Ride Bags & Backpacks

Bike and Motorcycle Backpacks

This collection covers backpacks made for carrying gear while riding. It includes a motorcycle backpack, a mountain bike backpack and a commuter backpack, each suited to a different kind of ride.

Product types

• Motorcycle backpack: the RidgeHaul is made for riders carrying gear on a motorcycle.
• Mountain bike backpack: the RideGuard is intended for trail riding on a mountain bike.
• Commuter backpack: the VoyageCrest is a commuter backpack for daily trips.

What to compare

Start with capacity and size, since a day on the trail and a workday commute call for different amounts of space. Compare how the straps and any chest or waist fastenings hold the pack against the back, because fit matters on a long ride.

Also look at pockets and compartments for organizing items, the materials used and the way the pack opens. Riders who carry a laptop or tools may want to check the internal layout on each product page.

Typical use

Motorcycle backpacks suit commuting and touring, mountain bike backpacks suit trail days, and commuter backpacks suit city riding and the walk from the bike rack to the office. Matching the pack to the type of ride helps decide how much space and which layout are needed.