Back Packs

itsjerme · 05-14-2009

Hey All:

Just got my new 650.........It's Rock'n......I need to find a back pack with good balance that can hold my laptop and other work crud for daily commuting.....

.......anyone have ideas?

Kawasaki Noobie · 05-25-2009

I havnt tried actually driving a bike with my school laptop bag, but it holds my laptop(securely), 5 subject notebook, 2 folders, your average textbook, and a charger all in one compartment. Then you have a second "folder organizer" that can seperate like 3 stacks of paper...I dont know how to describe it, and then it has a compartment for pencils, pens, ID cards, tape, sissors. Plus multiple other little pockets, including 2 side pouches and a top "dome" that you cna put like your lunch in. If you want I can try to put some pics up.

It has like 1700 cu inches or somthing, 600d polyester, adjustable shoulder straps and I was absolutely in love with it through my freshman year of highschool, but it did weigh a lot for a backpack.

Backpack - Laptop Computer | Ranger Joe's | Military and Law Enforcement Gear | ACU's, BDU's, army boots, rank, and custom name tapes

awesome site, ordered a lot of stuff and it aint knock-off or surplus. Its brand spanking new

jeffs99vulcan · 05-25-2009

A backpack with adjustable shoulder straps is a must... but the crucial components are a strap that connects the two shoulders straps across your chest (to keep the shoulder straps from separating), and a waist strap... I personally like The North Face!

Kawasaki Noobie · 05-25-2009

The one that I am takling about doesnt have a cross strap tho...thats a downer for it I guess....I never thought of that tho

northernman · 05-26-2009

North Face Recon, great pack....enough said.

northernman · 05-26-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kawasaki Noobie

The one that I am takling about doesnt have a cross strap tho...thats a downer for it I guess....I never thought of that tho

Usually I think Jeff is a moron,

but this time listen to the donkey, he is correct.....I guess everyone has to be right once in a rare while.

Can you feel my love pal....lol

ps. sorry for the thread hijack, just gotta be me and hassle Donkey.

jeffs99vulcan · 05-26-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by northernman

Usually I think Jeff is a moron,

but this time listen to the donkey, he is correct.....I guess everyone has to be right once in a rare while.

Can you feel my love pal....lol

ps. sorry for the thread hijack, just gotta be me and hassle Donkey.

And he wonders why "altered" pictures of him turn up once in a while!

BTW, The North Face I was referring to is the same one northernman is talking about... the Recon. I too HATE admitting he has any good ideas, but it is what it is!

Jason O · 05-26-2009

Get the SWISS Army backpack. That's what I use. It has the cross strap, a ear phone jack on the shoulder so you can listen to your Ipod, and much more.

Link:Swiss Gear Carbon Backpack for 17 inch MacBook Pro - Find lowest price on Swiss Gear Carbon Backpack for 17 inch MacBook Pro at Shopping.com

Rocket_88 · 05-26-2009

I know it's silly, but I love the Yoda backpack.

Rocket_88 · 05-26-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason O

Get the SWISS Army backpack. That's what I use. It has the cross strap, a ear phone jack on the shoulder so you can listen to your Ipod, and much more.

Link:Swiss Gear Carbon Backpack for 17 inch MacBook Pro - Find lowest price on Swiss Gear Carbon Backpack for 17 inch MacBook Pro at Shopping.com

On a serious note, +1 for the Swiss Army backpack.

northernman · 05-26-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

And he wonders why "altered" pictures of him turn up once in a while!

BTW, The North Face I was referring to is the same one northernman is talking about... the Recon. I too HATE admitting he has any good ideas, but it is what it is!

Ya the pics of me molesting a donkey are just great....not

And yes i have the recon pack myself....i bought about 8 and kept getting a new one after about 3 rides, until I found the recon, love it....Won't wear anything else.

jeffs99vulcan · 05-26-2009

Well, hard to beat Yoda, but here is the Recon...

Chest strap, hide-away waist straps, adjustable shoulder straps, a large mesh pocket on the back, a CD/MP3 player pouch, earphone pass-through, side water bottle pockets with cinch cords, roll pack straps on the bottom (for a jacket or anything that you want to tie onto the bottom...

PERFECT!!!

KennesawCruiser · 05-26-2009

I've been using one of these for about 8 months now; enough room, good padding for laptop, CANNOT be opened while it's being worn, nice padded straps and crossbelt.

SecurePack - Black | Mobile Edge

Good value and quality construction.

Frenchy · 05-26-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsjerme

Hey All:

Just got my new 650.........It's Rock'n......I need to find a back pack with good balance that can hold my laptop and other work crud for daily commuting.....

.......anyone have ideas?

YES, I actually just got one this weekend at Target. Under $30, I think it's by Greatland, it only has a symbol on it, a "G" in a triangle. It holds all my work stuff, laptop, and my gym clothes, including sneakers. It also has a cell phone pocket, and holes to put your headphone cords through. It really works great, and the price wasn't bad at all. It even has reflective material on it.

northernman · 05-28-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

Well, hard to beat Yoda, but here is the Recon...

Chest strap, hide-away waist straps, adjustable shoulder straps, a large mesh pocket on the back, a CD/MP3 player pouch, earphone pass-through, side water bottle pockets with cinch cords, roll pack straps on the bottom (for a jacket or anything that you want to tie onto the bottom...

PERFECT!!!

Ya thats the one, after about an hour, I forget I am wearing it, thats how comfy it is.

Ronin47 · 05-28-2009

+1 for the Swiss Army Backpack too, the one with the cross strap. Very secure.

Heck, it was so nice my son started using it for his school stuff...so I had to buy another...

itsjerme · 06-01-2009

OUTSTANDING!!! That will be perfect! Nice to be able to through a change of clothes in their too.....this will work out GREAT.

doebag · 06-01-2009

Personally, I do not like riding with backpacks, I would rather have a tailpack on my seat/luggage carrier.
One thing though, if you have an off, the large piece of hard plastic that is a laptop can do serious damage to your spine/ribs. Either pack it wrapped in soft stuff like clothes, but better still, carry it in a tailpack.

maximum_babe · 06-01-2009

The coolest backpack i've seen so far would be Icon Squad 2 Military-spec backpack.
The prices are same everywhere so far at USD125. I'm hoping the price will come down a bit.
Cycle Gear - ICON: Squad II Motorcycle Backpack, BLACK
or at Icon Squad II Mil-Spec Pack - Street Bike - Men's Riding Gear - Motorcycle Superstore
I'm not promoting any ONE particular store though i know both are reliable.. Just for pics and info sake, i'm posting both.

Kawasaki Craig · 06-03-2009

I bought the Osprey Daylight pack with hydration bladder & stuff. Then, i got side bags and a top case (without liner bags). Turns out my small day pack is the perfect fit inside the side bags! I can just grab the bag and go. Big backpacks don't fit without stuffing them in, and with the daylite pack I get hydration while riding (if I wear it) for the longer rides.

I lucked out with my backpack fitting the side bags perfectly. Imagine your spine taking on the shape of your backpack at 65mph, and you'll want side bags or a top case.

Good luck

05-14-2009	#1 (permalink)
itsjerme 650Rocks Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 4	Back Packs Hey All: Just got my new 650.........It's Rock'n......I need to find a back pack with good balance that can hold my laptop and other work crud for daily commuting..... .......anyone have ideas?

05-25-2009	#2 (permalink)
Kawasaki Noobie Needs Bike First BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 73	I havnt tried actually driving a bike with my school laptop bag, but it holds my laptop(securely), 5 subject notebook, 2 folders, your average textbook, and a charger all in one compartment. Then you have a second "folder organizer" that can seperate like 3 stacks of paper...I dont know how to describe it, and then it has a compartment for pencils, pens, ID cards, tape, sissors. Plus multiple other little pockets, including 2 side pouches and a top "dome" that you cna put like your lunch in. If you want I can try to put some pics up. It has like 1700 cu inches or somthing, 600d polyester, adjustable shoulder straps and I was absolutely in love with it through my freshman year of highschool, but it did weigh a lot for a backpack. Backpack - Laptop Computer \| Ranger Joe's \| Military and Law Enforcement Gear \| ACU's, BDU's, army boots, rank, and custom name tapes awesome site, ordered a lot of stuff and it aint knock-off or surplus. Its brand spanking new __________________ Cleopatra 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r

05-25-2009	#3 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,787	A backpack with adjustable shoulder straps is a must... but the crucial components are a strap that connects the two shoulders straps across your chest (to keep the shoulder straps from separating), and a waist strap... I personally like The North Face! __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

05-25-2009	#4 (permalink)
Kawasaki Noobie Needs Bike First BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 73	The one that I am takling about doesnt have a cross strap tho...thats a downer for it I guess....I never thought of that tho __________________ Cleopatra 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r

05-26-2009	#5 (permalink)
northernman My hat is made of tinfoil BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BC Canada...Gods chosen land Posts: 13,208	North Face Recon, great pack....enough said. __________________ Hug a person that needs one, not some damn tree you fool.

05-26-2009	#8 (permalink)
Jason O Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Topeka Posts: 26	Get the SWISS Army backpack. That's what I use. It has the cross strap, a ear phone jack on the shoulder so you can listen to your Ipod, and much more. Link:Swiss Gear Carbon Backpack for 17 inch MacBook Pro - Find lowest price on Swiss Gear Carbon Backpack for 17 inch MacBook Pro at Shopping.com

05-26-2009	#9 (permalink)
Rocket_88 petrolhead BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Just visiting this planet Posts: 1,930	For this backpack looking you are I know it's silly, but I love the Yoda backpack. __________________ "Yes it's great, just won't wait, everybody likes my Rocket '88"

05-26-2009	#12 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,787	Well, hard to beat Yoda, but here is the Recon... Chest strap, hide-away waist straps, adjustable shoulder straps, a large mesh pocket on the back, a CD/MP3 player pouch, earphone pass-through, side water bottle pockets with cinch cords, roll pack straps on the bottom (for a jacket or anything that you want to tie onto the bottom... PERFECT!!! __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

05-26-2009	#13 (permalink)
KennesawCruiser Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 96	Mobile Edge I've been using one of these for about 8 months now; enough room, good padding for laptop, CANNOT be opened while it's being worn, nice padded straps and crossbelt. SecurePack - Black \| Mobile Edge Good value and quality construction. __________________ “We don't stop playing because we grow old; We grow old because we stop playing.”

05-28-2009	#16 (permalink)
Ronin47 Sun Baked Commuter BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 177	+1 for the Swiss Army Backpack too, the one with the cross strap. Very secure. Heck, it was so nice my son started using it for his school stuff...so I had to buy another... __________________ 2008 Ninja EX650R 1996 Ninja EX500 (RIP) Go Green on 2 Wheels!

06-01-2009	#17 (permalink)
itsjerme 650Rocks Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 4	OUTSTANDING!!! That will be perfect! Nice to be able to through a change of clothes in their too.....this will work out GREAT.

06-01-2009	#18 (permalink)
doebag Norfolk,England BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 200	Personally, I do not like riding with backpacks, I would rather have a tailpack on my seat/luggage carrier. One thing though, if you have an off, the large piece of hard plastic that is a laptop can do serious damage to your spine/ribs. Either pack it wrapped in soft stuff like clothes, but better still, carry it in a tailpack. __________________ 'Dying a'int much of a living boy' Outlaw Josey Wales

06-01-2009	#19 (permalink)
maximum_babe Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Temecula,CA Posts: 1,131	The coolest backpack i've seen so far would be Icon Squad 2 Military-spec backpack. The prices are same everywhere so far at USD125. I'm hoping the price will come down a bit. Cycle Gear - ICON: Squad II Motorcycle Backpack, BLACK or at Icon Squad II Mil-Spec Pack - Street Bike - Men's Riding Gear - Motorcycle Superstore I'm not promoting any ONE particular store though i know both are reliable.. Just for pics and info sake, i'm posting both. __________________ '97 Yamaha Virago 535 '96 Kawasaki ZZR250 '07 Honda Rebel Last edited by maximum_babe : 06-01-2009 at 04:35 PM.

06-03-2009	#20 (permalink)
Kawasaki Craig Riding rookie BTK Beginner Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 71	I bought the Osprey Daylight pack with hydration bladder & stuff. Then, i got side bags and a top case (without liner bags). Turns out my small day pack is the perfect fit inside the side bags! I can just grab the bag and go. Big backpacks don't fit without stuffing them in, and with the daylite pack I get hydration while riding (if I wear it) for the longer rides. I lucked out with my backpack fitting the side bags perfectly. Imagine your spine taking on the shape of your backpack at 65mph, and you'll want side bags or a top case. Good luck

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