Check out this great article about the Armadillo Bag by author and explorer Graeme Bell on Expedition Portal…
“While the old-fashioned jerry can is an icon, a veteran of war and exploration, it has some glaring limitations. The most apparent negatives are the weight of the can, the space it fills on a vehicle, and the simple fact that it takes up the same amount of space, whether empty or full. There must be a better way. Over decades of exploration across vast areas, we have often paused to consider alternatives for the storage of diesel, oil, or water. A Rotopax container is slimmer than a traditional metal jerry can but has limited adequate capacity, the safety spout is more frustrating than the DMV (a problem partially solved by carrying a water spout), and most travelers find that they will need to bring at least two Rotopax if they are to have sufficient range. A built-in auxiliary fuel tank is often a solution but is usually quite expensive and requires plumbing, pumps, and switches. We have found that even with an auxiliary tank installed, we still need the peace of mind of an extra 10 gallons. Bikers generally do not have an option for an auxiliary tank. While a motorcycle uses much less fuel than a 5.9-litre Cummins, the opportunity to carry extra fuel increases range and peace of mind. Well, we found a solution, and if it is good enough for an RTW biker, then it is good enough for us. While strolling around the booths at SEMA in 2021, we came across the Giant Loop team. They introduced us to the Armadillo Bag, self-described as “flexible, collapsible, lightweight, expedition-ready utility bladders for the safe transport and storage of liquid hydrocarbon products and other Powersports and automotive fluids, available in 1-, 2-, 3- and 5-gallon sizes.” — Graeme Bell, Expedition Portal
Thank you for the review Graeme — and thanks for riding with the Armadillo!
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