I have a Dakine ski backpack that I wear every day to work with my repair kit, laptop, gym clothes, and lunch. Chest and waist straps, waterproof, and it has a breathable mesh back panel so I'm not sweating all over it. I also like it because it has side clips where I typically have the visor for my 3/4 stored, so if I get surprised by rain I'm not SOL (no windshield).

 

Kriega R25 3L Reservoir.

 

I tried wearing a backpack a couple of times. Found it most uncomfortable.

Here I am packed up for a 2100 mile trip. Backpack has a sleeve sewn on that slips right onto the sissy bar.





It can have as much or as little in it that I need. Held in place by a couple of bungees.

 

Went for an over nighter yesterday, still using that $25 back pack.

 

Your bike is very clean and I like the bag setup, it appears the bag would hold a rolled up jacket - will it?

 

I use these from Saddlemen:





I can't/won't use a backpack. My back just won't take it. I'm using the bottom one now to hold all my cold weather gear like my chaps, gloves, fleece sweater, eye wear and helmet chin guard (I have a Nolan N43E Trilogy).

 

I do not like carrying a backpack, but when I have to haul things around, I prefer that to bags.
Here's what I have:

 

Like Rick, I use a solo rack and Sportster Bag from T-bags. Works great for me.

 

I got this one... turned out to be too small for any real use.. sticking with my Targus for now.



I also have a Cortech roll bag that has given me many years of great use...

 

i dont backpack anymore but i still have my Ogio No Drag