Tank bag or backpack?
 

Which do you prefer and why? I don't have a tankbag so by default and because I have plenty of them I use a backpack.

On the ninja I used a tank bag that was given to me by the chick I bought the Ninja from.

When I had my Honda the tank bag was forbidden after a tiny piece of metal stuck to the magnets then scratched my tank. :mad: So backpack on that one.

On a long ride if I had lots of stuff I would bungie cord the back pack to the rear seat so it wouldn't hurt my back.

I have both and use them for different purposes. If I have a lot of stuff to carry I use my backpack (although I'm not a huge fan). And if i just have a few things I use the tank bag. I'm paranoid about scratching the tank though.

Tank bag only.
Just check the bottom for rocks/sand before putting it on, and there should be no scratches.

Yeah where were you 3 years ago to tell me this then?! :lol:

Tank bag, especially if it is a longer trip. After riding 3 hours with a backpack on, you will understand.

tank bag, no question, it's much nicer than backpacks

if you are worried about scratches, get a strap bag


Now the best way of storage overall is a rear hard case. Make Fatburg proud!

Trunks FTMFW!!!!!!!

Backpack or bungee or borrow space from my friend's panniers. I don't really have room for a tank bag on the dualie and before with the SV, I was pretty much splayed out across the tank so having a tankbag was kind of cumbersome.

I use a tankbag and lay on it on the highway. Saves my wrists. Backpack hurts my back after an hour or so on a raked sportbike.

Tank bag, if I need more room, I have a tail bag. I used to use a book bag, but I always bungeed it to the tail.

Both.

Tail bag.

backpack.

only 'cause that's all i know, and trips to work are only about 30 or so miles round trip.

haven't been on any trips long enough to require any lugage.

depends on what i'm taking and how long... short trip... with lots of stops... and valuables... it'll be the backpack every time...

long trip... few stops... or shit I don't care too much about... tank bag...

but as I don't have a tank bag that'll work on the DRZ yet... BACK PACK! :lol:

Tank bag because it is easier to get on and off. Although I don't like it if we are going for a spirited ride because it gets in my way for tucking. I think it's because of 1.) the design of my bike and 2.) my size that it gets in my way.

Backpacks get way too uncomfortable after any appreciable amount of distance.

Tank bag always. But mine is small. So I often take a back pack if I need to carry more than phone and wallet.

Pockets.

Tankbag. I don't like the restriction of backpack straps. The bike's paint isn't exactly perfect either so I'm not too worried about the paint.

I wore a backpack for my job, I'm not gonna wear one on my bike. I just replaced the strapped-down tankbag on the Suzuki with a magnetic bag that's twice as big. Custom tankbag and saddlebags from RKA that match the Honda's colors.

My First choice is always the Tail Bag then Tank Bag .. then Back Pack. Perhaps it is just my Riding style but at Highway Speeds the Tumi Motorcycle Back Pack I received as a gift feels like a sail

depends on what you have in them... I rode with my M.U.L.E. camelback backpack all day sat and sun... put about 350 miles (200 on Sun) forgot it was back there... but I only had water an a couple tools...


also depends on your riding position i imagine...

Backpack all the way.


I'm not about to buy something like a tank bag when I have back packs kicking around.


I understand where a lot of people are coming from, but I'm just the type to make what I already have do the job.

And I did about 8 hours with it on this summer, and I couldn't tell it was there after a while anyway. By that time, my back and legs are cramping up.

I use a backpack mostly, but also have a small duffel bag that I can bungee down on the passenger seat.

Tank bag. Backpacks are bad for your back. :skep:

Pussy. And here I thought you were a hardcore metalhead badass motherfucker.

Only online.

:lol

For me it just depends on how far I'm riding or more so...how much crap do I need to take with me.

For the occasional mountain blast I use a tankbag...the Joe Rocket Manta XL which holds a decent amount of stuff.

When I went to VIR last year and was staying for a long weekend I took the tankbag plus wore a backpack.

As far as having a preference...IF what I need with me will fit into the tankbag...that is my choice for sure. It stays in place and when I stop I can take it off the tank and carry it with me since it has a carry handle plus a shoulder strap. It also has a rainproof cover made into it...great product. :yes:

Definitely tank bag. I thought I was dying by the time I got home from the gap with a backpack.

I even have the small ICON Primer tankbag that is perfect for short trips to hold wallet, cell phone, etc

Neither.......Tail bag FTW.

Tank bags suck, because big ones interfere with riding.

I used both for my trip this past weekend...clothes in the backpack, SunPass (toll thingy) transponder and miscellaneous other crap in the tank bag.

:lol:

I use tankbag. back packs always seem uncomfortable over gear and I feel as though they are "pulling" as I'm riding.

all i've ever had was a tank bag.

keep a ziplock bag in there, put all the valuables in there if it rains.

Truth, strap it on and forget about it. (as long as you don't take attachment lessons from Drewpy) :lol:
Never in the way, not restricting your movement.

Plus, with enough weight, it makes wheelies super easy! Just ask ebbs.

FTMFW......Or there are others that mount on both sides, as long as your exhaust isn't in the way.

That looks really small.

But it's made as a quick-detach so you carry it as a backpack.

That's tiny; looks like a toiletry bag.

a backpack that you could put in you pocket! :lol:

Good plan, poor development.

those Kriega bags are the shit! they're small...(they make other sizes) but shit... if you're looking to carry LUGGAGE then get fuck'n saddle bags... the point of that bag is to be water proof, easy detach, and not interfere with your ride. they make 10 and 20 liter sizes...
http://www.kriega.com/pages_uk/produ...dframeset.html

if you're canyon carving a backpack will let you move around more on the bike. also it will let you get down out of the wind more on long highway jaunts.

Long trips, full luggage. Sunday rides, if it wont fit in the tail or minimally in my pockets, I dont need it. I hate backpacks, they hurt my back and irritate me on longer rides. I will however strap one to my luggage and use it as a sort of back rest.

Tank bag for daily commute but saddle bags for grocery shopping & long trips...... disregard the retard kid in the pic.....he takes after his father. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o..._auslachen.gif

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backpack. Period

I used to hate backpacks... cause they killed my back...

but on the DRZ... where I sit up right... I don't really notice it's there... though it feels weird when it's not...

but I carry a small camel back backpack... nothing more than 5-10 lbs...

rock a m.u.l.e. Everyday

I have a backpack that folds up into a small pouch that I keep under the pillion seat that has come in handy several times for leftovers from restaurants riding 2-up with the wife...

Not a fan of backpacks, only use it when I am going to work and have too much to carry.

Otherwise everything goes in my pockets and/or fannypack.

I used to have a tankbag, I used all the time - but got rid of it, when I sold my old bike. Might be time to get another tankbag. :yes:

eww fannypack

I got something like that from Radio Shack for $5... it stuffs into the tail and I use it if I stop for a couple things on my way home.

Win!

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I don't own a tank bag yet, so I will use the backpack, but if I'm packing it with heavy or awkward objects, I'll use my strap my backpack to the rear seat with my cargo net.

Something can fit inside a Gixxer tail? Or you mean the one you put outside it?

Naw it's about the size of a pack of smokes. No problem.