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
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 8,218
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From: Reston, Va
I've been using a backpack for the last 30 years. When I first started riding, I couldn't afford saddlebags but I did have a couple of small canvas backpacks.
Now, I wouldn't trust saddle bags. At work, I have to leave my bike out on the street where there's a lot of "homeless" and "convict" traffic. While nobody (other than tourists) has messed with my bike yet (including my detachable windshield and backrest), I just have this nagging suspicion that an unlocked bag would be an invitation for somebody to check out the contents.
Now, I wouldn't trust saddle bags. At work, I have to leave my bike out on the street where there's a lot of "homeless" and "convict" traffic. While nobody (other than tourists) has messed with my bike yet (including my detachable windshield and backrest), I just have this nagging suspicion that an unlocked bag would be an invitation for somebody to check out the contents.
Madame Moderator
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 25,140
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From: The Peach State
I use one everyday...nothing ghey about it! I spent a long time researching what to get and chose this: http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/laptop-bags/soyuz.html
Loads of space, slot for laptop, front strap to keep it in place and I loosen up the straps so the bag rests on the back of my seat.
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Loads of space, slot for laptop, front strap to keep it in place and I loosen up the straps so the bag rests on the back of my seat.
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Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 566
Likes: 4
From: Milton, PA
I use to use a back pack all the time with my old Ninja, but saddlebags are awesome. I'd rather be comfortable when riding, wearing a back pack just isn't comfortable.
If I didn't have bags I'd still be sporting the pack.
If I didn't have bags I'd still be sporting the pack.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 57
Likes: 1
From: NY
i rock the Base910 with various other attachments as needed. thing is super comfy and and totally modular so you can add/subtract more compartments as needed.
http://www.equnit.com/equilibrium/sh...ry/components/
~mikey m.
http://www.equnit.com/equilibrium/sh...ry/components/
~mikey m.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
From: Washington DC
I ride in a backpack all the time to work. Between DC and Baltimore a lot too. No big deal.
As for the fuel can, fold a piece of tin foil up, put it in a ziplock bag and duct tape the bag around the can. The foil can be formed into a funnel and wont take up any extra room. Or use a paper funnel, whatever.
As for the fuel can, fold a piece of tin foil up, put it in a ziplock bag and duct tape the bag around the can. The foil can be formed into a funnel and wont take up any extra room. Or use a paper funnel, whatever.
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From: mount holly nc
can.t juggle so..................
I carry a gal jug of water to work daily an it just won't fit in the bags. I hardly care what anyone thinks it looks like as that gallon of ice water is so good when the temp is 90+ outside and closer to 120 in the yard dog I'm sitting in.