View Poll Results: Do you sport a backpack?
Hell Yes!
139
70.56%
Damn No!
40
20.30%
Ghey
10
5.08%
Tshuper Ghey
8
4.06%
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Backpacks
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,766
Likes: 16
From: Roseville, CA
The one I ordered retails for $149.95 iirc and I got it shipped from Surdyke for $124 or so.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From: SC
I went with an OGIO tailbag instead of using a backpack. I love this bag...not to big not to small. I can fit whatever I need in it for most of my rides. It's so nice having storage that I don't have to wear.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 146
Likes: 2
From: SouthWest Arizona
I also ride with eaither the OGIO tailbag and the ICON Squad Backpack. I just recently purchased the DAWCO Rally Pack for my upcoming trip. I use the backpack 90% of the time. It holds A LOT, even has a seperate compartment to store youre helmet when youre off your bike, and its very comfortable. I highly recommend this backpack.
The OGIO is great for day trips, this little bag holds a lot and its not bulky at all. The DAWCO Rally Pack, is huge! I cant wait to use it. My lady and I will be able to pack our things for the weekend in the tail bag and we'll be able to use the roll bag for misc. items.
If I only had to recommend one bag though, it would be the ICON bag. Its BEYOND worth the money. Its safe, stylish, comfortable, and practical.
The OGIO is great for day trips, this little bag holds a lot and its not bulky at all. The DAWCO Rally Pack, is huge! I cant wait to use it. My lady and I will be able to pack our things for the weekend in the tail bag and we'll be able to use the roll bag for misc. items.
If I only had to recommend one bag though, it would be the ICON bag. Its BEYOND worth the money. Its safe, stylish, comfortable, and practical.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 313
Likes: 3
From: Inland Empire
I've used various ones from this site. There's about 10 pages to scroll through:
http://www.harrysarmysurplus.net/bags-packs.html
http://www.harrysarmysurplus.net/bags-packs.html
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: UT
Let me say that I have seen folks riding a MC with a backpack on and look "Tshuper Ghey" I tried it once, and will never try it again. What I found was the pack has to be so secure to your body that it can not shift. If it does, you can be screwed, especially in some rather quick defensive evasion moves.
I do use a daypack for carrying stuff to work, and it gets strapped down to my cargo rack on the current bike, so it can not shift.
Only reason I use it is it looks funny walking into work with a set of modern day saddlebags over your shoulder, plus I can't fit my laptop into my saddlebags.
On longer trips, I use saddlebags or a touring trunk.... here's a pic from this past season.....(note it's on my Honda Big Ruckus and I didn't have it tied down yet with the bungee cords and net)
I do use a daypack for carrying stuff to work, and it gets strapped down to my cargo rack on the current bike, so it can not shift.
Only reason I use it is it looks funny walking into work with a set of modern day saddlebags over your shoulder, plus I can't fit my laptop into my saddlebags.
On longer trips, I use saddlebags or a touring trunk.... here's a pic from this past season.....(note it's on my Honda Big Ruckus and I didn't have it tied down yet with the bungee cords and net)
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: Martinez, California
I was at my local dealer this week, and saw a pretty cool backpack. It was the HD Hi-Viz one, and yes, I really hate the bright orange, but I have to say 1) that it might just hep keep the east bay cage cruisers at bay a bit more, and 2) the pack looks to be built like a tank.
Anyone use this bag? Its a bit pricy at $125, but I have to say once I got (kinda) over the day-glow orange, I liked it.
Anyone use this bag? Its a bit pricy at $125, but I have to say once I got (kinda) over the day-glow orange, I liked it.
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Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,766
Likes: 16
From: Roseville, CA
I was at my local dealer this week, and saw a pretty cool backpack. It was the HD Hi-Viz one, and yes, I really hate the bright orange, but I have to say 1) that it might just hep keep the east bay cage cruisers at bay a bit more, and 2) the pack looks to be built like a tank.
Anyone use this bag? Its a bit pricy at $125, but I have to say once I got (kinda) over the day-glow orange, I liked it.
Anyone use this bag? Its a bit pricy at $125, but I have to say once I got (kinda) over the day-glow orange, I liked it.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US