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Oct 25, 2014 | 04:32 PM

Great08

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backpack instead of bags

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

Oct 25, 2014 | 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Great08

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?

Oct 25, 2014 | 05:13 PM

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

Oct 25, 2014 | 05:15 PM

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

Oct 25, 2014 | 05:22 PM

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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

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Oct 25, 2014 | 05:22 PM

scglide

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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

Last edited by scglide; Oct 25, 2014 at 07:43 PM.