Wot back-pack?

[imdying]

I have a Knox Six Pack Rucksack like Quasi has posted. I'm pretty hard on it, I use it every day, even if I'm not on the bike. I've had it totally stuffed to the limits, used the helmet holder, and generally treated it like shit. It's still basically mint; it was worth the money.

Still treating it like a whore, still taking it all like you'd hope.

I'll give a Kriega a go if I ever manage to kill this, they (long term) review really well.

[FJRider]

I've used a Ventura pack-rack for a number of years ... putting it forward of the rack frame helped with weight placement issues. But it really wasn't an issue on my FJ. I had more problems with wind catching it ...

I have a tank bag, plus two Givi (36 litre)panniers and top box fitted now. If it cant fit on the bike now ... I dont need it ...

[sinned]

I've used a Ventura pack-rack for a number of years ... putting it forward of the rack frame helped with weight placement issues. But it really wasn't an issue on my FJ. I had more problems with wind catching it ...

I have a tank bag, plus two Givi (36 litre)panniers and top box fitted now. If it cant fit on the bike now ... I dont need it ...

I also have a ventura frame with Rjays bag and find strong wind (a bit of that in lower nth island) pushes the bike around with bag on frame. This is only a problem on the faster long distance rides. I will still use the frame and Rjays bag for touring with the back pack filling the gap for day rides when wet weather gear etc needs to be carried.

[sinned]

Ordered the Kriega R30 backpack online Sunday, dispatched from Australia Monday and delivered to me Friday. Very nice and the strap system seems to work well with no weight on shoulders.

After contemplating the backpack options I have gone for broke and ordered a hideously expensive Kriega R30 rucksack. It is only 3 to 4 times the price of a general purpose backpack. However, general purpose backpacks don't work well for me on the bike.

The Kriega stuff has received excellent reviews and user comments.