Hardshell backpacks

[Samuraiace]

Looking into picking up a hardshell backpack. I've heard both that they can help or wreck you in a crash??? Anyone running one, Suggestions?

I'm thinking either a Boblbee Megalopolis, or a Ogio No Drag from their mach series. Maybe a hydration pack.

[djdaredevil]

I could see them hurting you in a crash because of the shape they are
if you landed on your back the pack could make your back flex in bad
ways. Why not just get saddle bags?

[hardlydangerous]

the Ogio no drag are nice.
im looking for another one as well

[Samuraiace]

I've never been a big fan of saddlebags. If I found a good looking saddlebag I guess I'd be interested. I like the fact that with a backpack I can take it with me off the bike if I need to.

[djdaredevil]

I just bought these from Walmart for $50

http://www.coleman.com/product/motorcycle-saddle-bag/2000008100#.UByqwaOMjxt

I was a backpack person to until this summer with the heat wave we have
had I couldnt use one because it blocks the vents on my jacket.

Just my thoughts not trying to change your mind.

[Samuraiace]

Do you have a set of those on a Kat?

[djdaredevil]

Do you have a set of those on a Kat?

I have a set in the closet for my Kat but there is another
person on here that has them and used them he has some
pics if you read through the thread a little

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=124971&highlight=walmart+saddlebags

[Surviverguy]

Looking into picking up a hardshell backpack. I've heard both that they can help or wreck you in a crash??? Anyone running one, Suggestions?

I'm thinking either a Boblbee Megalopolis, or a Ogio No Drag from their mach series. Maybe a hydration pack.

A soft nap sack would be ok- a hard back pack- not for me, no way. To each his own.

[Samuraiace]

I have a set in the closet for my Kat but there is another
person on here that has them and used them he has some
pics if you read through the thread a little
http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.p...art+saddlebags

I like the look of those. I found a couple sets that Nelson Riggs makes, Only problem is there wicked expensive. That's one reason I figured grab a backpack I can have a dual purpose for one buy.

[il_ragazzo]

on short trips back pack are alright... but on the long hauls saddle bags reduce the fatigue of having all that weight on your back.

[djdaredevil]

I like the look of those. I found a couple sets that Nelson Riggs makes, Only problem is there wicked expensive. That's one reason I figured grab a backpack I can have a dual purpose for one buy.

Im not saying dont grab a backpack I have a nice
Ogio soft back pack to It just doesnt hold the stuff
that the saddlebags can. For the price of the bags you can
still get a nice soft back pack and have both

[Samuraiace]

True, I can do that.
I'll be doing a bunch of longer trips and I will need the space ... I wonder what else there is for saddle bags? ( I believe some more searching is in order) Those hardshells look really cool though.

[djdaredevil]

True, I can do that.
I'll be doing a bunch of longer trips and I will need the space ... I wonder what else there is for saddle bags? ( I believe some more searching is in order) Those hardshells look really cool though.

They do look really cool but they have a hefty price tag
There are a good amount of saddle bags out there check ebay
for sport saddle bags or read through that walmart saddle bags thread
I think a couple others mentioned which ones they use

[Katana91_750]

I just got the ogio Mach 5 and love it. The form of the pack reduces back draft making it so my bell helmit doesn't lift at speeds around 65-80. Also, the Mach 5 expands about 5" so there is enough room for about 2 days worth of clothes, a pair of shoes, a laptop, & hydro unit. I don't go on really long trips so this is bag was perfect for me

[Samuraiace]

Katana91_750 how are the straps and padding on those I havn't seen any upclose.
And whats your definition on 2 days of clothes? (trying to get an idea of max capacity)