Backpack Recommendations?? - Page 2

mrlmd1 · 05-01-2010, 09:57 AM

Check out the links I posted and see that discussion and some of the recommendations. Not endorsing them, but a lot of people use them and they seem to work well for their intended purpose.

SuziQ07 · 05-01-2010, 09:45 PM

I sincerely appreciate all your thoughts and input. Before I actually purchase a backpack I decided to try wearing my old L.L. Bean backpack and see how it feels...if it pulls me down or feels funny etc. I'm a teacher so I need some sort of bag to bring all my papers home to grade! :roll:

mole2 · 05-02-2010, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SuziQ07

I sincerely appreciate all your thoughts and input. Before I actually purchase a backpack I decided to try wearing my old L.L. Bean backpack and see how it feels...if it pulls me down or feels funny etc. I'm a teacher so I need some sort of bag to bring all my papers home to grade! :roll:

I can't vouch for other brands/models but my saddlebags unzip and you can carry them around if you want. So you get to school, unzip the bag and carry it in.

Water Warrior 2 · 05-02-2010, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mole2

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Originally Posted by SuziQ07

I sincerely appreciate all your thoughts and input. Before I actually purchase a backpack I decided to try wearing my old L.L. Bean backpack and see how it feels...if it pulls me down or feels funny etc. I'm a teacher so I need some sort of bag to bring all my papers home to grade! :roll:

I can't vouch for other brands/models but my saddlebags unzip and you can carry them around if you want. So you get to school, unzip the bag and carry it in.

There are actually a lot of bags that come off easily and have carry handles that are comfortable.

alantf · 05-02-2010, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SuziQ07

I'm a teacher so I need some sort of bag to bring all my papers home

Why? Can't you find a dumpster closer to school? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

BillInGA · 05-02-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SuziQ07

I sincerely appreciate all your thoughts and input. Before I actually purchase a backpack I decided to try wearing my old L.L. Bean backpack and see how it feels...if it pulls me down or feels funny etc. I'm a teacher so I need some sort of bag to bring all my papers home to grade! :roll:

I've been using a Cortech Sport tail bag since I bought my GZ250 4 years ago. I soon realized that the (Suzuki?) saddle bags were woefully inadequate. The tail bag bungees on securely and has little pockets for the hooks when you take in off the bike. Plenty of room for paper, work appropriate shoes, lunch, etc. I carries like a briefcase and even comes with a handy shoulder strap (I've never used it, though).

Cortech Sport Tail Bag

SuziQ07 · 05-02-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BillInGA

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Originally Posted by SuziQ07

I sincerely appreciate all your thoughts and input. Before I actually purchase a backpack I decided to try wearing my old L.L. Bean backpack and see how it feels...if it pulls me down or feels funny etc. I'm a teacher so I need some sort of bag to bring all my papers home to grade! :roll:

I've been using a Cortech Sport tail bag since I bought my GZ250 4 years ago. I soon realized that the (Suzuki?) saddle bags were woefully inadequate. The tail bag bungees on securely and has little pockets for the hooks when you take in off the bike. Plenty of room for paper, work appropriate shoes, lunch, etc. I carries like a briefcase and even comes with a handy shoulder strap (I've never used it, though).

Cortech Sport Tail Bag

Oh yeah, I saw the pictures of your bike and the Cortech bag you're using. I'm thinking that might work well for me...I bookmarked the page on the newenough website. You don't worry about the bungees coming loose? I've heard that regular old bungee cords can lose their elasticity and snap while you're riding...not sure if this is a safety concern or not? My dad saw a guy on a bike once who had a jacket tied down to the back of his bike and a sleeve came loose and got caught up in the wheel! :shocked:

Water Warrior 2 · 05-03-2010, 06:36 AM

Just buy good quality bungees and take care when strapping down a bag. Bungees are also cheap and easy to replace when they get to feeling weak and insecure. You can also get bags when tiedowns that have actual snaps or buckles. An anchor strap is on the bike and ready to have the bag attached within seconds. Nelson Rigg makes then and I am sure Cortech does too. This makes for a very safe secure and convenient system.

BillInGA · 05-03-2010, 07:57 AM

When I first bought the tail bag the bungees felt not quite tight enough for my liking. I just tied and extra stopper knot in the end of the bungee cord after it passed through the hook.

I'll post a pic later today.

mrlmd1 · 05-03-2010, 08:19 AM

Don't give up the backpack idea completely.
You will have to lock your helmet to the bike when you leave if you use a tail bag or saddlebags - you know where the D-ring lock is underneath the seat, right?
Or, more secure, if you get a full face helmet, you can lock it on with a short cable lock or a gun trigger lock like I previously posted on here.

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SuziQ07 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 83	Re: Backpack Recommendations?? I sincerely appreciate all your thoughts and input. Before I actually purchase a backpack I decided to try wearing my old L.L. Bean backpack and see how it feels...if it pulls me down or feels funny etc. I'm a teacher so I need some sort of bag to bring all my papers home to grade! :roll: __________________ ~SuziQ
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Backpack Recommendations?? Just buy good quality bungees and take care when strapping down a bag. Bungees are also cheap and easy to replace when they get to feeling weak and insecure. You can also get bags when tiedowns that have actual snaps or buckles. An anchor strap is on the bike and ready to have the bag attached within seconds. Nelson Rigg makes then and I am sure Cortech does too. This makes for a very safe secure and convenient system.
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BillInGA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 296	Re: Backpack Recommendations?? When I first bought the tail bag the bungees felt not quite tight enough for my liking. I just tied and extra stopper knot in the end of the bungee cord after it passed through the hook. I'll post a pic later today. __________________ ATGATT - All The Gear, All The Time
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05-03-2010, 08:19 AM	#20
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Backpack Recommendations?? Don't give up the backpack idea completely. You will have to lock your helmet to the bike when you leave if you use a tail bag or saddlebags - you know where the D-ring lock is underneath the seat, right? Or, more secure, if you get a full face helmet, you can lock it on with a short cable lock or a gun trigger lock like I previously posted on here.
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