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Offline malik

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Re: Your current thoughts on backpacks
« Reply #30 on: April 24, 2019, 02:23:54 PM »
On the GRiSO, (& others with low bars & rear sets) a small backpack make a lot of sense. Go with the Kriega or similar (motorcycle specific, with chest & waist straps, very comfortable). For touring add in the water bag. Keeps you hydrated. Keep the pack small & the weight light.

I regularly take along a Sea To Summit silnylon daypack - the waterproof one with the roll top I find best - folds up small, usually lives in the tankbag until shopping for the evenings groceries. Also convenient to keep food clipped to the ridgeline overnight to keep it away from the possums & other fauna sharing the campsite. At times on the road, I use it for a few light bits & pieces I want conveniently accessible - the merino 2nd layer, a spare pair of gloves, the uber light down jacket I use as a liner - that there's no room for in the other luggage. Oh yes, it also holds a six pack comfortably - if that goes on the rear rack, you risk losing the tops where the road into the campsite is less than smooth.
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Re: Your current thoughts on backpacks
« Reply #31 on: April 24, 2019, 02:27:06 PM »
Let the bike do the work.

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Re: Your current thoughts on backpacks
« Reply #32 on: April 24, 2019, 02:31:03 PM »
Let the bike do the work.

I was trying to scroll to the end of this very suddenly long thread to say the same thing!

Let the bike do all the carrying.  You RIDE and CONTROL the bike without worrying about something swaying around on your back, throwing your balance off and getting in the way.   A nice tail-bag with carrying straps once you get off the bike would be just the thing .....

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Re: Your current thoughts on backpacks
« Reply #33 on: April 24, 2019, 03:32:09 PM »
You mentioned you want capacity. Then skip the back pack and get bigger saddle bags and the tank bag. A back pack can be handy for short trips and items that don't fit in the bags, but I wouldn't want to go long distance with one.

Looking at how you have your stuff netted, you might consider a bit of re-arranging, like moving the sleeping bag closer to you (maybe close enough for a back rest?) and use straps or bungees or both.

This is what I did on one of those 1 foot long style racks:



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Re: Your current thoughts on backpacks
« Reply #34 on: April 24, 2019, 04:08:53 PM »
I used to use backpack even during the scooter days when I was younger.

It is just that convenient for commuting and short trips like 2~300KM a day...

However, as I grow..hmm..MORE experienced  :evil:...I find my shoulders start to not like it especially for longer and bumpier rides if I loaded up with anything over 15~20lbs worth of stuff.

I now only carry backpacks if my tail bag or box is full before I absolutely have to use a backpack.

As for the crash/whiplash/head snapping debate, I recently start to sport a neck brace even for town ride for that reason...THIS is another topic for another day.

Edit: probably should actually give my 2 cents on which backpack lol...

Do not use Olgio Backpack. High Viz yes, but man it is small on capacity...quite horrible as it only fits on liner jacket + ipad + one set of extra gloves.
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Re: Your current thoughts on backpacks
« Reply #35 on: April 24, 2019, 04:47:46 PM »
I don't know about the availability in the US but a big  :thumb: for Kreiga, there backpacks are terrific well, designed and can take a real soaking too

They have a modular approach to their luggage so panniers can be used as tank bags and you can double up on stuff

Check them out they are worth a look even if you discount them

https://kriega.com/riderpacks
Another vote for the Kreiga range of packs!
You hardly know you're wearing it and they are waterproof too!
Highly recommended!
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Offline twowheeladdict

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Re: Your current thoughts on backpacks
« Reply #36 on: April 24, 2019, 05:30:27 PM »
I wear an Icon Fieldpack when I need to carry extras on a ride.  I like it because it doesn't move once strapped on and is long enough to rest on the passenger area so I am not carrying the weight.





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