Interesting backpacks, advice needed!

[pembo]

I know.... I've done the search and seen everything about the backpack debate but I generally find I need to carry one with light objects in it (most often swimming/football kit) to do what I need to do when I get to places.

So... I've decided to get a decent backpack for on the bike, I'd preferably like it to be a little different to the norm and able to carry the above mentioned kit.

I've had a look at the Kreiga bags and understand that as everyone seems to use them they must be pretty good but I like things that are a bit strange and they are just a little too normal. So what are the general opinions/experiences of the following and are there any others that you think I might like:

http://www.laptopstuff.co.uk/p/Boblbee_Meglaopolis...

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/c...

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/c...

I quite like the suposed protective side of the Megaopolis and the look being very different but I was wondering if the shape would restrict it's football kit carrying capacity.

So I open the floor to the impending abuse and the occasional bit if handy advice

[Monochrome]

Get a kriega and live with the unexceptional mediocrity that you now bathe in.

[theturbs]

OP - I can't see that the backpacks which are second and third on your list are particularly distinctive in any way; IMHO a Kriega backpack is not only more distinctive than those, but also is likely to be of better quality.

As for the rucksack at the top of your list, "distinctive" is one way of describing it

HTH

[2seas]

get a kreiga.

wear some pink leathers as your differential.

[Fubles]

go to a camping shop and buy a small day sack. as long as it's got a decent waist and chest strap you should be fine.

I have a quechua which has a section for a camelback pouch, a couple of external pockets and clip on bits, and compression straps to hold everything together. Cost me about £35


http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/forclaz-30-air-32307...

this one in fact, but in blue

[Ruttager]

If you have an off with one of of those weird plastic looking bags on your back there is a very high chance of screwing up your back.

[Stone Cold]

I have done thousands or miles wet and dry with my Kriega it is immense and it makes no sense to get anything else (granted they are not cheap). I dont understand why would you want somehting inferior just to be different, I can understand it with an actual bike but a rucksack

[tight5]

not 'different' but a good back pack -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Knox-Sixpack-/250729334152?p...

[CptMidway]

FWIW, I love my Kriega R25.

[newberry]

Hi, bought a meglaopolis about 2 years ago for a trip to France on the bike and it was very good but not the biggest although mine had a small bag fitted in the indent at the bottom(about the size of a washbag). It rained most of the time but the contents of the bag stayed dry. Only used it once it's Matt black. You can make me an offer if you want.

Edited by newberry on Wednesday 23 February 20:23

[Graemsay]

Ruttager said:

If you have an off with one of of those weird plastic looking bags on your back there is a very high chance of screwing up your back.

The plastic pack is a Boblbee Megalopolis and is CE rated as a Level 2 back protector, which is the same as the top-end Forcefield, Knox and Dainese ones. It would almost certainly be safer to crash in it than a typical rucksack.

Note that the very cool, and expensive, carbon and aluminium models aren't back protectors, and Boblbee don't advise wearing them in an accident.

As for carting football kit around, there are a range of side, lumbar and other pockets that bolt onto the packs to increase carrying capacity. They are a decent size, and the plastic shell hinges outwards to allow the pack to expand.

I don't own one, but I do like them a lot.

[jackthelad1984]

oakley do some good bags, not cheap mind, i have one, cant remember the model but can hold alot and has loads of features, straps hold it safe and secure even when empty or holding very little

[B1G GK]

Stone Cold said:

I have done thousands or miles wet and dry with my Kriega it is immense and it makes no sense to get anything else (granted they are not cheap). I dont understand why would you want somehting inferior just to be different, I can understand it with an actual bike but a rucksack

Not cheap, but a 10 year guarantee makes it very cheap.

[pembo]

Ha, I knew I'd be in for some abuse.

I'm not sure if pink leathers might be going a little far though.

I know the temptation is there to go for a kreiga but I thought I'd take a look at the alternatives because they seem to always be the default answer then something grabbed me about the Boblbee designs.

It might be a case of getting one and seeing if I need any add-ons to fit everything in but it would be better if there was somewhere I could go to look at them really.

Newberry YHM

[newberry]

Edited by newberry on Thursday 24th February 14:27

[toxgobbler]

CptMidway said:

FWIW, I love my Kriega R25.

+1 It's awesome, the compression straps are also handy to compress a load (such as a football or gym kit) and reduce the overall size profile, with the chest straps as well and the fact that the weight is carried much lower down your back it feels safe and secure, the Kriega really is the mutts.