Haven't sorted out yet what I'm gonna do for luggage, so in the meantime I guess will resort to a back pack. I've always had some sort of luggage with various bikes so haven't needed a back pack before...until now.
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What are your recommendations for back packs? Thanks.
I've heard nothing but good things about the Velomacchi roll top pack, particularly about the shoulder strap system being more ergonomically proper for motorcycle riding. Don't own one personally, but I've seen many positive reviews by people I know and trust.
All depends on your perspective...and how much you pack on the regular. @Ed K - post up some pics when you get it. You'll have to strike a pose with it on...lol.
$50 and it's waterproof. I'm riding up to Alaska next summer and this is what I'll be using. Only downsides so far is that 1) can't use a hydration bladder, 2) less exterior pockets than a regular backpack, 3) it doesn't have padding where it lays on your back to lessen sweating. Crazy bang for your buck, though.
Have been using the my Kriega R15 for a few years now, for mostly light duty work... groceries, breads from coffee shop bakery, documents, and a couple of motorcycle trips (usually I use panniers on trips instead of back packs)...
Although the pack hasn’t been through a lot of abuse, I gotta say, it is an outstanding pack. Beautifully made, excellent engineering, very comfortable.
I've had the same Ogio since 2003 it's just now falling appart. It's been through 1 crash where I slid on it for a bit. I bet they don't make them like that anymore lol.
I have R20. It only doesn't work when you have a meeting with friends and you buy beer before evening fire place discussions. Then it's too narrow and small for bottles.
I've had a heap of backpacks from decades ago, even one of the first camelbaks. I've now gone a bit dearer than the camping ones in past few years and got the Kriega 15 about 2 years ago. It was just for the road bike, but it is so good that I'm using it for all the offroad (enduro/adv) as well now. The cheap ones didn't tear much, this Kriega is extremely unlikely to as well. Very good quality, excellent water bag and tube. You don't know it is on your back. If I wreck it I'll get another the same.
I've had countless big stacks over the years, and usually do the 'commando roll' onto a shoulder and end up on my back. I've never had any problem with a 'broken back' as above threatened. In fact on the balance of things, I reckon a backpack helps protect your back and also helps you roll. Unless you're carrying a metal anvil in there.
Remember if you melt or tear them, a sewing lady at a local saddlery usually fixes things up nicely for only a few $$. This goes for all your gear!! A leather patch on your synth pants looks cool and vice versa.
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