What backpack ya got, and what's in it?

[Firehorse]

Originally Posted by 250rr

You may be having a moment, but I wasn't clear.

It could all be in my mind, but it seems that cager-maniacs are ever so slightly less likely to tailgate me when I have flowers on my pack. Maybe because they think I'm a girl, maybe because if they realize I'm a guy I must be ok 'cause obviously some sweet and/or hot chick gave me flowers.

Now,I admit this could all be in my head. Or, maybe I secretly like flowers on my pack and I use the anti-cager ruse as my cover. In which case, you will never know! Yay flowers!

Heehee, love the explanation either way. I'm a horticulturist so I have a bias :-)

I find if I tuck in my hair, I don't get tailgated as much as if I leave my hair out. I was under the impression that some rednecks are just freaked out when it's a "girl on a bike!!!" and that was why they have to crawl up my tail pipes.

Maybe the rednecks think you prefer gentlemen and homophobs think they can catch the "gay-bug" so they give you space?. LOL!
My very manly friend wears a pink helmet at the track because it distracts the other riders.

I like the idea that some hottie gave them to you. Perhaps it will make more men buy bikes.

[250rr]

Originally Posted by Firehorse

Heehee, love the explanation either way. I'm a horticulturist so I have a bias :-)

I find if I tuck in my hair, I don't get tailgated as much as if I leave my hair out. I was under the impression that some rednecks are just freaked out when it's a "girl on a bike!!!" and that was why they have to crawl up my tail pipes.

Maybe the rednecks think you prefer gentlemen and homophobs think they can catch the "gay-bug" so they give you space?. LOL!
My very manly friend wears a pink helmet at the track because it distracts the other riders.

I like the idea that some hottie gave them to you. Perhaps it will make more men buy bikes.

I actually like the idea that a hottie gave them to me as well. Only, they're plastic. So if it was a hottie, it was a cheap azz hottie. Wait. That's my favorite kind!

[250rr]

Also interesting about your hair. Sorta counter-intuitive as well.

[chef]

I keep anything i dont want my wife to find in my pack
A pair of sweaty gloves in there also so no chance she will ever open it.
Currently using 10 year old STM laptop bag,fantastic quality,Rivet tank bag & thinking of ordering a Kreiga pack soon.

[Minikin_Jo]

Originally Posted by Firehorse

Heehee, love the explanation either way. I'm a horticulturist so I have a bias :-)

I find if I tuck in my hair, I don't get tailgated as much as if I leave my hair out. I was under the impression that some rednecks are just freaked out when it's a "girl on a bike!!!" and that was why they have to crawl up my tail pipes.

Maybe the rednecks think you prefer gentlemen and homophobs think they can catch the "gay-bug" so they give you space?. LOL!
My very manly friend wears a pink helmet at the track because it distracts the other riders.

I like the idea that some hottie gave them to you. Perhaps it will make more men buy bikes.

You know, about the hair thing, I was just talking to my husband about this a couple weeks ago. He mentioned that when we are out riding together, he noticed the cars will part like the red sea and move out of my way, or kind of move over away from the lane I'm in to give me more space (as if I'm so big.) It came up in conversation because I asked him if he can tell I'm a girl rider or if I just look like a little boy. I usually wear my hair down...my hair is kind of long and blows in the wind and gets horrible knots in it but when I take off my helmet actually looks a lot better and less "helmet hair"-like. He said that sometimes they smile...maybe because they see I'm a girl? Maybe because my Hello Kitty backpack is smiling back at them? Who knows.

[Asspire]

Originally Posted by Firehorse

Heehee, love the explanation either way. I'm a horticulturist so I have a bias :-)

I find if I tuck in my hair, I don't get tailgated as much as if I leave my hair out. I was under the impression that some rednecks are just freaked out when it's a "girl on a bike!!!" and that was why they have to crawl up my tail pipes.

Maybe the rednecks think you prefer gentlemen and homophobs think they can catch the "gay-bug" so they give you space?. LOL!
My very manly friend wears a pink helmet at the track because it distracts the other riders.

I like the idea that some hottie gave them to you. Perhaps it will make more men buy bikes.

doesn't matter if you have your hair down, Toronto drivers get extra points for swiping motorcyclists off the road, saw a BMW level up after cutting off a bike, true story.

Updated bag with ideas from others:

Zip ties
Duck tape
Tire plug kit
Heet packs (its cold up here, we even get this white flakes that fall from the sky)
Lemon pledge ( **** works wonders )
Ball bearings ( for tail gaters)
Energy bars/5 hour energy (for those long days)


And still had room left to pick up take-out with. Bags heavy as f@#$, but worth it.

[rjones91]

Today....Work shoes, eye glasses (just in case of a freak accident and my contacts rip as they've done before), keys, zip lock bag, pair of shades, brush, meds and tire gauge.

[burningscooter]

Alpinestars Range


I dont carry diddly squat in this bag except my phones, a notepad, and an umbrella. Pretty roomy bag for a "motorcycle" bag.

[Firehorse]

Originally Posted by 250rr

Also interesting about your hair. Sorta counter-intuitive as well.

I think it may just be that guys here just want to get a close up when they realize it's a girl on a bike, 'cos all girls on bikes are hot..

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

You know, about the hair thing, I was just talking to my husband about this a couple weeks ago. He mentioned that when we are out riding together, he noticed the cars will part like the red sea and move out of my way, or kind of move over away from the lane I'm in to give me more space (as if I'm so big.) It came up in conversation because I asked him if he can tell I'm a girl rider or if I just look like a little boy. I usually wear my hair down...my hair is kind of long and blows in the wind and gets horrible knots in it but when I take off my helmet actually looks a lot better and less "helmet hair"-like. He said that sometimes they smile...maybe because they see I'm a girl? Maybe because my Hello Kitty backpack is smiling back at them? Who knows.

Haha, I've heard that before. Make the wife go first so traffic is less. I'm pretty sure you can tell that you're female since I thought I looked like a fat black snowman with my gear on and a few people piped up an assured me that I still look very female (thank you Mrs. Hips). Maybe we just ride in a more feminine position?

Originally Posted by Asspire

doesn't matter if you have your hair down, Toronto drivers get extra points for swiping motorcyclists off the road, saw a BMW level up after cutting off a bike, true story.

Updated bag with ideas from others:

Zip ties
Duck tape
Tire plug kit
Heet packs (its cold up here, we even get this white flakes that fall from the sky)
Lemon pledge ( **** works wonders )
Ball bearings ( for tail gaters)
Energy bars/5 hour energy (for those long days)


And still had room left to pick up take-out with. Bags heavy as f@#$, but worth it.

I'd rather ride in India than Toronto! But there was so fantastic giant signs over the 401 warning people to make space for motorcycles...wow. That was really cool to see.
Zip ties..god's gift to creative minded people.

[250rr]

Originally Posted by Firehorse

I think it may just be that guys here just want to get a close up when they realize it's a girl on a bike, 'cos all girls on bikes are hot..

Girls on bikes are hot. Proven fact of science.

[jmisto]

Originally Posted by Firehorse

I find if I tuck in my hair, I don't get tailgated as much as if I leave my hair out. I was under the impression that some rednecks are just freaked out when it's a "girl on a bike!!!" and that was why they have to crawl up my tail pipes.

I agree. If I'll be driving in heavy traffic in town, I tuck my hair into my jacket. Drivers will nearly come over into my lane, tailgate, and ride side-by-side to me if my hair is flying in the wind.

I stopped using my pink backpack and use a green one for this reason too. I just use a little drawstring backpack most of the time. If I do any long rides, my husband and all of my friends have plenty of storage space on their bikes.

Although, sometimes people are more courteous that I'm a girl. They'll let me go first at a 4-way or they'll let me over if I put my blinker on.

[CheapFuneral]

MM back pack not water proof :/ but its got mesh on the back part which is cool in fl heat.
Mostly I keep school stuff a lap top a camera my ear buds a gerber knife a multi tool I have a flash light on my phone so no need for the extra weight. I also carry a sigp250 but I keep it on my hip or ankle to hard to get to in the pack.

[CheapFuneral]

Forgot the pic

[ChrisMKV]

I have my old and faithful Deuter GoGo which has accompanied me trough the ages... thing must have 10 years and is still holding together

I only use a pack when commuting, so it generally contains my Laptop and the Work Clothes (Hard to wear a Business Suit under the Leathers!).

I'm gonna invest in a tailback someday too.

[Lychee]

Here's my backpack. Yes, it is huge and repurposed. Unless it is really full, I don't notice it if I clip the shoulder straps together at the chest. I don't really use it unless I know I need to truck something anyway. It fits an insane amount of stuff.

[Roca]

Medium alice pack. Mainly a get home bag with a tool kit.

[iplante]

Ogio Bandit 17
work stuff is in it right now

[chugs]

Marmot gunnison fits all my books and laptop. The straps on the side keep it nice and tight to prevent movement.

[mahalostunt]

Ogioo

[JohnnyBravo]

Army issue
UNC TarHeels

Depends on the day as to what's in it!

[hpav13]

A backpack hurts my shoulders so I have a waterproof dive bag that I use. I also have a cargo net on the passenger seat. I throw in my phone, purse, iPad mini, makeup, occasional workout clothes, my karate gi , bottle openers (i am a bartender by night), some paperwork for my day job (nurse). I will put other random stuff as needed. I like the waterproof bag because here on guam you never know when it will shower on ya

[adouglas]

I love that you're working both the supply and demand side of the business.

[hpav13]

Originally Posted by adouglas

I love that you're working both the supply and demand side of the business.