Are there any good rucksacks?

Originally Posted by Corf

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.

I've got a Knox Six Pack. Got it at Christmas. I use my bike and bag daily and can't fault it. There far less expensive then the Kriega ones too. The Kriega might be better haven't seen them, suppose it depends on your budget.

Bunks

Load the bike, not the rider!

Originally Posted by cartwrim

Kriega R25, job done

+1
love it... never let me down.

Originally Posted by cartwrim

Whilst I appreciate people's concerns about landing on a backpack and what may be in it, I think unless you carry a selection of knives in your bag it's probably a minor concern

Tell that to my sister's Brother in Law, who fell off an RG125 on his 17th birthday and is now wheelchar bound for life. His back was broken by a can of coke and he's paralysed from the chest down.

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by Lozzo

Tell that to my sister's Brother in Law, who fell off an RG125 on his 17th birthday and is now wheelchar bound for life. His back was broken by a can of coke and he's paralysed from the chest down.

And I dont think a back Protector would have helped much either.....

I have a Knox Aeropack and a Kriega R35.

The Knox I use for day to day use, the Kriega when I'm going further because it holds more and is far more comfy to wear and more versatile. I never wear either without a back protector as well.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

And I dont think a back Protector would have helped much either.....

Quite probably not

I don't carry anything potentially harmful in my rucksacks, mainly clothing etc

Originally Posted by Lozzo

Tell that to my sister's Brother in Law, who fell off an RG125 on his 17th birthday and is now wheelchar bound for life. His back was broken by a can of coke and he's paralysed from the chest down.

Oh 'eck that's awful

got a Kriega R35 for xmas top quality

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

What about a tankbag? Magnetically sticks to the fuel tank, they come in different sizes depending on how much you want to pack in them.

YC has a Knox backpack but he doesn't tend to put much in it, don't think it's a good idea to have too much on your back should you come off, but I believe there are a few threads on that matter.



Someone more helpful will be along soon am sure

I've been using that ^^ KNOX backback for a couple of years now and can't fault it. (There's a review in Dec 31 issue of MCN if you have it).

I'd highly recommend their stuff. They're designed to keep the weight off your back to reduce back ache and it works well. Plenty of storage as well.

I've just had this delivered today to replace mine. Newer version and comes with laptop puch and visor bag, as well as the masses of storage that are present in the bag above.

I'd recommend Knox, but that's because I've not tried any of the Kreiga stuff, although it's highly rated.