back packs

just wondering if anyone knew whee the best place to get a back pack from ?

any suggestions welcome

depends upon what type of backpack you're after!

I have an Axio from PMR here
very good bag - so good that I also use one of their tank bags!

I bought one from Big W - it's quite good. I use it occassionally when commuting but on long rides I find it can make my shoulders/back sore if there's too much weight in it.

Ewok1958 wrote:I bought one from Big W - it's quite good. I use it occassionally when commuting but on long rides I find it can make my shoulders/back sore if there's too much weight in it.

+1 me to haha $40. I'm not paying $265 for a bag

I never quite understood the backpack thing .I thought that was why Ventura was invented .

Picked up a second hand motodry backpack off ebay for $40

gus wrote:I never quite understood the backpack thing .I thought that was why Ventura was invented .

Fair point Gus - I only use it now if I'm commuting on the wife's VL250, it doesn't have a rack.

hehe cool thanks guys for the suggestions much apreciated

Ewok1958 wrote:

gus wrote:I never quite understood the backpack thing .I thought that was why Ventura was invented .

Fair point Gus - I only use it now if I'm commuting on the wife's VL250, it doesn't have a rack.

Better not tell the wife she doesn't have a rack

I use an Andy Strapz shoulder bag for commuting and one of 2 seat bags for touring. Hate the look ov Ventura type frames on bikes unless actually loaded up.

scopebud wrote:just wondering if anyone knew whee the best place to get a back pack from ?

any suggestions welcome

I found backpacks so uncomfortable after as little as 30 minutes riding. I ended up getting a Motodry tank bag for $150. Totally modular with two compartments even has shoulder straps for carrying whey you reach your destination. It can be separated into a smaller bag with just one compartment. It even came with bungy straps so the bag can be attached as a tail bag. This is one of the best purchases i made. Managed a who week riding to Melbourne and back with just this pack and a 39l givi topbox.

http://www.motonational.com.au/product_details.php?pid=1095

Im consindering getting one of these for my commute to work and days trips

http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=11&products_id=35

http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=38_52&products_id=250

The Bag has its own bracket for easy on easy off and the bag doesnt touch the paint.

The larger bags are expensive but for the quality and reviews i have read about them are probably worth it.

thanks guys you all have given me something to think about that's for sure