Wearing a pack whilst riding

[AJAX]

i travel to uni everday with my pack on with about 7kg in it and there is no prob with it. nothing moves at all

[Aaron717]

I commute on my bike so need the pack to chuck the laptop and some lunch in.. got chest and waist straps on it though so never had a problem... wouldn't like to come off with it on though boss would kick my a$$

but when i go for real rides i dont use it as it would be pretty annoying...

Az

[XP@]

I quite often wear a pack for commuting (targus laptop backpack). Always make sure the waist belt is done up, hopefully this will keep it close enough to my body to stop it snagging in a fall.

If it did snag in a fall then basically good bye arm... who knows. If it dosent snag then maybe the laptop & wet gear will take some of the impact. depends if the lady luck is on your side (or back).

If you are wanting to carry stuff to use for a ride then nothing beats a tank bag.

[Squiggles]

i commute everyday with my schoolbag on, nice nike stype with lots of padding, keeps my back from getting sore :P but i prefer using my tank bag when i can, is even better than the schoolbag

[parsley]

Oxford do a standard bag for $92.00 inc. or an expanding bag for $118.00 inc.

Unfortunately when I'm commuting to work it's ever so slightly too small to get my laptop in, so I use a backpack with a special "laptop slot" so it lies flat against my back. Pretty comfortable to wear and I think it would be safe in an accident because it's flat on. Might even protect me if I go somersaulting again... :spudflip:

[Brett]

My bro bought me a really wicked bag for my b/day, and it fits so nicely that it doesn't even feel like i am wearing it, even with a lot of weight in it. Well padded with a string back so that nothing pokes me in the back. I reckon that if I am in a crash, a bag on my back is the least of my worries! there are so many other things to whack your self on...impale yourself on!