Tank bag or backpack? - Page 4

z06boy · 11-03-2009, 09:37 AM

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.

ontwo · 11-03-2009, 10:05 AM

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

Homeslice · 11-03-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

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.

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

Tank bags suck, because big ones interfere with riding.

Cutty72 · 11-03-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Tail bag.

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

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

Tank bags suck, because big ones interfere with riding.

Truth, strap it on and forget about it. (as long as you don't take attachment lessons from Drewpy)

Never in the way, not restricting your movement.

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

Homeslice · 11-03-2009, 02:03 PM

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

Cutty72 · 11-03-2009, 02:08 PM

That looks really small.

Homeslice · 11-03-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

That looks really small.

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

LeeNetworX · 11-03-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

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

That's tiny; looks like a toiletry bag.

buzzcutt2 · 11-03-2009, 10:35 AM

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.

RACER X · 11-03-2009, 01:15 PM

all i've ever had was a tank bag.

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

11-03-2009, 09:37 AM	#1
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	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. Last edited by z06boy; 11-03-2009 at 10:57 AM..

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RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	all i've ever had was a tank bag. keep a ziplock bag in there, put all the valuables in there if it rains. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

11-03-2009, 10:05 AM	#2
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	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

11-03-2009, 10:35 AM	#9
buzzcutt2 Fuzznutz Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Moto: 98 ZX9 Posts: 999	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.