Luggage Options Picking the Right Pack
Four backpacks from non-motorcycle brands that are still perfect for motorcyclists
Four backpacks from non-motorcycle brands that are still perfect for motorcyclists
LUGGAGE OPTIONS PICKING THE RIGHT PACK
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TWO-WHEEL CHATTER
Four backpacks from non-motorcycle brands that are still perfect for motorcyclists
Sean MacDonald
PEAK DESIGN EVERYDAY BACKPACK
$260
peakdesign.com
More and more, it seems that my camera kit has become one of the things I grab when I head out the door on a bike. Finding a bag that could keep my stuff protected and mold to meet my changing needs was tough-until I met the Peak Design Everyday Backpack. The internal dividers fold easily and are rigid enough to keep their shape, the bag opens from both sides making all of the lenses easy to access, and has some of the most thoughtful features throughout, which is great for everyday usability.
BLACK EMBER TL PACK
$196 base, $364 as worn
blackember.com
The Black Ember TL pack has become my go-to for working on the road. This pack comes as a clean slate, with optional accessory pouches to tailor the pack to your needs. I normally use a large admin, small admin, and smart pouch, but I move the smart pouch to the front shoulder strap and add another small admin on long trips so I have easy access to my passport and plane tickets while in airports. With all of the different places to put things, this becomes my mobile office on the go.
COLFAX DESIGN WORKS RECON PACK
$375
colfax-design-works.myshopify.com
Unless I have super-specific needs, this is the pack I choose every day. Its pocket size and layout provides a perfect balance for almost everything between the daily commute and weekend trips. It looks amazing, is one of the most comfortable bags I’ve ever worn, and even after hours on the bike is durable (I crashed wearing it) and feels natural both full and nearly empty. Better yet, the Recon is getting a host of updates for 2017. Stay tuned.
AER DUFFEL PACK
$150
aersf.com
The AER Duffel Pack is the best gym bag I’ve ever used. Out of all four packs here, it’s the one I use most because I take a gym break midday when in the office, and this one carries all my clothes, a water bottle, has pockets for my iPod, phone, and headphones, and has a separate vented pocket for shoes. It also has a laptop sleeve and plenty of room for anything else I need to bring to the office, and its vertical main zipper makes pulling your stuff out a cinch.
