Knox Six Pack Ruck Sack (backpack for us Kiwis)

[imdying]

Just unpacked, so here's the initial impressions.

Delivery
Arrived promptly enough from Quasimoto, $165 inc delivery to Christchurch. More than I've paid for a backpack before, but then none of the others came with a coat hanger or storage space for a visor!

The package itself looked like an extra thick council rubbish back had mated with a roll of packing tape, no complaints there!

Brett, wouldn't hurt to slip some sales literature into the package next time too... some of us are suckers for things we can touch and feel :lol: (says the man who loves online shopping and yet still buys every motorcycle magazine available)



First impression
Bigger than I expected for a bike pack, although that should been obvious given it's range of talents. Threads on buckles etc seems thick enough to take some abuse. Reminds me of an upmarket school bag. Pullers on zips are a nice touch, but would prefer something that can't unravel, not a big deal, I'd just use rubber moulded ones if it were me making it.



Features
Helmet bag is a nice touch, like the (removable) visor pouch, it is lined with soft anti scratch type material, good good. They advertise it as a laptop bag... well, it comes with yet another removable pouch for actually putting the laptop in.

Buckle for the external retainer webbing is a good idea, much easier to trust than without imho.

Clips to hold the excess webbing against the straps, another nice touch.

Piping is reflective, another good choice.

Little pockets for Africa, in some handy places too (like off to the side on the kidney belt), you do get the feeling that sports bikers had a hand in making this :yes:


Feels like it was worth the money, should be a worthy successor to the 10 year old Lonely Treker back pack I've been using... pics to come!

Manufacturers site: www.planet-knox.com



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[Cajun]

nice one imdying i am waiting for mine,

Currently laptop bag falling apart after every day use for 3+ years

[98tls]

Nice,would make a nice wee xmas present methinks.The visor thing is a great idea.(been caught out and rode at night with a dark visor more times than i care to remember)

[imdying]

Yep, was the visor thing that sold me on it... I was sooo close to buying an Icon Mil Spec just for that feature... but it's a bright bright orange, complete with shoulder pads that are also bright orange (US serviceman must have a dayglo vest to ride their bikes thus the 'milspec'). This is great, and a nice subtle black.

First impression is that this would be excellent for a laptop bag Cajun.

[Cajun]

Yep, was the visor thing that sold me on it... I was sooo close to buying an Icon Mil Spec just for that feature... but it's a bright bright orange, complete with shoulder pads that are also bright orange (US serviceman must have a dayglo vest to ride their bikes thus the 'milspec'). This is great, and a nice subtle black.

First impression is that this would be excellent for a laptop bag Cajun.
cheers mate.

[Quasievil]

cheers mate.Yours is in me car mate, just havent got to TGA as planned this week, I can courier it if you like, looks like tuesday at the earliest before I get over there now
pm me with what you would like

[gijoe1313]

Well, yesterday was a good excuse for a ride to pick up my KNOX bag from Quasi, Daisy enjoyed the pootle and it was a sedate and pleasant ride. I figured the cost of the courier should be used as petrol money for the ride! :msn-wink:

Turned up as they were sorting out the Katoom from the Taupo trackday, got into the usual chinwag about bikes and other related issues. Damn good to have the time of day to chat and have me turn up to pick up the bag!

Eventually we got around to the bag itself, went over the features and oohed and ahhed over it - even got some piccies taken whilst wearing it so Quasi could have it as a reference. Even gave him some feedback on the glubs I purchased from him oh so long ago.

Well, everything has been mentioned before, so I will just give my observations with riding with it on! I had some gear stashed in it to give it some weight and it is damn comfortable, just have to make sure you cinch up the chest clip tightly otherwise it will flap around and thwack on your chest (it can get irritating).

Apart from that, it's just really comfy and you never notice it's there - mind you with more weight maybe you would! :yes:

Now, time to give it a real road test soon ... a few thousand kays on the trot should do it! :whistle: :innocent:

[imdying]

Still loving it. Only had thing is the cover that goes around the main zip. Not a good design, doesn't quite work as intended... but I'm hoping it's because it's still new and the fabric stiff. I think it'll come right, I'd definitely still buy one though, it's a minor thing all told.

[Quasievil]

here are a couple of pics of GIjoe wearing his one, nothin in the bag but it will give you all an idea

[imdying]

Still using it, still loving it. Main opening zip design is still retarded, and the clip/buckle for round me belly is quite hard to clip up. Won't work loose or anything inconvenient like that, it's just quite hard to work.

Other than that, quality is good, no stitching letting go, nothing has broken, and is quite comfy to ride with :yes:

[imdying]

Final update... still the shit... buckle is slowly getting the learn, as is the zip shield... the fabric is getting a memory.

You'd be hard pressed to kill it, its pretty well made (I treat mine like any other backpack, no royal treatment).

Comfy to ride in too :yes:

[imdying]

Ok, one more update...


Zip shield - still a little teeny tiny bit funny, but well worn in by now - sorted
Piece of shite buckle - broken (well, it broke, but still works, go figure)

Still haven't killed it, still wear it every day, always loaded with crap. Pressed to find a bad point, apart from the obvious waist buckle, some of the liner is of average quality (on an above average product mind).... BUT, it hasn't worn through or died, and it gets a lot of use... that is only being very picky.


9 months in, would I buy this again: :yes:
Would I buy a Knox product again: :yes:
Buy from Quasimoto again: :yes:

[sil3nt]

Was tempted to get one of these but the price put me off. Was the $165 in the original post a typo or just one hell of a special?

Ended up with a tankbag that doubles as a backpack anyway just doesn't have the capacity or helmet carrying ability of this! :(

[imdying]

Intro special iirc... I'd pay up to $200 for this pack, it ticks all the boxes. Much more than that I'd have another look about, but I've yet to see anthing comparable, so much so that I would've produced my own if I hadn't have seen this.

/edit: Check out the Kriega range, not cheap though.

[imdying]

Still cannot be killed. Although the fabric that goes around the pull cord has worn enough to start getting trapped in the main zipper. This still gets dragged everywhere every single day. Top piece of kit.

[Quasievil]

Still cannot be killed. Although the fabric that goes around the pull cord has worn enough to start getting trapped in the main zipper. This still gets dragged everywhere every single day. Top piece of kit.

There is a new model now to fyi

[imdying]

Do tell... pimp your wares :yes:

[Quasievil]

Do tell... pimp your wares :yes:

Can I give you the lnk to Knox site as its a cool link, I havent put it up on my site as yet.

http://www.knox-armour.co.uk/product.html?product=kpack

[avgas]

What are we looking at for the new one. Didn't like the old one personally.

[Quasievil]

What are we looking at for the new one. Didn't like the old one personally.

Hi $225 mate including delivery, I havent got them in yet tho not sure I will but I can add one to the weekly order if you like, takes about 5 days to get them here.
cheers

[imdying]

That'd be a good backup... mine is often stuff full, but a smaller one would be nice when I'm out and about on the weekends.

[Quasievil]

If I can get a few more the price will be down to $195 each.:yes:

[gijoe1313]

Looking very swish! I still like the one I got off you - this may be the time to get an upgrade! :innocent:

[Scoobydoo]

Hi $225 mate including delivery, I havent got them in yet tho not sure I will but I can add one to the weekly order if you like, takes about 5 days to get them here.
cheers

Or you can just buy it direct from the UK website and pay about NZ 110 :yes:

[imdying]

Or you can just buy it direct from the UK website and pay about NZ 110 :yes:No you can't.

It's GBP49.99 + Freight of GBP52 which is GBP101.99 which is currently NZD200.

[Scoobydoo]

No you can't.

It's GBP49.99 + Freight of GBP52 which is GBP101.99 which is currently NZD200.

What a ripoff, ive just bought 2 pairs of shoes from the uk and was charged 10GBP to have them sent to NZ.

[imdying]

What a ripoff, ive just bought 2 pairs of shoes from the uk and was charged 10GBP to have them sent to NZ.It's not by accident, they don't want to sell to you, they want their local dealers to sell to you.

[Quasievil]

I will do $195 if I can get a few orders.
I have one from Avgas, Imdying, GI Joe you want one ?



Have to Direct credit or Paypal it ok

chur


Scooby Doo, we price KNOX in respects of the international pricing, we DONT make much margin on these fyi.

[imdying]

I don't need another back pack, but the Six Pack is fucking excellent, so if you need another body to make the deal happen, I'll take one.

Seriously people, I have given this poor thing death nearly every single day... it's been overseas, been ridden on down grassy hills, wet, snowed on, and yet it still soldiers on.

[Smifffy]

Stupid question time:

Do these have some kind of armour/padding in them?

[Spuds1234]

Need a new bag for uni that will see a lot of use on the push bike and motorbike. How many text books will something like this comfortably fit inside?

[imdying]

Padding, on the back.

Text books... probably all of them. You'd get maybe 6 large ones in there?

[gijoe1313]

I will do $195 if I can get a few orders.
I have one from Avgas, Imdying, GI Joe you want one ?



Have to Direct credit or Paypal it ok

chur


Scooby Doo, we price KNOX in respects of the international pricing, we DONT make much margin on these fyi.

Yep, put me down for one ... for $195 its another bargain chez Quasi!

[avgas]

Done and paid. So excited :)

[imdying]

We're off already?! PM some payment details Quasiiiiiii

[avgas]

We're off already?! PM some payment details Quasiiiiiii
Have forwarded you bank details.....Quasi is on holiday right now

[imdying]

Have forwarded you bank details.....Quasi is on holiday right now

Chur chur :D

[Spuds1234]

Padding, on the back.

Text books... probably all of them. You'd get maybe 6 large ones in there?

Shit how compact is the bag when its not all being used?


I will do $195 if I can get a few orders.

Sign me up for one.

Pm me the bank account details etc

[avgas]

Sign me up for one.

Pm me the bank account details etc
Will forward you the PM he sent me

[gijoe1313]

Will forward you the PM he sent me

Ditto for me too please!

[avgas]

Ditto for me too please!
Done

Quasi where is my commission aye ;)

[Spuds1234]

Will forward you the PM he sent me

Thanks for that.

Quasi, I will sort out the moola later on tonight.

Cheers

[Spuds1234]

Quasievil, I tried to PM you regarding payment but your inbox is full. If possible could you let me know when you've cleared a few messages so I can send a message to you.

Cheers.

[Quasievil]

Hi guys sorry for the delay I was up in far north Queensland at a conference for the week, no holiday tho sadly, I did get one day in diving the barrier reef tho which was awesome............apart from my mates getting sharks close to the boat so when I came up there was a shark party with me in the middle lol

Thanks for the order Avgas and I received the payment.

For you other chaps I will pm you the account details now, I will get the order sent all at once to save the freight ok.

thanks

[Quasievil]

KNOX K packs all sent on the courier today fellas, I can tell you they are AWESOME !!

[ckai]

KNOX K packs all sent on the courier today fellas, I can tell you they are AWESOME !!

Q Man, you kept one for yourself? I wouldn't mind having a sqweeze at one in the flesh to see what they're like. Of course, I have to pull some time out of my ass first but ya never know, the moons may align.

[gijoe1313]

I'll be doing the usual thing and riding down to collect in person! :innocent:

[imdying]

Bit far for me during the week, just send it down when you're ready :laugh:

[Quasievil]

Bit far for me during the week, just send it down when you're ready :laugh:


Left yesterday bro

[Quasievil]

Q Man, you kept one for yourself? I wouldn't mind having a sqweeze at one in the flesh to see what they're like. Of course, I have to pull some time out of my ass first but ya never know, the moons may align.

Hi No I didnt get one but Im getting one Now!!
they are unreal

[imdying]

Fark, service++ :D

Importing ain't the be all end all... 3 days for an ECU from the UK, 11 days in customs ahahahahahahah :laugh:

Actually, I think I ordered that before this back pack!

[Quasievil]

Fark, service++ :D

Importing ain't the be all end all... 3 days for an ECU from the UK, 11 days in customs ahahahahahahah :laugh:

Actually, I think I ordered that before this back pack!

Wow 14 days for the ECU !!
We got these in from KNOX in the UK, we pay for the freight service tho but happy to so you get your stuff quicker.

[avgas]

Cheers for the pack quasi. Some cool features in it.
I especially like the generously sized schlong warmer.
but seriously what is that big black thing in the bottom for? I know it has a practical use.........but nothing on my bike looks like a foot long, curved.....
it has a lovely felt finish on the inside. So may be it is a schlong warmer. :laugh:

[avgas]

Nope... wait..... figured it out. But now my visor is all sticky.

[imdying]

Same as the one in the ruck sack :laugh:

[avgas]

Same as the one in the ruck sack :laugh:
That doesn't sound anywhere near as comfortable as my experience.
Is that like roshambo?

[Spuds1234]

After getting the pack yesterday and having a good look at it this morning, I must say it is a well built, fine piece of kit and anyone who buys one will not be disappointed with the quality.

My only complaint is that they certainly dont make it for skinny people. The arm straps on it are sadly lacking in the adjustability department. They really need to do away with the closed looped strap system they have and switch to a normal open system that is adjustable on the fly like most bags are so I can quickly and easily adjust the straps depending on whether or not I'm wearing my motorbike jacket.

Aside from that one complaint which should be easily fixed with a wee bit of careful cutting its a great pack and I would recommend it to anyone.

[imdying]

Mine arrived this morning.

First impressions... bigger than I expected, comparable to the Six Pack Ruck Sack. Little change purse thingy on the LH strap gone... shame, I keep my ear plugs there. Side pouch zip goes up instead of down to close. Quality is good, if it wears like the last one then it appears I'll be buried with two back packs.

Review to come :yes:

[imdying]

My only complaint is that they certainly dont make it for skinny people....whether or not I'm wearing my motorbike jacket.That's the key... really designed for wearing over your leather jacket than casually. Worth noting if you're planning to do half n half.

[akkadian]

So will everyone be selling their old ones for cheap now the new one has arrived ;)

[imdying]

Too good for that, it's worthy of wearing till it falls apart.

[imdying]

The K Pack is pretty good, but not without its fault. The primary fault is the stress put on the main zipped by the weight of the contents of front compartment dragging it down when it's half unzipped. It's relatively minor, but it will definitely damage the main zip eventually resulting in replacement being required. The removable bum bag made no sense at all to me till I rode in a one piece suit... obvious really :rolleyes:

[Spuds1234]

The K Pack is pretty good, but not without its fault. The primary fault is the stress put on the main zipped by the weight of the contents of front compartment dragging it down when it's half unzipped. It's relatively minor, but it will definitely damage the main zip eventually resulting in replacement being required. The removable bum bag made no sense at all to me till I rode in a one piece suit... obvious really :rolleyes:

That wont be what breaks it as I found out today. I've been wary of this problem since a week after I started using it. I've never had the front pocket clipped on unless I was carrying a helmet with it (did it once). The weak point that will break first is the stitching holding the bottom of the shoulder straps to the waist strap. The left strap on mine broke today and the right one isn't far of being fucked either.

Dont put anything A4 sized that is even remotely sharp edged in the pocket down the back (inside the bag), the nylon pocket tears very easily. Paper would probably be fine, but the minute you cover your paper in a plastic manilla folder, it will cut through the nylon pretty quickly.

The inner pocket breaking doesn't bother me though, its the shoulder strap that pisses me off, no matter how its fixed it will only happen again as this is a major stress point. Its nothing that cant be fixed easily enough (for the time being) but its a pain in the arse and it will only break again.

The bag is really only suitable for carrying a small amounts of weight, anything more than a jersey/jacket and some lunch on a day ride and it just falls apart. If your like me and want to do some serious carrying (groceries here and there - Nothing heavy mind you, just bread and milk) and your not likely to use the extras the bag comes with (visor holder, dayglo cover, helmet holder) then skip this bag. You'll be better suited buying a decent hiking/tramping day pack for a third of the cost (when isn't Kathmandu having a sale?) It will last longer before it falls a part (my last day pack lasted 5 years of near constant abuse, this one lasted 10 months).

Skip this bag. Its not worth the premium you will pay for it.

[imdying]

I agree, the Six Pack is definitely the choice for carrying a heavier load.

My straps are ok, the left hand one is coming away a little though as you say. I have used it basically every day since I got it, on the bike or not, FWIW.

I tend to agree on the value for money, and given there are so many motorcycle specific backpacks these days, I'll probably try another soon enough. Possibly a Kriega.

[avgas]

I just used mine (6pack) as my carry on for the following:

AKL -> SYD -> LAX -> JFK -> LAX -> MEL -> AKL

and it seemed to last pretty good. No damage as of yet.
Having the fluro waterproof thing in the bottom was handy as I could give it a good boot to shove it under the seat in front of me without fear of damaging the inside goodies.

Likewise the design is perfect for air travel without the bumbag or helmet things clipped on as it feets under the seat in front of you (in cramped Delta economy class) like a bullet into a barrel.

So far it has lasted twice the distance of my Katmandu, but not as long as my Wenger/Victornox/whateveryoucallit.....yet.