Squad II backpack, anyone use one of these?

[Dfurgi]

So I was browsing online at gear and came across this

http://www.motostrano.com/iconsquad2.html

I think it's pretty cool and I'm interested in the fact that it's a backpack with a full chest harness. What I'm wondering is if anyone out here has one and if it's worth the money? Is the chest piece a good and comfortable thing to have or is it a nuissance?

Much appreciated

[Scout]

I would like to hear from anyone with experience, as well. Looks like a great piece of gear. Would have to go with black, though.
Bright colors...

[soulpatch]

Scout you could go up to Cycle Gear and try it on as they carry em. They look like they are a great backpack but I have done nothing more then try it on in stoe and play around with it...

[clark827]

looks great, I've got an icon high-vis vest for riding on post, really like the quality/construction. Looks like a great product.

[kat_kitten]

i have a squad pack, but it's not that version.... the thing i didn't like about mine was that there was a plastic handle on the grip on the top of the bag... it greatly interfered with turning my head (oh! and, all the little pulls for the zippers fell off within a couple of months.... that's a p!ss off)
i can't see in that pic if there is one on the new generation.

just something to look out for =)

[LAsunbird86]

Looks good, the only reason I would reccomend the Urban instead (while it doesnt have a vest) is that it has a really convenient system to carry your helmet...no worries about it getting snagged while you're off the bike

[Dfurgi]

I would like to hear from anyone with experience, as well. Looks like a great piece of gear. Would have to go with black, though.
Bright colors...

agreed

I figure I'll just have to go try them out, I was hoping someone owned one and could let me know how comfortable they are on the long rides.

Thanks for the heads up KK

[ajsnow6234]

I was at Quantico Marine Base the other day and they have a tiny little motorcycle gear section at their Exchange. With the strange mix of gear they had there, they had one of these. I tried it on, and came to the conclusion that this was just too much work and didn't hold enough for me to want. I'd just stick with my bag and a cargo net on the backseat.

[sonosam]

I only ride with a backpack when I have too much gear to fit in the tank bag. It's a strain on the back, shoulders and neck on long rides.

That said, I have looked at this bag several times and have come to the same conclusion as ajsnow. It seems to be too much work and too small to fit everything I carry. I did like that it meets all the base regs and has an id pocket (the one I looked at did anyway).

Marc

[forsaken]

i have one of these and used it all last summer for riding from virginia to nc and back every weekend. it has plenty of room for 2 days clothes, a laptop, and various other stuff. you can always put stuff in the zip out helmet pouch too. there is also a side zipper that makes the pack larger. the ipod pocket on the front vest part is worthless if you change songs. i was shocked after a trip to nc from va and back in the same day how much strain it took off my shoulders by spreading the load to my chest some too.

[*fraeon*]

clark, by AR, we should be able to wear this inplace of the vest....
Scout, i dont know the Reg's in the marine corps, so you might have to check....



I have this product on the way right now, and should be here in the next 2 days, so i'll be sure to write a review!!!!

[Jbs00]

It does look pretty cool. I hate ride with a backpack because of the strain on my back and shoulders. But then again I only use it when I can't put all I need in my tank bag.