Are there any good rucksacks?

RE: carrying stuff in the backpack/the effects in a crash. It's much less of an issue if you're wearing a back protector. I've come off at high speed with a rucksack on and landed on my back. The rucksack had a laptop in, but I didn't even feel it courtesy of the back protector.

Kriega make great kit, so I'd be inclined to whichever capacity rucksac of theirs suits your need, but as other has said, I'd also consider a tailpack, tankbag, etc.

I've got a Kriega R35. They're designed for bikes and are very well made. It holds a lot of gear and has many hidden pockets and pouches. The only downside is that it isn't completely waterproof in very heavy rain (I'm talking thunderstorms here). I believe that they sell a waterproof liner, but I use a plastic sack inside if the weather looks bad. Mine's a few years old now, so they might have improved since I got it.

[Stu]

THe Knox pictured above is equalled designed just for Motorcycles and is very good if the Kriega are too expensive for you.

[SoulKiss]

I am not totally anti-rucksack - I do use them if needs must.

However I REALLY like my Bagster tank-cover and the clip-on tank bags on my Z750....

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

I am not totally anti-rucksack - I do use them if needs must.

However I REALLY like my Bagster tank-cover and the clip-on tank bags on my Z750....

Why do you prefer using a tank bag? Which model do you own?

[JamesMio]

I prefer Tank Bags too - I've got an Oxford rucksack (rubbish - avoid!). I just find the tank bag is so much easier, comfier and less of a faff than using my rucksack all the time.

I might have been tempted by a Kriega if the price was just a bit more in my range though.

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by Magnum

Why do you prefer using a tank bag? Which model do you own?

I prefer the bike to take the weight rather than me for a start.

I have the standard Bagster tank cover for the Z750 and choice of 3 tank bags, 2 of which that can be zipped together to make a double-decker tank bag (tho doing this usually obscures the clocks.......)

I also have a tiny little one for putting my video-recorder in when using that on the bike.

They are the Sherpa and Tweety ones.

i have the knox 6 pack back pack and can't really fault it. the loops that stop the excess straps from flapping can be annoying to adjust but other than that its a good alternative to luggage on the bike. i took it to france with 2 days clothes etc and big chain and issues. hasn't really been rain storm tested yet so couldn't say how dry it owuld keep things but i have been caught in a slight downpour as everything was still dry.

was meant to say and had no issues not that i was carrying issues......

[SoulKiss]

Oh and if you have a large well padded tankbag it is great to help support you on long boring motorway journeys.