter, style, decoration, and colour. Here, the main business revenues are printing shops, bicycle repairs, and hardware. 

12. Kuala Kedah Fort

This is the oldest northern Malaysia fort since the 1770s. It is one of the remaining defensive units commissioned by a Sultan that protected Kedah from Siam (now Thailand). 

It is situated next to the Kedah River and the Straits of Melaka. The fort now consists of the remnants of defensive walls, cannons, and a lighthouse.

13. Alor Setar Waterfront

The waterfront along the Kedah River creates a peaceful surrounding if you are looking for a little serene break from the busy city life. It is situated near Chinatown. 

Families and local photographers love this spot and it is a popular Kedah tourist spot.

14. Paddy Fields

As the “rice bowl” of Malaysia, you can enjoy the view of paddy fields around the district, and almost throughout the state. 

This offers a great experience and you can snap some really good photos for the memories.

Sungai Petani Attractions

Other than Alor Setar, Sungai Petani attractions are ones you should not miss as well. This district has a lot to offer, specifically the natural attractions.

1. Kuala Muda Whispering Fish Market

If you have the opportunity to be at a homestay here, don’t miss out on joining in at Kuala Muda Whispering Fish Market . Locals whisper while bidding to buy their mixed fish. It has been a tradition for the locals here. 

The buyers will look at the produce brought up fresh from the water and whisper the bidding price that the fishermen desire. They do not seem to want to change this tradition as it is a calm way of doing business and anyone can bid without having to scream their hearts out.

The highest bidder will get to buy the desired fresh mixed fish! It is a unique norm that you might want to delve into and be part of.

Opening Hours: 9.00 am – 1.00 pm

2. Sungai Petani Clock Tower And Zero KM Square

It is not every day that you get to find the Zero Kilometer landmark, and Sungai Petani has one! In addition to that, you can visit the Clock Tower nearby for some great photos and just to chill. This spot is best viewed at night with beautiful and colourful lights.

3. The Carnivall Water Theme Park

This water theme park is situated at Cinta Sayang Resort. 

It has a lot of fun water park activities that you can enjoy with your whole family. This resort is complete with accommodation and restaurants. You just have to book your slot and enjoy playing in the water!

Opening Hours: 11.00 am – 6.00 pm

Fees: RM20.00 (USD4.94) – RM40.00 (USD9.87)

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4. Semeling Jetty, Merbok River

Near the Semeling Jetty, you can find the Mangrove Forest Reserve Museum, auditorium, and tourist information centre. 

You can enjoy looking at the untouched mangrove forest by going on a river cruise through the forest along Merbok River. Enjoy the natural swamp as you cruise along the river away from the city view.

5. Arked Tanjung Dawai

Not far from Semeling Jetty, you can visit Tanjung Dawai , a fisherman village. 

This village is well-known for selling fresh seafood, and you can reach here either from Merbok or from Yan. You can buy various seafood from Arked Tanjung Dawai. 

Opening Hours: 7.00 am – 6.00 pm

6. Merdeka Beach

If you yearn for some very good food, Merdeka Beach has those to offer.

 If you want to just relax and have a breather after a busy working life, try going here. Indulge yourself in various local delicacies perfect with serene beach scenery.

7. Pulau Sayak Village

Situated approximately 30km from Sungai Petani, Pulau Sayak Village is famous for its prawn noodles local cuisine.

It is a must-try in addition to its beautiful panorama. Besides, who doesn’t like nice food accompanied by a nice view, right? I’m all for it!

Yan Attractions

Yan is the smallest municipality of Kedah. Despite that, Yan is famous for its divine nature Kedah attractions. 

1. Mount Jerai

Mount Jerai is the pride of Kedah, the main Yan Kedah attraction, with a height of 1,175 meters , so visiting it is a must! 

Historically, the mountain was once an island called Pulau Serai before the sea levels receded, forming it into a mountain. The Hindus considered this mountain sacred, thus, they built temples from the foothills to the summit. 

2. Seri Perigi Waterfall

If you are into hiking, then, you can check Seri Perigi Waterfall as a hiking destination when you’re in Kedah.

 This waterfall in Kedah is considered one of the tallest, which is more than 100 meters tall. You need to take around 30 minutes to hike to reach the top. 

3. Murni Beach Waterfront

Murni Beach Waterfront is the best Yan Kedah attraction. 

There is nothing much to do here, but if you are looking to just spend some quality time gazing at the beautiful sunset and enjoying good food with your family, this is the place. 

Equipped with complete facilities, you can spend an entire day here. There are food stalls, resting huts, children’s playground, toilets, and changing rooms.

Other Kedah Nature Attractions

1. tree top walk sungai sedim.

The Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim is the longest rainforest canopy walk, with 925 metres long and 26 metres high. 

It is self-supporting and does not damage the trees. Other than walking across the tree top, you can also experience side activities like hiking, white water rafting, and abseiling and paint-balling. 

Opening Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm

Fees: RM10.00 (USD2.47)

2. Bukit Hijau Waterfall

Bukit Hijau Waterfall is well-known for its seven-level waterfall, and it is situated within Gunung Inas Forest Reserve . 

Historically, there is evidence of the ancient geological formation of cascades which could be from the Cambrian age. Aside from enjoying yourself in the cool waters, you can also snap some good photos while you’re at it!

Fees: RM1.00 (USD0.25) – RM8.00 (USD1.97) (parking fees)

3. Junjong Waterfall

This waterfall is well-known among the locals of Kulim, Kedah. 

There are stalls which offer a lot of food and snacks. There is also a landscaped park with pools and bridges. The waterfall is not that high, but the view is still amazing.

What To Eat In Kedah

When you are visiting all the Kedah attractions, you should never go hungry. Kedah has different kinds of local dishes that you can enjoy throughout the state. 

Listed below are the most recommended food you should try to fulfil your tummy when you go on a tour around Kedah:

• Seafood Noodles especially Prawn Noodles : Noodles with sweet and spicy gravy with chosen seafood (prawn, crab, or squid)
• Laksa Kedah : A type of noodle dish (thick rice noodle or rice vermicelli) eaten with fish curry, cucumber slices, and onions.
• Gulai Nangka : Jackfruit curry, commonly served with rice
• Air Nira Nipah : The sweet juice of the Nipah plant
• Kuih Karas : A type of crispy dessert that resembles fried vermicelli
• Serabai : A rice flour pancake served with coconut milk and palm sugar

Unique Tips You Should Know When Visiting Kedah

When visiting Kedah attractions, you might want to learn a few tips to win the hearts of the locals. 

They are a friendly bunch of folks and they have a unique dialect. In Kedah, most words end with ‘…q’ sound, where it is fully emphasized. 

Here are some examples:

• Water = ayaq (as in “are- yak ” ); should be “air”
• Hungry = lapaq (as in “lar- pak ” ); should be “lapar”
• Sleep = tidoq (as in “tee-dok”); should be “tidur”
• I/Me = chek (as in “check” ); should be “saya”
• Tell = habaq (as in “har-bak” ); should be “khabar”

Those are some basic words that could probably help you a bit. The dialect might sound harsh for some, but the people sure are not! 

In conclusion, I hope you find the list of best places to visit in Kedah and things to do above useful. 

There are a lot of Kedah attractions related to nature which you can enjoy. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s plan the best trip to Kedah!

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11 Things To Do In Kedah Besides Visiting Langkawi, From Exploring Nature Gems To Historical Sites

Things to do in Kedah

When we think of must-visit travel destinations in Malaysia, locales such as Ipoh and Melaka typically come to mind. But located up north, near the border of Thailand, is an undiscovered state by most locals and travellers alike: Kedah .

Known for its cultural heritage, nature gems, and historic sites, this “Rice Bowl of Malaysia” – as Kedah is nicknamed – is home to Langkawi and Malaysia’s third tallest tower, the Menara Alor Setar. But venture beyond these two places, and discover these 11 things to do there instead:

Table of Contents

1. Venture across the world’s longest rainforest canopy walk

2. go water rafting at taman eko rimba sungai sedim, 3. explore a historic archaeological site in sungai batu, 4. explore an untouched island, pulau songsong, 5. visit this breathtaking 55-year-old wat nikrodharam temple, 6. visit malaysia’s first prime minister’s residence, merdeka house, 7. splash away at fantasia funtastik aquapark, 8. try tandem paragliding over gunung jerai , 9. be mesmerised by the architecture of zahir mosque, 10. learn more about malaysia’s former prime minister at a house museum, 11. dip your feet in cool waters at junjong waterfall, things to do in kedah beyond langkawi.

A place that nature lovers will want to head to is Sungai Sedim Recreation Park, which happens to house Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim . Measuring a whopping 925-metres long and 26-metres above forest level, the canopy walk is considered the world’s longest rainforest canopy walk. 

While you venture across the sturdy walkway made of steel, you’ll be treated to a bird’s eye view of flowing waters and lush greenery all around you – as its name suggests, you’ll feel like you’re walking above trees.

Expect to spend about an hour soaking up the sights while finishing the walkway loop, which forms a rectangle that hovers over trees and crosses the stream twice. A small entry fee of RM10/pax for adults and RM6/pax for children ages between 7 and 17 years old is required. 

Admission (Sungai Sedim Recreation Park): RM10/adult and RM6/child Address: Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Sedim, Kampong Bakai, 09700 Kulim, Kedah Opening hours: 9am-5pm, Daily Contact : 019-450 1588 | Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim’s website | Facebook

Another activity to check out at Sungai Sedim Recreation Park is whitewater rafting . This thrilling water sport lets those with an adventurous soul navigate the cool rapids of the park, which stretches 15km long and is hailed as one of the best rafting spots in Kedah. 

Water Rafting Sedim is a local rafting centre that has Rafting Packages (RM130/pax) for thrill-seekers looking to try out this exhilarating activity. You can try rafting down 2.5km rapids, with essential equipment such as helmets and vests provided and also a professional guide to help you navigate your ride. 

Admission (Sungai Sedim Recreation Park): RM10/adult and RM6/child Address : Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Sedim, Kampong Bakai, 09700 Kulim, Kedah Opening hours : Appointment-based Contact : 019-454 6485 | Water Rafting Sedim’s Facebook

It’s not every day you get to come across a historic archaeological site. Over in Bujang Valley near Merbok, there happens to be such a site called Sungai Batu Archaeological Site . 

The complex comprises over 50 site excavations, where jetties, smelting plants, ritual sites, a temple, and more have been discovered and are believed to date back 2,000 years ago. As such, it is considered one of the oldest discovered civilizations in Southeast Asia – surpassing Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and Indonesia’s Borobudur civilizations.

Today, excavations are still being carried out by researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia, with the National Heritage Department co-managing the site. Visitors are welcomed to explore the area for free with QR codes to be found around the discoveries, or you can opt to join a guided tour for RM20/pax.

If you want to try your hand at activities such as brick making, excavation, and iron smelting, there are packages available for RM80/pax.

There’s also a Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum , just a 10-minute drive from here. The free-entry museum houses various archaeological collections that highlight the Bujang Valley area as a prominent port in Southeast Asia and a key propagation area for Hindu and Buddhism between 3rd-12th century AD. 

Address: Lembah Bujang, Kampung Permatang Samak, 08100 Bedong, Kedah Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am-12pm & 2pm-4.30pm | Sun 9am-12pm & 2.30pm-4.30pm Contact: 019-753 7327

Langkawi is rightfully known as the Jewel of Kedah, with a total of 99 islands providing a tropical escape for Malaysians and tourists alike. But a lesser-known island that you can visit to avoid the crowds there is Pulau Songsong, in the district of Yan in Kedah.

It’s one of four islands part of Jerai Geopark, and is untouched with no resorts or residences to be found here. It stretches 62 acres and is flanked by sandy shores and crystal clear waters.

The lesser-known island is where locals head to for a variety of water activities: swimming in the ocean, snorkelling, or even just having a picnic on the beach. 

To reach Pulau Songsong, you can find boat services at Sungai Udang Jetty – the journey will take about 15-20 minutes. As there aren’t any food stalls on the island, you’ll want to consider packing your own food and water. 

Pick-up point: Sungai Udang Jetty, Yan, Kedah

Those who are looking for more architectural splendours to marvel at in Kedah can head to Wat Nikrodharam Temple . This 55-year-old Buddhist temple blends Chinese and Thai architectural styles, with a main gate and grand entrance both featuring beautiful and intricate carvings of floral motifs that are distinctively Thai.

This Siamese-style temple in Alor Setar was built back in 1968, and has become a landmark in the state capital as one of the largest and oldest temples there. It’s also the host of the city’s auspicious Wesak Day celebrations, with devotees coming by to pray.

Address: Taman Tunku Habsah, 05150 Alor Setar, Kedah Opening hours: 7am-4pm, Daily

Just a stone’s throw from the Kedah River is a grand wooden mansion – this is where the late Tunku Abdul Rahman stayed whenever he visited Kedah during his tenure as the first Prime Minister of Malaysia. 

The historical house is known as Rumah Merdeka, or the Tunku Abdul Rahman Memorial. 

The architecture of the house is pretty unique – the top portion is made of wood and the bottom of bricks. This was because the house was built completely of wood in 1942, and later refurbished with a sturdy bricked base in 1953. 

Besides being the residence of Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, the house is also the site where the scripts of The Curse Of Mahsuri and Raja Bersiong were said to be written.

When you visit this historical house, you’ll get to see the personal collections of Tunku and his family, who used to live here, on display. Do note that no photography is allowed inside the house, but you’re free to take photos of the house’s exterior and various displays in the garden, including a motorboat.

Admission: Free Address: Jalan Putra, Bandar Alor Setar, 05150 Alor Setar, Kedah Opening hours: Tue-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm (Closed on Mondays & Fridays) Contact : 04-720 4214

There are plenty of water parks in Malaysia . One you can visit while in Jitra, Kedah, is Fantasia Funtastik Aquapark – it’s a cosy 4-5 acre water park that features five attractions that the whole fam will enjoy.

Surrounded by the serene Darulaman Lake, the water park is home to thrilling twin water slides, kid-friendly pools, and a lazy river. A highlight here is the Play Giant Pool , where you can splash in cool, shallow waters with fountains scattered around the pool for maximum splash. 

As no water park is complete without exciting slides, you’ll find family-friendly water slides of varying lengths that’ll launch you straight into a pool.

Tickets to Fantasia Funtastik Aquapark are priced RM20.47/pax for adults, children over 3 years old, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. Those under 3 years old can enter the water park for free .

Address: Jalan Golf & Country Club 06000 Darul Aman, 06000 Jitra, Kedah Opening hours: Wed-Mon 10am-6pm (Closed on Tuesdays) Contact : Fantasia Funtastik Aquapark’s website

Thrill-seekers looking for a sky-high activity in Kedah can try Tandem Paragliding (RM250/pax) at Pantai Merdeka, or Independence Beach, with Gunung Jerai Paragliding Park . They offer packages for a flight above Kedah’s lush jungle trees, paddy fields, and Yan’s islands.

Each flight spans 15 minutes, and you can expect to take flight 140 metres in the air with an experienced guide in tow. You’ll also be soaring with a view of Mount Jerai , which is the second highest peak in the state of Kedah that reaches up to 1,217 metres above sea level.

Address: Kampung Permatang Timbul, 08300 Yan, Kedah Opening hours: Appointment-based Contact: 013-311 9980 | Gunung Jerai Paragliding Park’s Facebook

Stunning places of worship are plentiful in Malaysia – you’ll find breathtaking Indian temples , Chinese temples , and mosques speckled around our country. Over in Kedah, you’ll find Zahir Mosque , one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia that was built back in 1912.

The stunning mosque was built on the former tomb site dedicated to Kedah warriors who died during the Siamese invasion of Kedah in 1821. The mosque stands tall today with its prominent black domes, visible even from afar – a huge centrepiece dome is surrounded by four smaller ones, each representing the five pillars of Islam.

It also features a whopping 261 pillars , and is celebrated for its blend of architectural styles from three regions: the Middle East, India, and Malaysia.

Do note that visitors who wish to enter the mosque will have to dress modestly, which means loose-fitting clothes that cover the arms and legs and scarves to cover the hair. 

Address:  Jalan Kampung Perak, Bandar Alor Setar, 05150 Alor Setar, Kedah Opening hours: 5am-10pm, Daily

Located just a short 5-minute drive from Menara Alor Setar, Rumah Kelahiran Mahathir Mohamad – or Mahathir’s House Of Birth – is a historic house museum that was once the residence of our country’s former prime minister, Tun Dr Mahathir.

In 1992, the National Archives of Malaysia reinstated and refurbished the house where he spent his younger days, converting it into a free-entry museum. Today, history buffs can visit it to learn more about the life of the longest-serving prime minister in Malaysia.  

The traditional wooden house on stilts itself has been well-preserved and sectioned into three zones that explore a part of Mahathir’s life – from his early days as a medical practitioner to his political career. You’ll find various photographs and artefacts on display, as well as personal belongings from his childhood such as a trishaw and a bicycle. 

Admission to the museum is free , and you can expect to spend about 30 minutes exploring all the exhibits here. 

Admission : Free Address: 18, Lorong Kilang Ais Tepi Jalan Pegawai, Seberang Perak 05050, Alor Setar, Kedah Opening hours: Tue-Thu 10am-5pm | Sat & Sun 10am-5.30pm (Closed on Fridays and Mondays)

Those feeling the heat in Kedah will want to stop by Junjong Waterfall, or Air Terjun Junjong, a well-known local hangout spot in Kulim. The lower part of the waterfall is landscaped with natural pools, which offer cool waters for you to take a dip in and relax.

There are pathways so you can climb further up the hill for a closer look at the waterfall. Otherwise, you can catch a view of the cascade from the base, which is just a short walk from the parking lot. There’ll be  a small parking fee of RM2 for private vehicles.  

Address: 3, Jln Ayer Puteh, 09000 Kulim, Kedah Opening hours : 24 hours, Daily

Kedah is filled with historical heritage landmarks and fun attractions that might interest you. So the next time you’re making a visit up north to the state, take a few pit stops along the way and visit some of these 11 attractions.

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Kedah is located up north in Malaysia, close to the border of Thailand and is considered the “rice bowl” of Malaysia, where half of the country’s rice production originated from here. Besides its agricultural importance to Malaysia, it is also home to one of the most popular islands in Malaysia, Langkawi Island. If you are planning a travel to this state, here are the top attractions in Kedah that you should visit.

Alor setar (#1 – #12).

Alor Setar , a city rich in cultural and historical allure in Kedah, Malaysia, offers a diverse array of experiences for every traveller. From the architectural beauty of the Zahir Mosque to the historical narratives at the Birth Home of Tun Dr Mahathir and the serene landscapes of Mount Keriang, there’s always something to explore. With so many different and interesting attractions in Kedah, Alor Setar ensures your journey is filled with memorable moments and scenic splendours.

13. Ulu Legong Hot Spring

One of the attractions in Kedah that topped our list is the Ulu Legong Hot Spring. Always bustling with visitors, this is a perfect place for families to bond and de-stress. Due to the temperature of the hot spring, many people would opt to visit this place in the late evenings.

If you are visiting here with a group of people, you should also book a space for a BBQ night party for a strong end to your time here.

14. Baling Mountain (Gunung Baling)

Baling Mountain is one of the best mountains to hike in Peninsular Malaysia. Hiking up this mountain is not easy, so wearing proper shoes and attire is very important. Though some of the routes can be steep, there are always side-handles and strings to assist you on your journey.

Throughout your journey, you will not only pass by the forest but a mysterious series of caves as well. The reward from this hike is a marvelous 360 view of the area.

15. Lata Bayu

Lata Bayu is a famous waterfall spot that is patronised by locals, especially on the weekends. Surrounded by greeneries, this is an excellent place to unwind and relax. It is a well-kept park with many amenities for the comfort of the visitors. This Kedah attraction is also a good place to bring your kids for an evening splash as the ponds here are shallow.

16. MnM Home Whimsical Houses

This place feels like an Alice in Wonderland and the Hobbits movies combined into one. The houses and structures here were made so quirky and weird that many people will flock here just to experience it for themselves. Over here, you will be able to see the Hobbit’s hole, the upside-down house and also the Twin Leaning House.

If you are looking for a place to take plenty of interesting pictures, this is one of the many ideal attractions in Kedah.

Kulim (#17 – #23)

Kulim, located in Kedah, Malaysia , is a delightful destination offering a variety of experiences for every traveller. From the lush greenery and thrilling heights of the Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim to the tranquil and picturesque settings of the Terap Pine Forest, Kulim ensures a blend of adventure and serenity. Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-pumping activities or peaceful retreats, this town ensures your journey is captivating and memorable, making it one of the must-visit attractions in Kedah.

24. Langkawi Sky Bridge

One of the most famous attractions in Kedah in Langkawi Island is the Langkawi Sky Bridge. It is 125m in length and located 2,300 feet above sea level, making it the most spectacular pedestrian bridge in the world. The unique curve design of the bridge allows visitors to soak in the beauty of the island from a bird’s eye view — something you should not miss out on if you are visiting the island.

25. Cenang Beach (Pantai Cenang)

Cenang Beach can be considered as the epitome of Langkawi Island. The beach is lined up with shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs on both sides of the road. You will be able to get everything that you are looking for here; be it swimsuits, swimming floats, chocolates and many more.

If you are looking for a delicious dinner, you will be glad to know that some of Langkawi Island’s best seafood restaurants are also located here.

26. Langkawi Wildlife Park

Langkawi Wildlife Park is a covered facility that spans across 5.5 acres of land. You will be able to see and interact with many animals here such as exotic reptiles, wild mammals and also birds of all kind. You will also be able to participate in various animal feeding sessions during their feeding time such as bird, porcupine, ostrich, arapaima and monkey feeding.

27. Underwater World Langkawi

Underwater World Langkawi is located at the stretch of Cenang Beach. It is an enclosed building that is home to many types of freshwater and seawater fishes. You will also get to see otters and penguins strutting their pose in their enclosure for the perfect picture. As the building is covered and is air-conditioned, this Kedah attraction is the ideal place to escape from the heat during your afternoon stroll at Cenang Beach.

28. Kilim Geoforest Park

Located 20 minutes away from Kuah Town, Kilim Geoforest Park is a fascinating place that is home to mangroves, karst hills and beaches. You can hire a boat to travel through the caves, the mangrove forest and out into the open sea. If you are lucky, you will be able to spot eagles in the sky.

29. Crocodile Adventureland Langkawi

Crocodile Adventure Langkawi is one of the must-visit attractions in Kedah in Langkawi Island. There is a massive variety of crocodile species and is said to be one of the most extensive collections in the world. The highlight of the visit has to be the feeding sessions in the huge pond and if you listen attentively, you will be able to hear them growling during these sessions.

30. Tanjung Rhu Beach (Pantai Tanjung Rhu)

Tanjung Rhu Beach boasts one of the best shorelines in Langkawi Island. Complimented by its blue crystal clear water, it is not hard to understand why. It is also an isolated beach where you will be able to find some of the most luxurious hotels here. If you are looking to tan in a more serene beach, this is a good place to start.

31. Payar Island (Pulau Payar)

Payar Island is a government protected marine park in Kedah. Rich with its marine life and colourful reef, snorkelling and diving are some of the most popular activities to do here. There are also other facilities available in this Kedah attraction such as camping and barbeque sites to make your trip complete.

32. Pekan Kuah Night Market

This night market opens every Wednesday and Saturday in Kuah town. If you like to have a taste of the local culture, this is the best place to be. You will be able to find hand-made merchandises, local dried seafood and many famous local delicacies here such as the Malaysian snack, pisang goreng which are banana fritters and can be sinfully good.

33. Eagle Square

Eagle Square is an iconic landmark in Langkawi Island. Located by the sea in Kuah town, you will be able to see a huge eagle sculpture that is ready to take flight. Standing at 12 metres tall, this is a perfect Instagram picture that you must take while you are here.

34. Seven Wells Waterfall (Air Terjun Telaga Tujuh)

One of the most beautiful natural attractions in Kedah in Langkawi is the Seven Wells Waterfall. Climbing up the concrete stairs, you will be able to witness seven cascading waterfalls in one area. The climb up to the seventh waterfall might not be an easy feat and can be mossy and slippery, but you will be rewarded with a magnificent view at the top.

35. Beris Lake Vineyard

Not many people are aware that Kedah has its own vineyard. Located just next to Beris Lake, you should definitely visit this place to enrich your knowledge about the different types of grapes and the harvesting process. To enter this vicinity, you will need to pay an entrance fee.

What comes together in the package is the experience to pick and harvest your own grapes. If you want to buy a bottle of wine, you can do so at the sales kiosk. Over there, you can also purchase other grapes-based items such as jams, cakes, and beverages.

36. Murni Beach (Pantai Murni)

Just 500 metres away from town, this place is a paradise that is always bustling with visitors on the weekends. This is a good picnic spot where one can enjoy the sea breeze and listen to the sea waves. There are plenty of shady trees to protect you from the hot afternoon sun. You can also easily find food stalls around here to fill up your belly when you are hungry.

With a laid-back culture and surrounded by green terrains, this state is the best place to visit to escape from the city buzz. There are plenty of natural attractions in Kedah to visit and countless local delicacies you can try during your time here.

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Kedah is a treasure trove of unforgettable experiences for anyone seeking an exciting and fulfilling vacation. The state's natural beauty is simply breathtaking, with Langkawi Island boasting some of Malaysia's most stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters that offer endless opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. In addition to its natural wonders, Kedah is also rich in culture and history, with ancient temples, mosques, and museums that provide a glimpse into Malaysia's vibrant past. Visitors can explore the intricate architecture of the Masjid Zahir, one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia, or immerse themselves in the region's rich history at the Kedah State Museum.

But Kedah is more than just beaches and museums. The state is also home to vibrant night markets, where visitors can sample the delicious local cuisine and shop for souvenirs and handmade crafts. And for those seeking an adrenaline rush, Kedah has plenty to offer, from thrilling water sports to jungle trekking and zip-lining. So whether you're a nature lover, a history buff, a foodie, or an adventure seeker, Kedah is the perfect destination for an unforgettable Malaysian vacation that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

Some of the top tourist attractions in Kedah include Langkawi Island, Alor Setar Tower, Wat Nikrodharam, Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum, Gunung Jerai, and Paddy Museum.

The best time to visit Kedah is from December to February, as it is the dry season and temperatures are more comfortable. However, Kedah can be visited year-round.

The easiest way to get to Kedah is by flying into Langkawi International Airport or Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. From there, you can take a taxi or rent a car to get around.

Some of the must-try local delicacies in Kedah include Laksa Kedah, Nasi Ulam, Ayam Golek, and Pulut Durian.

Some of the best places to stay in Kedah include Langkawi Island, Alor Setar, and Kuah Town.

The best way to get around Kedah is by renting a car or taking a taxi. There are also buses and ferries available to travel between towns and islands.

The currency used in Kedah is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

The official language spoken in Kedah is Malay, but English and Mandarin are also widely spoken.

Some of the cultural events and festivals in Kedah include the Kedah Traditional Boat Race, Kedah International Expo, Kedah Paddy Festival, and Kedah Royal Kite Festival.

Some of the outdoor activities to do in Kedah include island hopping, hiking, jungle trekking, snorkeling, and diving.

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Embark on a cultural journey through Kedah with our guide to captivating destinations and hidden gems. Discover heritage, nature, and rich traditions! (Image by Cecelia Chang .)

Situated far north of the Peninsula, Kedah is known as the rice bowl of Malaysia. With picturesque paddy fields, historical landmarks, and charming quaint towns, this Northern state bordering Thailand is ideal for heritage lovers or a getaway from life in the metropolis.

Here are places of interest in the paddy planting state that will excite inquisitive tourists, history buffs, and photography enthusiasts alike.

1. Kedah State Museum, Alor Setar

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Kedah is said to be the oldest state in Malaysia, where civilisation began on the peninsula. The state also carries the pride of being the birthplace of several notable Malaysians, including the nation’s Father of Independence (Tunku Abdul Rahman), the only prime minister to be elected twice (Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad), and the only Sultan who served as Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia twice (Sultan Abdul Halim).

The State Museum is THE place to gain insight into Kedah’s rich history, from its ancient civilisation in Bujang Valley to the present-day industrial hub.

Address: Muzium Negeri Kedah, Lebuhraya Darul Aman, Bakar Bata, 05100 Alor Setar, Kedah

2. Historical landmarks around Alor Setar

In the capital city of Alor Setar , historical buildings stand proudly alongside modern landmarks around the main heritage square, known as Medan Bandar (also known as Dataran Alor Setar). These buildings are within walking distance of each other, and although most of them are not open to the public, visitors admire them from the outside.

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The immediately noticeable landmark at the square is the Zahir Mosque (Masjid Zahir), one of the oldest mosques in the country. Built in 1912 and opened in 1915 by the Sultan of Kedah, the mosque has a distinctly Moorish architecture.

Next to the Zahir Mosque is the Big Clock Tower (Menara Jam Besar), which broadcasts the Muslim Call to Prayer, the Adhan, five times daily. Right across the street from the clock tower is the Nobat Hall (Balai Nobat), a three-storey octagonal tower housing the sacred instruments of the Nobat musical ensemble, which only plays during royal ceremonies such as inaugurations and weddings.

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Just a stone’s throw away is the Grand Audience Hall (Balai Besar). Built in 1735 by the 19th Sultan of Kedah, the original building was restored after it weathered attacks from the Bugis armada in 1770 and Siamese forces in 1821. Today, the Sultan of Kedah still uses the striking landmark, which has elaborate carvings, arched stairways, and high ceilings, for selected royal ceremonies and state functions.

Within the city square are also the Kedah Royal Museum and Kedah State Art Gallery (Balai Seni Negeri Kedah), where one can learn about the history of Kedah’s sultanate and see the works of contemporary local artists, respectively.

3. Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar

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From the city square, you can walk over to Pekan Rabu on Jalan Tun Ibrahim, a bustling bazaar where an assortment of local goods and food are sold. Its name literally translates as ‘Wednesday Town’; the marketplace was named such because it used to operate only once a week.

Pekan Rabu has special significance for the locals. Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Muhammad once worked as a trader here when his medical studies were interrupted during the Japanese Occupation.

Address: Kompleks Pekan Rabu, Jalan Tunku Ibrahim, Bandar Alor Setar, 05000 Alor Setar, Kedah

4. Alor Setar Tower

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The state’s tallest structure, a 165.5-metre telecommunications tower, soars above the city skyline. It was designed to resemble a bunch of paddy stalks as an homage to rice farmers.

From the tower’s Observation Deck, 88 metres above ground, you’ll get a sprawling panoramic view of the city’s landscape. Above the Observation Deck, at 94 metres, is the Alor Setar Tower 360 Degree Revolving Restaurant, where you can dine with a spectacular view.

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Further up top, at 100 metres high, is the Megaview Banquet Hall, an aptly named event space. Here, visitors can take a hydraulic lift up to Star View, two units of glass boxes on the Open Deck at 105 metres high, where the whole of Kedah, as far as the eye can see, is practically under their feet.

Do note that tickets to the Observation Deck and Star View are priced differently, and rates are an additional RM1 higher on weekends.

Address: Lot 99, Darul Aman Hwy, Bandar Alor Setar, 05100 Alor Setar, Kedah

5. Traditional Malay houses, Alor Setar

Kedah is home to some of the finest examples of traditional Malay architecture. Some noteworthy buildings have been restored and repurposed as tourist attractions, with original furniture and personal effects on display.

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The first place of note is Rumah Merdeka (Independence House). This double-storey house was the private retreat of Malaysia’s first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, whenever he returned to his home state. It was also here that the premier hosted several foreign leaders and pursued his passion for creative writing. Today, its exhibits offer a glimpse into the life of Malaysia’s Father of Independence.

Address: Jalan Putra, Bandar Alor Setar, 05150 Alor Setar, Kedah

Next is Rumah Kelahiran Tun Dr. Mahathir (Birth Home of Tun Dr. Mahathir). This traditional wooden house was the birthplace and early home of Malaysia’s fourth, seventh, tenth, and longest-serving prime ministers. Documents on his family genealogy and school photographs showcasing his remarkable life from his school days to his political career are on exhibition.

Address: No 18, Lorong Kilang Ais Sekolah Kebangsaan Jalan Pegawai, Jalan Seberang Perak, Taman Pesisiran Tanjung Chali, 05000 Alor Setar, Kedah

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In addition to the homes of former premiers, two other worthy stops are Rumah Tok Su and Rumah Seri Banai . These heritage buildings were once private homes which have been restored and relocated. They stand as exemplary representations of traditional Malay architecture.

Address: Bandar Alor Setar, 05250 Alor Setar, Kedah (In front of Wisma Darul Aman, Alor Setar)

6. Kuala Kedah Fort Historical Complex

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Located on the Kedah riverbank in Kuala Kedah, a town 12km from Alor Setar, is the site of an ancient fort that has survived many battles since its construction in the 1770s. Also known as Fort Kuala Bahang, the fort has withstood attacks by the Bugis, Achinese, and Siamese.

When Kedah fell under British rule in 1909, a colonial Malay building was erected as an administrative centre on the site. It also served as the headquarters for the Japanese Armed Forces during the Japanese occupation. This building is now the Kuala Kedah Fort Museum.

Address: Kampung Seberang Kota, 06600 Kuala Kedah, Kedah

7. Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum, Merbok

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From the third to 14th century AD, Bujang Valley (Lembah Bujang) was the site of a flourishing civilisation and centre for trade that attracted merchants from Southeast Asia, Arabia, India, and China.

Thousands of fascinating artefacts from this buried civilisation are on display at the Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum. On the grounds surrounding the museum are several candi (temples) that archaeologists unearthed in the Bujang Valley area and preserved in their original structures.

Address: Muzium Arkeologi Lembah Bujang, 08400 Pekan Merbok, Kedah

8. Paddy Museum, Alor Setar

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Tucked away at the foothills of Mount Keriang, amidst acres of paddy fields, is a building designed to resemble bushels of harvested rice stalks. It is only fitting that Malaysia’s main rice-producing state has a museum dedicated to all things paddy-related, from tools and technology for cultivation and harvesting to legends and taboos.

Address: 58RG+9H Jalan Gunung Keriang, Gunung Keriang, 05150 Alor Setar, Kedah

9. Top Fast-Food Toy Collections Museum, Alor Setar

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Nestled among mechanic workshops, eateries, and pet stores at Belakang Pekan Pumpong, Alor Setar is a shoplot with an impressive collection of over 70,000 fast-food toys, memorabilia, and ephemera. This private museum is made possible by one dedicated collector who decided to make his collection public in 2021.

Address: 2521 Belakang Pekan Pumpong, 05250 Alor Setar, Kedah

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Kedah is a medium sized Malaysian state in terms of area and population. Much of Kedah has a rural feel to it and it is known as the rice bowl of Malaysia. Its landscape is dominated by rice paddy fields with occasional limestone hills towering over the surrounding plains, forests, lakes, mountain ranges and beautiful islands.

Its Sultanate has the longest history of any in Malaysia and there are archaeological sites, museums and historic places to visit. All this adds up to a range of experiences for the visitor who wants things to do.

Here is my suggested list of what to see in Kedah.

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Click on the photo or link for further information on each attraction. 

Bujang Valley

Enchanting Bujang Valley in Kedah has ancient ruins and artefacts from a lost Hindu-Buddhist civilisation. It is well worth a visit. 

Historic Kuala Kedah Fort is an interesting place to visit while in Kuala Kedah, the jumping off point for Langkawi. There is famous laksa near here too.

Gunung Jerai - Kedah Peak

Take a drive up Gunung Jerai to enjoy cool mountain air and (if you are lucky) great views over the Straits of Malacca. On the way you can stop off at the Forestry Museum. There is a smart new hotel near the peak. 

Alor Setar Heritage Trail

The city of Alor Setar has a number of heritage landmarks to see. With this self-guided Alor Setar Heritage Trail you can visit the best sights that Kedah's state capital has to offer. Map included. 

Paddy Museum - (Muzium Padi)

A large museum devoted to all things related to paddy, the rice plant. The highlight is a 360 degree diorama portraying typical rural Kedah landscapes. 

Gunung Keriang

This spectacularly shaped limestone hill has caves, a recreational park and vendors selling crystals. 

Langkawi is the most popular of an archipelago of 99 beautiful islands famed for miles of white-sand beaches, jungles, caves, mountains and not forgetting duty-free shopping. 

Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim is the world’s longest rainforest canopy walk located in an unspoilt corner of Kedah. Hiking, adventure and team building activities are located here too.

Kota Kuala Muda Tsunami Memorial

The Kota Kuala Muda Tsunami Memorial is a poignant reminder of the devastating tsunami of 26 December 2004 which affected this part of Malaysia and neighbouring countries. 

Merdeka Bridge

Merdeka Bridge (Jambatan Merdeka) spans the River Muda separating Penang state from Kedah. It was the scene of fighting during WWII.

How to Get to Kedah

Travel by luxury coach is an economical and relaxing way to get to Kedah. Regular coach services run from KL Sentral and TBS Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar and Jitra. 

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Been to Langkawi and the Langkawi Craft Complex. The others - next time perhaps.

Kedah is one of my favourite place to visit and Langkawi of course. Thanks for sharing those beautiful places.

I went to visit Kedah for Qing ming on last week ago and enjoyed the green paddy field so much. You should add green paddy field and sungai petani - developed much already.

Kedah memang best. Hirup udara kat sana pon seronok je dengan pemandangan hijau tenang .. rindu suasana cmni

banyak rupanya tempat menarik di kesah yang i missed.. should one day datang sini and jalan2

semua kat langkawi satu je bukan langkawi. tak pernah lagi pergi muzium padi tu

Belum dapat pusing habis kalau ke Kedah mahupun Langkawi.. walau kampung ipar di sana, tapi jarang balikkk..

Kampung raga homestay memarik. Bokeh masuk dalam list kalau ke kedah boleg stay sini. Banyak juga tempat menarik kt kedah yg kene explore ni🥰

Kedah byk tempat2 menarik, l pun selalu pg Kedah sblm pkp npknya kena plan pg Kedah

thanks for sharing this list, planning to visit kedah next month , can't wait to explore beautiful places at Kedah with my Family

I always wanted to visit the Telaga Tujuh waterfall at Langkawi bah, since I am planning for next trip soon, maybe kena include this in the itinerary la..

Wah macam-macam aktiviti ada. Ruby kalau ke Kedah, cari makanan je. Sebab kat sana makanan murah. Malah masakan melayu tradisional di sana Pure. Memang best. Nanti nak plan cuti ke sana. Rindu!

Kedah actually is a unique place to visit, so many history.

Masa pertama kali ke Kedah dah suka dengan kisah sejarah dan lokasi menarik mereka. Akak plan nak ke Langkawi with anak-anak. Laksa Kedah is my fav! Hehehe.

Wow! All of the pictures are eye-catching sangat. Automatically terasa nak pergi ke kesemua lokasi tu. Seriously rasa terpanggil nak tengok sendiri keindahannya.

Mosko Motos Gear Review: Reckless 80 Luggage System

If you are looking piss-off, excite, engage, or get a few un-friending’s in the motorcycle world, just go onto your preferred forum and ask what is better, Hard or soft luggage? My personal favorite is the Horizons Unlimited FB page. The Horizons page is a nice place to voice your opinions on all things adventure motorcycle related and get a face full of reason from all of the “experts” in the world. Truth be told, I go there all the time looking for advice. Then I try to wade through the opinions and flush out the facts. For my most recent Q&A, I went looking for soft luggage. I’ve used the hard stuff and now wanted soft. All roads from my research pointed to the fine folks at Mosko Moto and their incredibly innovated soft luggage systems. Sadly I paid full price for the Mosko Reckless 80 system, and am receiving zero compensation from Mosko for my opinion. You will, however, get a full product review based on my experiences and that of other motorcycle adventure “experts.”

Moskos Loaded From All Angles

MOSKO MOTOS. Who are they and why is there a lizard on my gear?

    Have you’ve ever sat around your day job gossiping about people who fell into success or just started doing something they loved and magically the universe conspired to turn them into a success story? I have, and quite frankly it winds me up.

Really, you just started selling shoes out of your trunk and now your NIKE.

All the while the rest of us seem to be crashing into one bad decision after another in the game of life. Well, the Mosko team came to life after a crash of their own, quite literally actually. As co-founder Pete Day was ridding around the far off regions of La Moskitia, Honduras he crashed his bike and ended back in the U.S. to heal up. It was there in the U.S. that Pete and his now partner Andrew Bryden brought to life the idea of high-quality, soft motorcycle luggage. As they say, the rest is history.

   Right, and the lizard. The lizard you might recognize as the spirit animal of Jesus himself. The Basilisk Lizard , as it’s more scientifically known, is also known as the Jesus Christ lizard as it can actually walk on water. I’m sure it’s either a roundabout way to relate the bags to a god-like status, or they are going to keep your bike a float in the event of an unwelcome bath while crossing a river. As for the name Mosko, it’s an abriviation of the word Mosquito Coast or La Moskita where this whole “twist of fate” was brought to reality.

A look Inside The Beavertail. Note The Clear & Zipper Pockets

The Mosko line up, a brief overview

   Mosko sells a variety of bags, accessories and luggage systems. Each one designed to fit a slightly different need. Whether you are looking for just a durable duffel, a waterproof tank bag, weekend warrior gear, round the world kit, or even a handy shovel for when its time for number two and there’s no loo !

• Scout 25L pannier kit. A quick-release pannier system with dual protection for aggressive back-country or off-road riding.
• Reckless 40 system. The weekend warriors set up. Designed with 40L of total storage from the two 15L side bags and 10L rear bag. Weighing in at 7lbs. Enough space to cover day trips, light camping, or pack your gear around when your hoteling it from place to place.
• Reckless 80 system. The end all for anyone looking to live off of their motorcycle. Designed with a full 80L of space from the two 25L side bags, 22L rear duffel, and 2x4L rear pockets. You could load up your 250cc, or nicely outfit anything from a 650cc-1200cc.
• Nomad tank bag. It’s a six-layer tank bag; it’s a hydration pack, it’s a backpack, it’ll even do your laundry! Ok, it won’t do your laundry, but seriously I don’t even want to try and cover all it can do. As a tank bag, wow!
• Mosko Deuce – Poop trowel. Looking to leave no trace for your backcountry camping? This product will put up with a lot of sh!t.

At the time of research Mosko sells 27 separate products, including bags you can add on, the full systems and a variety of moto-related luggage kit that will make other bikes jealous. For the complete list check out their sales page .

Alternate Beavertail Uses

Reckless 80 reviews. We go looking for weak points…

    Once you’ve tested a camping trip or two, did some weekend rides, and convinced yourself that the moto-life is the life for you. You’ll then need to kit-out your bike with gear that you can pack that new life into. Now there are indeed a wide variety of options out there. Giant Loop makes some sturdy setups like their Moto Trekk Panniers or their extra-strappy looking Round The World Panniers. There is Wolfman who puts out the “voluminous 36+ liters” Rocky Mountain Saddlebags as well as their Expedition Dry Saddlebags. To this list, you can add Ortlieb who dabbles in both bicycle luggage and motorcycle luggage and distributes their motorcycle line through Touratech. Notable mention should also be handed out to a few die-hard fans of Adventure Specs clumsy looking Magadan panniers, these were clearly not designed for the KTM or BMW crowd, but I’m sure they’re practical.

    Once you’ve stacked all these models side-by-side and compared looks, innovation, practicality, durability, and even choked a bit on the price. Mosko is still going to come out the overall winner, and it all comes down to design.

   The Reckless line-up acquired its name based off the pun rack-less, and the Reckless 80 was designed to work with or without a rack on anything from small two-strokes to big adventure bikes. Covering the riding spectrum from weekend getaways to full on RTW adventures. I think the idea here was to make adventure motorcycling the niche market, then apply it to everyone within that market. The luggage was designed as a double baggage system that has a high-abrasion 1680d ballistic nylon and water resistant exterior, that then has the internal 25L bags within it. The dry bags are made from an 800D polyurethane coated material, so even if you go skidding down the gravel on your side at 50MPH and shred a hole in the 1680d ballistic nylon, your inner bag should survive.

What MOLLE Gear Is Also Used For. Image: Jeff Gurwitch

Added to the front side of the saddlebags and top of the rear beavertail are MOLLE webbing panels made of Hypalon. What are MOLLE webbing panels you ask? MOLLE stands for MOdular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment. These are what the military use to attach gear to each other easily. I find this clever on several fronts; one you can say you luggage uses military technology and Americans like to hear that things ae military worthly. Two, you can also add on a host of other MOLLE accessories you may have, like gear or camera bags. Three, Mosko can upsell you on additional gear for your luggage. Mosko has a video explaining the MOLLE bag attachments. I might note they are expert bag designers, but defiantly not in the video editing business 🙂

    Design

• Luggage system can be used on anything from a small two-stroke right up to sizeable 1200cc adventure bikes
• Double baggage system that utilizes 1680d ballistic nylon as the exterior. Incredibly durable
• Roll-top drybags are made from an 800D polyurethane coated material that is PVC free 
• Exterior MOLLE attachment points for easily adding MOLLE accessories from Mosko or anywhere that sells related attachments
• See-through windows on the 25L pannier bags to get a glimpse of where something might be

The Stinger 22 Dobles For Washing Laundry!

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Additional design features include a well thought out tail bag design, or as they refer to it as the “beavertail.” The beavertails main design function is to store the Stinger 22L storage bag. I like that the bag also has a Velcro backing to keep it from slipping around. The bag also turns into a backpack for times when you need to possible hike out of where your bike broke down or just as extra gear for grocery shopping. Inside the beavertail are three separate storage pouches. One medium and one small zipper pouches for items that don’t need protection from the weather, like sunscreen or granola bars. On the other side of the tail is a see-through pocket that can be removed. This removable feature is excellent for holding your documents for border crossings or for people that use paper maps. I don’t know anyone who uses paper maps, but I’m sure you’re out there somewhere. The tail can also be expanded to slide your jacket on top of your gear for hot riding days or to cram in more stuff than you need.

On the backside of the pannier bags are additional storage pouches with a volume of 4L each. The pockets were specifically designed to hold two, 1L MSR fuel bottles on each side. Naturally, you can put anything you want in here from tools to food. I store my tent between both sides as well as one MSR bottle. They even tossed in a lightweight 20L drybag for putting wet clothes in to keep them separate from your other gear. The dry bag or Stinger bag can also double for clothes washing if you feel so inclined to do a bit of backcountry laundry with biodegradable soap.

Rear Storage Pockets

Even the strapping system has been cleverly designed. Mosko uses small aluminum bars to attach straps to the luggage. If you break a strap, you can easily replace one strap without trying to get it sewn back onto the luggage. The strap replacement is one advantage over something like a Wolfman bag. If you break a Wolfman strap, you’ll need to buy a replacement directly from them, here you can just fix the strap in the next town and move on. The aluminum bars are also a great feature if you’ve run a strap under a hard luggage case on the tail and don’t want to take the box off to remove the Mosko luggage. Just slip out the aluminum bar, remove the one strap, slide the bar back in and take off the Mosko system. I run my bags across the passenger seat and the rear strap under the top box, the strap keeps the bags from sliding forward.

Additional Features

• Expandable “Beavertail” that allows space to hold your jacket as well as gear
• Beavertail storage pouches for day use items and quick access documents
• 2x 4L rear storage bags for anything from fuel to tools
• 20L lightweight drybag for wet gear or laundry
• Easily replaceable straps via aluminum placement bars opposed to direct stitching
• Rear bracket hole for rear fuelling bikes
• 11.3lbs total weight for Reckless system
• Included “universal” heat shield to protect from exhaust heat

As far as the weak points are concerned I haven’t found many of my own. I switched from Pelican hard cases that opened from the side allowed me to view and access tools and equipment easily. The dry bags are long and narrow, and to keep the weight low I opted to put the tools on the bottom and clothes and gear on the top. If I need to access anything on the bottom, it requires taking out all of the top gear first. Though I’m sure over time or with the addition of a MOLLE bag, this can be resolved.

I also noticed after storing copies of my insurence and registration in the velcro-held clear map holder, that after a hefty rain storm the documents were soaked. I’m sure a ziploc-style zipper would keep them dry, but probably also break after some time. Another contrasting differnece to soft over hard bags on a RTW adventure, is the mental feeling of false security provided by locked hard bags is much better than easy to steal soft bags. Mosko sells lockable steal straps, but I feel that looking at hard bags VS soft bags, soft looks more vulnerable and the reality is if someone wants something they’ll get it.

Mosko Heat Sheild Along With My Panama Sovenier Licence Plate Heat Sheild

Online reviewers pointed out considerably higher positive reviews than negative; however there were some repetitive negative points. Reviewers felt that although you don’t technically need to use racks on the bike, without them, on some models, you will find that the bags get too close to the exhaust and melt. Also depending on your tail end, you might find it’s too narrow to support the bag properly and results in rubbing holes through the material. Naturally, these issues can be addressed through heat shields (Mosko does provide a “universal” one), as well as adding on additional wear materials to your luggage or covering up wear points on your bike. If you want to see the full benefits from Mosko they have a dedicated Reckless 80 video .

All The Wrong Ways To Use Your Mosko Gear!

Behind the scenes. How I acquired my Mosko Reckless 80’s and how they worked

    Not many events occur in my life the normal or natural way and almost always have a backstory. To acquire the Reckless 80 was no different. Having ridden from Canada to South America on my KLR with a full set of Pelican cases all around, and having broke the frame at various points due to the weight, I knew I would need to shed some pounds. I consulted various online forums and narrowed down what I wanted to the Reckless ’80s. At the time I was in the Amazon in Brazil with a broken rear shock (hence the weight), my girlfriend was flying into Santiago Chile to meet me in a couple of weeks, and a motorcycle tour company in Bolivia wanted to buy my Pelican cases. This situation is what is known as an international motorcycle issue.

   The choices were to convince the girlfriend to bring me this massive luggage system even though I suggested she not to pack much in the way of personal items for her visit. Doing this would require paying Canadian import taxes from the U.S. shipment and riding from Bolivia to Chile with all my stuff tied on in garbage bags. As well as explaining to the G.F. why it was essential to bring me a bunch of bulky gear while her stuff needed to fit into 10L drybag! I’m good a sales pitches but not that good. The other option was to have the bags sent from Mosko in the U.S. to the tour company in Bolivia and do the swap there. I was familiar with the postal system in Bolivia and although I could probably convince customs to let me pay a minimal amount of taxes, the chances of actually getting the bags in the country in under two months was unlikely. Option three required a bit of leg work but it magically presented itself.

Although Mosko does not have dealers, I found a company in Lima Peru selling Mosko gear and offered to ship me the 80’s from Lima to the border with Peru and Bolivia. Why he is selling Mosko gear I have no idea, I wanted a problem solved, and he could solve it, so I didn’t ask. My friend at the tour company had a friend in La Paz who needed some gear from Lima too. It just so happened that the equipment he needed was from a guy I knew who had worked on my bike after a little Peruvian crash earlier in the year. The guy I knew picked up the 80’s from the dealer, the packages were then promptly sent to the wrong city in Peru, and with a bit more mucking around, and a lot of exchanged messages with Spanish swear words mixed in. My 80’s eventually arrived at my friend’s at the Bolivian tour company. The tour company then purchased 2 of 3 of my Pelicans, and the trip continued without a hiccup. Sort of…

Luggage System Comes Off Easy For Flat Tire Dramas  

  Day two with my new soft luggage would be my first test of their ease of use. En route to the Solar near Uyuni Bolivia, I would have my first ever rear flat. I’ve had a number of front flats, but this was the first rear. I had fit a smaller profile knobby tire to the bike to get me through the mucky Amazon in Brazil along with a 4mm thick tube. This combination proved fatal, and I had rubbed/melted the tube to itself on at least seven points inside the tube. Once we were out of the warm parts of Brazil and Bolivia, a cold night in the mountains had separated the tube from itself and exposed all the holes. Just outside of Potosi Bolivia I would notice the flat. Not feeling great about leaving my bike and all it’s gear roadside while I went to get a tire fixed that I was unable to remove with my tools. I unstrapped the Stinger 22 and used it as the backpack it was intended. I also wanted my side bags but was running out of hands, so I unstrapped the whole system and threw it over my shoulder.

I was also carrying a rear spare on the bike to replace the knobby once I made it to Santiago and had more time. It seemed now was the time. I grabbed the spare tire, tire half on the rim, along with the full luggage system and walked across the highway to hitch a ride. Luckily the first car to come by picked up me, my two tires, my Stinger backpack, and full pannier setup and drove me around Potosi to acquire a new tube and get the rear fixed. *Note hecklers; I was carrying a 2mm spare, compressor, and irons. I could not get the tire off with the irons, so after about an hour of trying, I opted to grab my gear and hitch a ride.

As far as ease of use and practical, real-world experience, I was happy with how easy it was to grab my stuff and go. Looking back, I would have just left everything on the bike with hard boxes though you can’t have both worlds. I could have also covered the bike with my tarp, and it would have probably been fine. Over time I’m sure I’ll ease into the best way about leaving behind soft gear when you need to. No matter how you look at it, Mosko still has my vote.

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Reckless 80L

The Reckless 80L is designed for off-road riding/camping, Backcountry Discovery Route exploration, and international fly-to-ride trips.

Reckless 80L (V4.0)

The R80 is our larger capacity rackless luggage system designed for off-road riding/camping, Backcountry Discovery Route exploration, and international fly-to-ride trips. The Reckless 80L is 100% waterproof, expands and contracts for various load volumes and riding conditions, and features adjustable leg angles to fit enduros up to larger ADV bikes.

Updates to Version 4.0

• CURV® composite harness
• Gnoblin compatible
• Two-directional Molle panels on beavertail & leg holsters
• Two settings for leg strap location
• Low-profile cam buckles
• Helmet Clip

The updated Reckless 80L V4.0 offers a stiffer, more durable, and lighter-weight design featuring CURV® composite harness material. The stiffness of the CURV® material significantly reduces movement of the bag, adding more stability for technical off-road riding. CURV® has a unique high-impact strength that will not fatigue or crack, even when riding on very hot days or in freezing temperatures.

Additional updates include multi-directional Molle on the beavertail and leg holsters, two settings for leg strap mounting, low-profile non-slip cam buckles, a helmet clip, and optimized integration for the optional  Gnoblin  rear mounting accessory. The R80 is also now built with 100% recycled 1680D Ballistic nylon with eco-friendly PVC backing and UV treatment.

With the Reckless 80L we replicated the traditional three-bag organization and packing system of a touring bike (two side panniers and a rear duffle) for bikes that don’t have pannier racks. The Reckless system saves you the added weight and expense of metal side pannier racks.

It’s 100% waterproof and easy to get into, so you don’t have to unstrap everything to get at your lunch or pull out a jacket. The side bags slide and strap into the leg holster which stays attached to the bike. All three main compartments are welded-seam roll-top drybags for total waterproofness. The center top bag is our Stinger 22L Tailbag , which has stashable backpack straps and works great as an airline carry-on or a day pack for short hikes. The side bags are interchangeable and include a clear panel on the front so you can easily find your gear.

In addition to the three main compartments, the optional 4L drybag auxiliary pocket (aka Aux Pox) are perfect for storing smaller items that you might need quick access to throughout the day. The Aux Pox holsters can be used with or without their roll-top drybags, making them a great place for extra fuel bottles , water , tool roll , or spare tubes.

The rear beavertail creates a convenient spot to tuck a motorcycle jacket  or to store wet things – like a tent rainfly, towel, or campsite garbage – that you don't want inside your dry bag. The inside panels of the beavertail include a tent pole bag , a removable map pocket, and two reinforced clear pockets for small items like toothbrush/toothpaste. The entire beavertail assembly is removable, giving you the option to ditch the Stinger 22L, therby reducing weight and total capacity.

Adding additional storage is easy if you need more than 80L of space. The beavertail straps extend to accommodate a second or larger top bag. The outside of the beavertail includes a 3-column MOLLE webbing panel, and each leg includes a 2-column panel on the front, with a 3-column panel on the rear. Add Mosko MOLLE   P ouches , or choose from a wide array of 3rd party MOLLE accessories.

The R80 harness is a 3-piece system, which can be disassembled for an international fly-to-ride trip. The entire system fits conveniently in a roller luggage system, like our Mule Gear Hauler .

If you have a crash on a long trip, the various components can be repaired or replaced individually, saving cost and hassle. A foam pad reduces chafe between the harness and the bike, and the harness is armored with Hypalon for abrasion resistance. All R80 drybags are made from 840D TPU (PVC free), to stand up to UV and cold weather.

• Adjustable leg angle for a custom fit on almost any bike
• Aux Pox 4L compatible for additional storage
• Super durable wrapped and riveted leg holster construction
• Hypalon armor panels – protection where you need it most
• Field-replaceable mounting straps and drybag retention straps
• Leg holster compression straps for easy loading
• Removable beavertail stash spot for extra storage and expansion
• Enlarged rear-fueling hole
• Five MOLLE panels for quick attachment of MOLLE accessories for volume expansion
• Two-directional Molle on beavertail and leg bags
• Two settings for the leg strap location
• Low-profile cam buckles on leg straps
• Helmet clip
• Reckless 80L harness
• Two 25L dry bags
• Stinger 22L tail bag
• Your choice of 0 or 2 Aux Pox pockets
• Tent pole bag
• Removable map/document pocket
• Hardware Pack (10 t-nuts, screws, washers + Allen key)
• Heat Shield with hose clamp
• Exhaust heat damage is not covered under warranty. Please use the included heat shield, and follow the installation instructions carefully.
• KTM 690, Husqvarna 701, and GasGas 700 customers:   The stock exhaust on these bikes runs VERY hot. Even with careful heat shield use, melting of the bike's plastics and the luggage can occur on these bikes specifically. Consider the Arrow brand aftermarket exhausts, available from Rottweiler Performance .
• Africa Twin customers, please note that the passenger grab handles found on the 2016-19 Africa Twin models may inhibit the fit of the Reckless 80L on the tail of the bike.
• On dual-exhaust bikes or bikes with especially high/exposed pipes, you will need a second heat shield, available for purchase in our website's Hardware & Parts section .
• Contact between soft luggage (no matter how soft) and your bike's plastics or painted surfaces will cause cosmetic wear to the bike over time because accumulated dirt is abrasive. If that is important, try applying a clear protective film (like  Allstar Performance Tape or  3M Polymask Protective Tape ) to your bike.
• Different bikes and installation approaches present different wear points to the Reckless 80 harness. After installation, go for a short test ride, then check for wear points. Adjust the harness position, file down sharp rack edges, or apply a sacrificial wear patch as needed. Continue to check for high-wear points over time, but remember that the harness is made to take a lot of abuse. Some visible wear is normal, and in no way does it affect the strength or waterproofness of the luggage.

The Reckless 80L is designed to fit a wide variety of motorcycles – from small enduro-style bikes up to larger adventure bikes. 

• View Assembly Instructions PDF
• View Harness Dimensions PDF
• We recommend adding the optional Gnoblin  rear mounting accessory for rock-solid attachment & easy on-off functionality.
• For bikes in the 250cc to 500cc range, we recommend using side racks or a tail rack. Check out  True North Moto .

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Key features, the 2 bag system.

Tough bag on the outside, dry bag on the inside. The outer bag is engineered to resist punctures, abrasion, and tears. The 100% waterproof inner drybag is constructed of 22oz 840D TPU with welded seams, keeping water out and your stuff bone dry.

Infinite Expandability

Hypalon MOLLE panels allow you to customize and configure your Reckless system exactly the way you want it. MOLLE accessory pouches enable you to expand the capacity of your panniers for things like fuel bottles or a hydration reservoir. The expandable rear Beavertail creates a convenient spot to tuck a motorcycle jacket or store wet things you don't want inside your dry bag.

Compatible With Most Bikes

Adjustable leg angles allow the R80 to fit small enduros up to larger ADV bikes and can be easily transferred between different motorcycles. Making it an excellent choice for riders who own multiple bikes or frequently switch between models.

THE NITTY GRITTY

• Adjustable leg angle for a custom fit on almost any bike.
• Compatible with two removable 4L drybag-equipped auxiliary pockets aka Aux Pox.
• Super durable CURV® material for the chassis with riveted leg holster construction.
• Hypalon armor panels – protection where you need it most. 
• Field-replaceable mounting straps and drybag retention straps.
• Redesigned leg holster compression straps for easy loading.
• Removable beavertail stash spot for extra storage and expansion.
• Enlarged rear-fueling hole.
• Five MOLLE panels for quick attachment of MOLLE accessories for volume expansion.

DRY BAG CAPACITIES

• One 22L Stinger Tail Bag 
• Two 25L Per Leg Bag (50L Total)
• Two 4L Aux Pox Auxiliary Pocket (8L Total)

POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS  

Ultralight:  50L Capacity - 9.8lbs / 4.4kg

• No Stinger 22L Tail Bag
• Two 25L Leg Bags
• No Aux Pox Added
• Beavertails Removed

Minimalist:  58L Capacity - 12.2lbs / 5.5kg

• Two 4L Aux Pox

Simple:  72L Capacity - 12.8lbs / 5.8kg

• Stinger 22L Tail Bag

Standard:  80L Capacity - 15.2lbs / 6.8kg

• Two Leg Bags
• Two Aux Pox

Round The World:  88L Capacity - 16.5lbs / 7.8kg

• One Large MOLLE pouch on beavertail
• Two Medium MOLLE pouches on leg holsters

Harness Materials

• CURV® Composite harness
• 100% recycled 1680D Ballistic Nylon with eco-friendly PVC backing and UV treatment
• Hypalon armor panels - protection where you need it most
• Leg holsters wrapped behind harness and riveted, to eliminate seam failures
• Harness constructed with internal PE stiffener to prevent flopping
• Aluminum stiffener supports built into each leg of harness adding lateral rigidity
• EVA foam pad on the underside of harness reduces chafe to the luggage and the bike
• Reflective logos and material on each leg

Dry Bag Materials

• 100% waterproof durable 840D TPU with welded seams

Exhaust Heat Shield Materials

• Laser-cut anodized aluminum

Visit our Help Center for Product Care info.

We never cut corners during development or manufacturing, so we stand behind our products. If one fails due to a problem with materials or workmanship, we’ll make it right. All Mosko Moto products include:

Limited Lifetime Warranty

'Limited' means it does not cover:

• wear & tear
• neglect/misuse/abuse
• sun degradation
• modification and/or use for a purpose other than what the item was designed for

Crash Care Program

• 2 Year One-Time Repair or Discounted-Replacement Guarantee
• 5 Year Accident Repair or Discounted-Replacement Guarantee

Highly Recommended Accessory Products

• The Gnoblin
• Packing Cubes
• First Aid Kit
• Pinner Tool Roll

Customer Reviews

On a three day break in over rough terrain, the reckless 80’s held up great! No bounce and things really stayed put. The dry bags were sticky at first to slide into the outer carriers, but they “broke in” and got easier. I’m still figuring out my packing scheme. The top beaver tail area is a great and secure catch all for the extras. Daytripping on the white rim with just the stinger bag was perfect!!

le ho usate per 3 giorni, 1000 km tra sterrati e asfalto. Sono salito sul sommelier a 3000 mt tra pietraie e frane. perfette!

Gear was great we rode 900 miles in 4 days and 3 days of rain, gear held up perfectly and everything was dry. Very impressive thanks

Top quality gear, very happy Now to try it out

Warranty and Crash Replacement

We never cut corners during development or manufacturing, so we stand behind our products. If one fails due to a problem with materials or workmanship, we’ll make it right.

We offer an industry-leading limited lifetime warranty on all our sewn seam bags, and a two year warranty on welded seam bags. Contact us for discounted crash replacement pricing.

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