don't have, don't want bags...anyone suggest a good brand of backpack for those occasional week-long trips, lightweight, rugged, maybe aerodynamic?

 

Backpacks are for those other people. You know, the ones who don't ride Harleys.

But seriously, wouldn't you rather tie almost any kind of bag to your bike somewhere, anywhere, than wear it on your back?

 

I hang a H-D backpack off my sissy bar. Has lasted about 3 years, but is in need of replacement before next Spring.

 

I use a duffel bag strapped to the passenger back rest. Makes a great backrest for me

 

I have used a back pack and they suck for long trips. If you absolutely have to rock one for an extended trip I would try one designed for backpacking perhaps. I bought my backpack in the motorcycle section at Walmart though. It can be worn as a backpack or put on a backrest/sissy bar. You might look into a duffel bag and just strap it down on your rear fender.


http://www.walmart.com/ip/Fieldline-...Black/23591041


or


http://www.walmart.com/ip/O3-Kids-Al...cycle/17057913

 

I use a back pack to commute back and forth to work, I really don't want bags on this bike. I also have a bagger I use on weekends with the old lady or to travel, the one I use is just a small cheap back pack I think its a Jansport, I would hate to try and pack both of our crap for a weekend trip in my back pack, If it was just me I don't think it would be a problem.
Steve

 

I also don't want bags on my bike. Or windshield. I wear the pack proudly.

 

Avoid the messenger style bags. They will kill your shoulder and back. I have used maxpedition packs for years. They are extremely durable and have cinch straps to compress the packs. I have used them riding and in the military and they are as comfortable as one could hope for. Also maxpedition has numerous of attachment pouches so you can set it up for your needs. They are a little expensive. But you get what you pay for.

 

I have a back rest with luggage rack and I strap my back pack to it when riding an then can wear it when needed.

 

Check out Camel Bak http://www.camelbak.com/ also check out Maxpedition
http://www.maxpedition.com/

I'm thinking about one of these below, straps to the handle bars.
http://www.vikingbags.com/cordura-bl...-1447-prd1.htm