Backpack/rucksack Recommendations

I have something similar to the attached - made specifically for Bikers.
Got it for going to the TT a few years ago - pretty good imo...

 

That is exactly like the one I have.
Good back padding for safety and nicely shaped for biking.
Just don't put anything hard or sharp in them that could injure you in a collision.

 

Why isn't there a "blowing a raspberry" emoji?

 

I have used a mill-tech ruchsack. Had it for years now and it is still going strong.
As for accidents, I wasn't wearing it when I had mine but it did make me think "what if". I ended up on my back with a broken collar bone.
Would have been a bit different if I'd been wearing a rucksack

 

I have used a mill-tech ruchsack. Had it for years now and it is still going strong.
As for accidents, I wasn't wearing it when I had mine but it did make me think "what if". I ended up on my back with a broken collar bone.
Would have been a bit different if I'd been wearing a rucksack

 

That's the thing with accidents, a lot of it is hypothetical after the event.
Personally I think the purposely designed motorcycle rucksacks with strategic inbuilt back cushioning would help reduce injuries rather than add to them providing you have nothing 'silly' inside it.
The material used is like the textile jackets and trousers so should slide the same if the pack is being worn correctly.

 

Only if it was full of pillows

 

Hi guys, when I really need to ride with a backpack, I use my bomb-proof Brooks Islington Backpack.

Let me give you a little review:

And when I say Bomb proof, I mean Bomb Proof. I have been wearing and using this backpack every single day for the last 3 years, I hiked many times with it, It's with me every single trip abroad I make (Taiwan, Germany, France, across UK... ) and is quite (not completely) waterproof. ( you need to redo the proofing after every hard rain).



The crossed straps are really usefull to stick your back to your back and avoid the wind.

NOW.

I would NOT recommend riding with a backpack.
I am not an "experienced" rider, only 1 year + on the road. but, it is quite big, hence, catches wind, and although those buckles will break and not heat upon falling (some kind of composite metal), and although if riding I will stick to the less dangerous content for it (clothing, small objects ) I do not want to imagine what it is to fall of with this strapped on your back even with my pack protection.

But I am 100% convinced that when I will have found the way to turn this into a backseat bag it will be 100% awesome.

Pros:
-Very Comfortable
-Very Roomy
-Somewhat suitable for commuting
-Crossed straps are useful
-light /medium rain Waterproof
-Very Thick material
-Basically bomb proof
-Stylish
-Would make a great backseat/saddlebag with a bit of tinkering
-Really easy to manipulate with gloves

Cons:
-Bulky
-2 metal Big buckles on your pectorals
-Conversion to backseat/saddle bag will be slightly tricky due to straps.
-time limited waterproofing

 

Sam, did that really cost you £260.00?

 

hahahah Well no.
Because although It is worth it, (unless theft, I will still have it in many years), I found it 1 week on on ebay for £100.

"-Why ?" I asked.
"Because my wife yelled at me for spending £260 in a backpack when I have so many already" said the seller. "it comes with proof of purchase, from a week ago"

-"Sold".