Alright I'm about to enter my senior year in highschool and I need a new backpack. But since I picked up my 6R I will need a backpack large enough for all my stuff (binders, books, supplies, etc. We don't have lockers) but still comfortable and nice to ride with. Any suggestions for under $100? Preferably 80 and under.
Backpack for riding and school
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I've been using this guy since Sept. 2010, although I just recently started riding with it.
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WQCYDI/ref=wms_ohs_product_T2]Amazon.com: Swiss Gear Ibex 17-Inch Notebook Backpack: Electronics[/ame]
The shoulder straps are good, the padding on the back is nice, especially if its warm out, and it will fit my 17" Mackbook Pro (my work machine). Its not quite big enough to handle my Asus 17" gaming laptop, but the fan on that thing is enormous.
In addition to the laptop, it has enough compartments to store a metric crap ton of stuff, and has served me well.
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WQCYDI/ref=wms_ohs_product_T2]Amazon.com: Swiss Gear Ibex 17-Inch Notebook Backpack: Electronics[/ame]
The shoulder straps are good, the padding on the back is nice, especially if its warm out, and it will fit my 17" Mackbook Pro (my work machine). Its not quite big enough to handle my Asus 17" gaming laptop, but the fan on that thing is enormous.
In addition to the laptop, it has enough compartments to store a metric crap ton of stuff, and has served me well.
I've used my under armour backpack the past 3 years for school, past year with the bike. I use it to go back and forth from college and home. I can fit my laptop, toilet tree bag, 3 days of clothes, and 4 books.
Now i doubt you'll be carrying all of that stuff to school, but those backpacks have done me well so far...
And when i just go to class with a book or two, it is perfect. Not heavy, comfortable, durable,and accessible.
Your best best would to be to go to walmart or something and see what they have, for what type of work load your trying to carry. Make sure you get durable straps though cuz if that puppy falls off of you while your riding and hits a car, you'll be feeling pretty shitty
this is the one i have but in dark blue
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Now i doubt you'll be carrying all of that stuff to school, but those backpacks have done me well so far...
And when i just go to class with a book or two, it is perfect. Not heavy, comfortable, durable,and accessible.
Your best best would to be to go to walmart or something and see what they have, for what type of work load your trying to carry. Make sure you get durable straps though cuz if that puppy falls off of you while your riding and hits a car, you'll be feeling pretty shitty
this is the one i have but in dark blue
Google Image Result for http://ak.buy.com/PI/0/500/202883675.jpg
erionalite
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MotoCentric Mototrek Backpack - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore
This will carry a laptop of 14" and not a lot of books, maybe a book or two + laptop.
hope it helps
This will carry a laptop of 14" and not a lot of books, maybe a book or two + laptop.
hope it helps
Parcho
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I use Alienware Premium Backpack
This same bag is made for other companies as well. So I'm sure you could find it cheaper elsewhere. I just got it free with my laptop a couple years back and it's one of the best quality bags I've ever owned. It fits anything and everything. It is also very comfortable to wear.
This same bag is made for other companies as well. So I'm sure you could find it cheaper elsewhere. I just got it free with my laptop a couple years back and it's one of the best quality bags I've ever owned. It fits anything and everything. It is also very comfortable to wear.
speedracer51
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I use this bag, it truly is the best. It really can hold a kitchen sink.
Oakley Kitchen Sink Backpack Black, One Size - product summary - Bing Shopping
Oakley Kitchen Sink Backpack Black, One Size - product summary - Bing Shopping
redprodigy35
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I am a big fan of Maxpedition products.
This is my "urban" use bag from them. Recently started riding with it on the 6R.
Maxpedition Monsoon Gearslinger Shoulder Sling Tactical Messenger Gear Bag - MAXPEDITION HARD-USE GEAR Tactical Nylon Gear for Military, Law Enforcement, Tactical Concealed Carry; Tailored to Perform Tactical
Highly recommended.
Basically bulletproof, best "hard use" gear I have found. Their products look new after months of use. The nylon, stiching, and Dupont is so far unmatched by any other company in my opinion. Many members in our armed services are using these daily and putting them through grueling conditions. Read some reviews online, I'm sure they will not disappoint.
This is my "urban" use bag from them. Recently started riding with it on the 6R.
Maxpedition Monsoon Gearslinger Shoulder Sling Tactical Messenger Gear Bag - MAXPEDITION HARD-USE GEAR Tactical Nylon Gear for Military, Law Enforcement, Tactical Concealed Carry; Tailored to Perform Tactical
Highly recommended.
Basically bulletproof, best "hard use" gear I have found. Their products look new after months of use. The nylon, stiching, and Dupont is so far unmatched by any other company in my opinion. Many members in our armed services are using these daily and putting them through grueling conditions. Read some reviews online, I'm sure they will not disappoint.
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I'M going to be trying the icon urban soon. Plus a duffel bag on the backseat if I need more
Some people have parents that will buy them for them. Not many, but some. Plus even a kid making 7.25 at a minimum wage job could afford a 200-300$ payment on a bike.
It's my only bill. Parent's financed it for me, I pay them the payments.
Exactly, I work minimum wage, and make about $750 a month. My payment is $173 a month but I pay $200 each month. It's my only expense so it really isn't that bad.
Icon Squad II Backpack - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore
This is probably out of your budget but its an awesome pack.
I use this one for work and its great, plus it has room your helmet, laptop, books, lunch, etc.
This is probably out of your budget but its an awesome pack.
I use this one for work and its great, plus it has room your helmet, laptop, books, lunch, etc.
ChasingSquid
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This thing looks awesome, im going to order one right now....can you fit a laptop in it?
alaskanflyboy
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I carry my work gear and groceries in a Kelty Redwing 3100. You can find them for around $70-100. I used it around Thailand — as my sole luggage — carrying four sets of clothing, laptop, cables, mouse, 2-liter water bladder, Kindle, toiletries, boots, and the various trinkets I picked up along the way.
It stays rigid when I tighten down the compression straps, so the load doesn't shift around. Being a backpacking pack, the weight rides on my hips and not my shoulders, which allows me to steer as if I wasn't wearing the pack.
It stays rigid when I tighten down the compression straps, so the load doesn't shift around. Being a backpacking pack, the weight rides on my hips and not my shoulders, which allows me to steer as if I wasn't wearing the pack.