Tank bag or backpack?

Particle Man · 11-02-2009, 10:29 PM

Backpacks get way too uncomfortable after any appreciable amount of distance.

marko138 · 11-02-2009, 10:35 PM

Tank bag always. But mine is small. So I often take a back pack if I need to carry more than phone and wallet.

azoomm · 11-02-2009, 10:38 PM

Pockets.

goof2 · 11-02-2009, 11:33 PM

Tankbag. I don't like the restriction of backpack straps. The bike's paint isn't exactly perfect either so I'm not too worried about the paint.

No Worries · 11-03-2009, 12:04 AM

I wore a backpack for my job, I'm not gonna wear one on my bike. I just replaced the strapped-down tankbag on the Suzuki with a magnetic bag that's twice as big. Custom tankbag and saddlebags from RKA that match the Honda's colors.

nhgunnut · 11-03-2009, 05:53 AM

My First choice is always the Tail Bag then Tank Bag .. then Back Pack. Perhaps it is just my Riding style but at Highway Speeds the Tumi Motorcycle Back Pack I received as a gift feels like a sail

Mr Lefty · 11-03-2009, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Particle Man

Backpacks get way too uncomfortable after any appreciable amount of distance.

depends on what you have in them... I rode with my M.U.L.E. camelback backpack all day sat and sun... put about 350 miles (200 on Sun) forgot it was back there... but I only had water an a couple tools...

also depends on your riding position i imagine...

11-02-2009, 10:29 PM	#1
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11-02-2009, 10:38 PM	#3
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11-03-2009, 05:53 AM	#6
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	My First choice is always the Tail Bag then Tank Bag .. then Back Pack. Perhaps it is just my Riding style but at Highway Speeds the Tumi Motorcycle Back Pack I received as a gift feels like a sail __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

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11-02-2009, 11:33 PM	#4
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	Tankbag. I don't like the restriction of backpack straps. The bike's paint isn't exactly perfect either so I'm not too worried about the paint.

11-03-2009, 12:04 AM	#5
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I wore a backpack for my job, I'm not gonna wear one on my bike. I just replaced the strapped-down tankbag on the Suzuki with a magnetic bag that's twice as big. Custom tankbag and saddlebags from RKA that match the Honda's colors.