Back pack

[trigg]

Hi All

I am after buying a decent sized back pack for use on my bike. I need to carry a Laptop and clothes for overnight stays. could anyone recomend anything? I thought if I spent around 50 or 60 quid I should get a decent one.

If I dont talk to you lot first, someone off here is bound to tell me about a better quality lower cost one.

So tell me about the best back pack I can get. all advise appreciated.

cheers

Trigg

[richt666]

hay trigg. Iv got an oxford back pack brought from john carr's in alfreton. It was about 30notes. Iv not tried getting a laptop in but it can carry my sidi boots and leather jacket and trousers ! It also has side pockets and drop down bag at the bottom to house you lid!

[Thing]

I've also got an Oxford bag, seems pretty decent and waterproof, not too dear either. Though after recent experiences with Oxford kit I'd steer clear of them!

Just bought a couple of Cargo tail packs for Z and I too, well made, complete with rain cover (separate shaped plastic bag basically) and expandable from 15-22 litres. Looks like it'd hold my laptop snuggly along with a reasonable amount of other stuff. Bonus to this is it's not nailed to you! Just that little bit more comfortable I reckon. It's got a carry handle and shoulder strap too. Basic Cargo tail pack - cost me £26.99 from www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk though they seem to have dropped it from their website.

To keep your laptop cosy this sort of thing looks good http://www.getgeared.co.uk/MOTO-DETAIL_ ... tegory=203

There are loads of choices though - Google search for 'motorcycle luggage' and you'll see!

[trigg]

This one looks good has loads of capacity 59.99
http://www.motobrio.com/ShowProductDeta ... roduct=703

This comes with a free first aid kit 39.99
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/9019 ... ggage/Knox

This ones cheap but I dont think it would be up to the job. Its not really build for purpose. 34.25
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.203-4336.aspx

[andy]

the knox one i have is ace, you get a laptop bag with it that secures inside the actual back pack think it was about 45 quid well worth the money

[rich]

might be worth popping to see scrape, you know how much he has stashed away in his unit !!!! my panniers are a classic example of that !

[trigg]

I liked the look of Andy's so decided on this one
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/9019 ... ggage/Knox

thanks for your input lads

[bobd_r1]

That looks ideal for what you need m8, have seen others that fit the bill but there a damn sight more exspensive, over £100.

[blake7]

This one looks just the job mate, it's a backpack plus it has an extending handle so you can wheel it around.

[marcusfordus]

Dayglo "ThinkBike" rucksacks are free at the moment.
Just pop into your local nick and ask for one.

[muska25101847]

i got a think bike bag and its not that bad its a good size but.............

i like my oakley one i got years ago cost 60 notes and never let me down and seems to be never ending or...

go to army surplus and pick up a bergen for about 30 notes they was good when i had in army

[chris]

how about this one looks like you were born with it on.
fits a laptop and clothes in.
made by hunchback

[muska25101847]

or a ill fitting aero hump lol

[Mac the Knife]

or take a pillion to carry your stuff

[trigg]

Wish I had seen the pink one before I bought mine

[nhsbiker]

For the odd occasional stay down at Colchester,

I purchased a Hein Gericke 70L holdall. It is 100% waterproof and the opening of the back folds over and has clips to seal it in place. I used some of those Green link lockable monster bungees to secure in place on the back of the bike.

Sits securely on the rear of the bike with no problems on the A1 & A14 and the A134

£30 Page 246 bottom Left of the on line catalogue http://www.hein-gericke.at/0/uk_bk/

[trigg]

It always happens you buy one and then some shows you a better deal. Lol thanks NHS biker