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Hard Shell Backpacks
Anyone here ever rocked a hard shell backpack? Was just wondering what you thought about them. Pros, Cons lets hear it.
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I almost bought an axio like this one, tons of space, weather proof and looks cool as hell. Then I read an article in either Bike or T.W.O. magazine about how hardpack backpacks and even soft packs filled with solid objects will seriously F you up in a crash. Talked about multiple incidences of people spines basically being wrapped around the backpack or snapped because of it. 
I still take a backpack to work and class with clothes and books though. What can I say, I'm dumb.
I still take a backpack to work and class with clothes and books though. What can I say, I'm dumb.
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Anyone here ever rocked a hard shell backpack? Was just wondering what you thought about them. Pros, Cons lets hear it.
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I still take a backpack to work and class with clothes and books though. What can I say, I'm dumb.
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I do too for class or anytyme I have stuff I got to have with me, ie laptop
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Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead. ~Mac McCleary
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Ya you have to on a sportbike unless you want to get the magnetic tank bags I guess. My pack is a courier type thing, only one strap which strings arcross you. It starts to fly right above me when I crouch and increase the speed. Feels and probably looks pretty crazy.
Sportbike Junkie
Join Date: Apr 2006
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I ask because I am going to be getting an Acer 9810 and its very large and I noticed a lot of the hard shell backpacks are big enough for them. Plus I think they look pretty slick and once I get another bike I think it would look nice.
Sportbike Junkie
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Flagstaff, Az
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I haven't used one or seen one around here for quite some time. I could imagine them screwing up your back in a crash though. Might want to keep that in mind when picking one out.
When I ride to work I take a kind of big backpack (it's really normal size but it feels big when it's flapping in the wind) because it fits my work shoes and clothes. Though, when I just go riding around I try to take my camelback which is pretty small and fits my wallet and a sweater in case it gets chilly (I wear a mesh jacket).
When I ride to work I take a kind of big backpack (it's really normal size but it feels big when it's flapping in the wind) because it fits my work shoes and clothes. Though, when I just go riding around I try to take my camelback which is pretty small and fits my wallet and a sweater in case it gets chilly (I wear a mesh jacket).
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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I used the boblbee for a while. It was comfortable as hell even with alot of weight in it, you couldnt even tell there was alot of weight in it. They've got laptop compartments and everything. Kinda pricey but with the lumbar back support and all that, I would say it was money well spent if you plan on using it.
They even have "back protector" models that are tested by TUV Rheinland against toughest norms available for Back Protectors and passed
http://www.boblbee.com/
They even have "back protector" models that are tested by TUV Rheinland against toughest norms available for Back Protectors and passed
http://www.boblbee.com/
Privateer
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Papillion, NE
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http://www.timbuk2.com
I have two of their bags (older versions of the Classic). They last forever, are very convenient to use, and hold endless amounts of stuff.
I have two of their bags (older versions of the Classic). They last forever, are very convenient to use, and hold endless amounts of stuff.
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Ya you have to on a sportbike unless you want to get the magnetic tank bags I guess. My pack is a courier type thing, only one strap which strings arcross you. It starts to fly right above me when I crouch and increase the speed. Feels and probably looks pretty crazy.
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Knee Dragger
Join Date: May 2007
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I almost bought an axio like this one, tons of space, weather proof and looks cool as hell. Then I read an article in either Bike or T.W.O. magazine about how hardpack backpacks and even soft packs filled with solid objects will seriously F you up in a crash. Talked about multiple incidences of people spines basically being wrapped around the backpack or snapped because of it.
I still take a backpack to work and class with clothes and books though. What can I say, I'm dumb.
I still take a backpack to work and class with clothes and books though. What can I say, I'm dumb.
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Canada eh?
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I've been also looking for a backpack, need it for my macbook and books for university.
I have found Ogio backpacks and the axio ones.
I really like the axio hardshell but they look kind of bulky and awkward to let stand on the ground.
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/...track-day-pack looks freaking nice!
I have found Ogio backpacks and the axio ones.
I really like the axio hardshell but they look kind of bulky and awkward to let stand on the ground.
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/...track-day-pack looks freaking nice!
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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I've been also looking for a backpack, need it for my macbook and books for university.
I have found Ogio backpacks and the axio ones.
I really like the axio hardshell but they look kind of bulky and awkward to let stand on the ground.
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/...track-day-pack looks freaking nice!
I have found Ogio backpacks and the axio ones.
I really like the axio hardshell but they look kind of bulky and awkward to let stand on the ground.
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/...track-day-pack looks freaking nice!
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Tank bag! All the way. More comfort for you on the bike as well as you can rest your arms on it. And no worry of injury.
They even make tank covers that have clips for tank bags as a alternative to magnetic. Oh and I have put my laptop in my tank bag before on the rocket. It works fine and won't fly off over 100mph or while racing a buddy on the airport's clover leafs!
They even make tank covers that have clips for tank bags as a alternative to magnetic. Oh and I have put my laptop in my tank bag before on the rocket. It works fine and won't fly off over 100mph or while racing a buddy on the airport's clover leafs!
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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I have been considering picking up the urban tank bag from Icon. I read some reviews on it from different sites and it had alot of positive feedback. Connects to the tank with magnets.
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Luggage locker makes tank bags that mount to your gas cap, and there are various ones. There is one for a laptop specifically, too. They have pictures on their website of the baseplate of their tank bags holding a cinderblock. I'd look into it www.luggagelocker.com
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Luggage locker makes tank bags that mount to your gas cap, and there are various ones. There is one for a laptop specifically, too. They have pictures on their website of the baseplate of their tank bags holding a cinderblock. I'd look into it www.luggagelocker.com
Sportbike Junkie
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Problem is the laptop I am getting is to big for a tank bag, plus I want something that I can carry around.
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