Ogio No Drag Backpack

TheJimmyEnglish · March 12th, 2012, 01:00 PM

Just thought I would give a quick review of my new pack. Just got it this morning. I wore it around the house for an hour with 0 discomfort. I had it fully loaded with my jacket, boots, school notebooks, gigantic ti graphing calculator, and my helmet on the backside. Interior has a lot of room.

Feels pretty good while you're riding down the road at any speed. Very light weight pack. The padding is a good half inch to 3/4 in thick memory foam. Audio pocket is pretty sweet. All in all it is well worth the $139 I paid for it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to run a tank bag.

The exterior is made of textile and hard composite rubber. It has 2 ventilation ports that I believe are just for looks. The interior is pretty intense. There's no shortage of pockets and space. There is a hydration sleeve(pack not included). Laptop sleeve and a compartment for notebooks or folders. There are no larger zippered compartments on the inside which was a slight let down. It has 2 sleeves inside to hold shoes or flip flops. On the bottom out side of the pack is a compartment which holds the helmet hood which is scratch resist microfiber. The straps are also padded and have clip straps and hip straps to keep it from riding up in wind.

Alex · March 13th, 2012, 01:30 PM

Looks like a useful pack.

thurt88 · March 13th, 2012, 02:06 PM

Thanks for the review. Ill admit tho.. Im still on the fence on this. was looking at the axio hard tail bag for same purpose.

csmith12 · March 13th, 2012, 02:40 PM

Nice review sir! All those pockets and nowhere to put your gum???? hahahahah

TheJimmyEnglish · March 13th, 2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Nice review sir! All those pockets and nowhere to put your gum???? hahahahah

Lol. The gum pack is only in the picture for size reference.

TheJimmyEnglish · March 13th, 2012, 06:36 PM

Here's a pic of it with the shoes in shoe pouches.

sikuss · March 13th, 2012, 08:53 PM

My girlfriend bought me this backpack for Christmas; I love it! It's got tons of volume for holding stuff and the profile works really well on the bike. I love how the zipper is on the back side so you're sure nothing is coming loose while riding.

TheJimmyEnglish · March 14th, 2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sikuss

My girlfriend bought me this backpack for Christmas; I love it! It's got tons of volume for holding stuff and the profile works really well on the bike. I love how the zipper is on the back side so you're sure nothing is coming loose while riding.

That is my second favorite thing about it. First is that I can hardly tell it's there while riding.

burningscooter · March 14th, 2012, 11:45 AM

bag looks great. that and got to stay with the minty fresh breath. lolol

TheJimmyEnglish · March 14th, 2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thurt88

Thanks for the review. Ill admit tho.. Im still on the fence on this. was looking at the axio hard tail bag for same purpose.

A hard tail bag would be nice. I was going to get one of their hard shell packs but couldn't get one at a reasonable price. This one would be great.

CThunder-blue · March 16th, 2012, 09:48 AM

I don't think a hard shell backpack is the brightest idea. If you go down, the last thing you want to do is have it twist your back. I have the ogio no drag as well and it is a great bag- after you tape up the lower straps. I don't like having them go around my waist and there's no pockets to hid them in. I ended up duct taping them together.

Liist · March 16th, 2012, 06:56 PM

Is this backpack any good for a 14.1" laptop? And what if I go down with it, will the laptop be protected?

TheJimmyEnglish · March 17th, 2012, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liist

Is this backpack any good for a 14.1" laptop? And what if I go down with it, will the laptop be protected?

It will fit most 15 inch laptops. and the good thing about where the laptop holder is it is right against your back. Cant say it'll be protected but it will be better than most other packs.

sikuss · March 24th, 2012, 06:33 PM

I used the audio pouch and headphone pass through in the shoulder strap on my last ride and it worked GREAT. Much less of a hassle than when I would thread the headphone wire under my shirt since the wire would always get snagged/pulled.

I also took this pack when I rode with my girlfriend last weekend and carried the pairs of shoes and jeans in it with some room to spare.

CantDecide · May 20th, 2012, 10:22 AM

I have the Oigo Less Drag backpack. Its smaller than the No Drag, but has the same shape. It works great for 15" laptops, the larger pouch is smaller than on the No Drag, and doesn't have shoe pockets, its just a big open space.

It works for me though, I like it!

Harrison89 · May 20th, 2012, 12:45 PM

Awesome! I was looking at getting this bag! Thanks for posting your thoughts!

xSean13 · May 20th, 2012, 12:48 PM

Which "Mach" version is this?

Liist · May 20th, 2012, 09:48 PM

I just got the standard No Drag backpack today. There were two others but I preferred the standard one. The Mach 3's interior wasn't as good, although I liked the hip straps. Another one has the zipper on the house.

I took it for a two-hour ride today and it's no comparison to a standard backpack. I can't believe that I didn't get this thing sooner.

The helmet hood is perfect as I don't have my hands tied up holding my helmet anymore.

TS250 · May 20th, 2012, 10:26 PM

I do have this bag. I love it. I hate the fact that they came out with the upgrade to this wonderful bag already.

TheJimmyEnglish · May 23rd, 2012, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Which "Mach" version is this?

This one doesn't have a Mach. Here's the link for where I got it.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/o...-drag-backpack

TheJimmyEnglish · May 23rd, 2012, 11:15 AM

Also just found out the waterproofing on this bag is pretty good. Just road the other day in a downpour for more than an hour and half and it was completely dry on the inside!

xSean13 · May 23rd, 2012, 11:20 AM

Will a soccer ball fit in the bag?

TheJimmyEnglish · May 23rd, 2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Will a soccer ball fit in the bag?

Most def. I've had a 2x helmet in there and my riding jacket with no problem.

TS250 · May 23rd, 2012, 01:07 PM

I put a jacket, boots, dslr camera full size, and laptop with no problem. Anyone looking for the best bike bag, or bag in all, buy it. I would have killed, or at least hurt really bad, for one as a kid to take to school.

zenmedic · May 24th, 2012, 09:16 AM

Also just found out the waterproofing on this bag is pretty good. Just road the other day in a downpour for more than an hour and half and it was completely dry on the inside!

I was on the edge about this pack, now I'm sold....................

NDspd · May 24th, 2012, 10:29 AM

Wish I could wear a backpack properly, but with my race hump it makes things a little hard.

TheJimmyEnglish · May 24th, 2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

Wish I could wear a backpack properly, but with my race hump it makes things a little hard.

Removable hump?

NDspd · May 24th, 2012, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJimmyEnglish

Removable hump?

I wish it was a quick on and off removable hump, but it really does help when you go 100mph+....not on a 250 of course.

TheJimmyEnglish · May 24th, 2012, 07:22 PM

A cloth sack (sport bag) would prob work with the hump on.

silverhana · May 30th, 2012, 02:53 PM

i have this one!
i like it

March 13th, 2012, 01:30 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Looks like a useful pack. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 13th, 2012, 02:40 PM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Nice review sir! All those pockets and nowhere to put your gum???? hahahahah __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 16th, 2012, 09:48 AM	#11
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	I don't think a hard shell backpack is the brightest idea. If you go down, the last thing you want to do is have it twist your back. I have the ogio no drag as well and it is a great bag- after you tape up the lower straps. I don't like having them go around my waist and there's no pockets to hid them in. I ended up duct taping them together. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

May 20th, 2012, 10:22 AM	#15
CantDecide ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Boston Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 23	I have the Oigo Less Drag backpack. Its smaller than the No Drag, but has the same shape. It works great for 15" laptops, the larger pouch is smaller than on the No Drag, and doesn't have shoe pockets, its just a big open space. It works for me though, I like it! __________________________________________________ Motorbike Newbie \| Boston: Ninja 250 \| Beijing: Electric Scooter \| No Chinese License. My Novice Experiences in China \| Photography

May 23rd, 2012, 11:15 AM	#21
TheJimmyEnglish ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland TN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Red Posts: 316	Also just found out the waterproofing on this bag is pretty good. Just road the other day in a downpour for more than an hour and half and it was completely dry on the inside! __________________________________________________ My YouTube Channel

March 13th, 2012, 02:06 PM	#3
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	Thanks for the review. Ill admit tho.. Im still on the fence on this. was looking at the axio hard tail bag for same purpose.

March 13th, 2012, 08:53 PM	#7
sikuss ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: JC, NJ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 65	My girlfriend bought me this backpack for Christmas; I love it! It's got tons of volume for holding stuff and the profile works really well on the bike. I love how the zipper is on the back side so you're sure nothing is coming loose while riding.

March 14th, 2012, 11:45 AM	#9
burningscooter clutch Name: nameless Location: Maryland Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): L1 GSXR600 Posts: 543	bag looks great. that and got to stay with the minty fresh breath. lolol

March 16th, 2012, 06:56 PM	#12
Liist ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Florida Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 357	Is this backpack any good for a 14.1" laptop? And what if I go down with it, will the laptop be protected?

March 24th, 2012, 06:33 PM	#14
sikuss ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: JC, NJ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 65	I used the audio pouch and headphone pass through in the shoulder strap on my last ride and it worked GREAT. Much less of a hassle than when I would thread the headphone wire under my shirt since the wire would always get snagged/pulled. I also took this pack when I rode with my girlfriend last weekend and carried the pairs of shoes and jeans in it with some room to spare.

May 20th, 2012, 12:45 PM	#16
Harrison89 ninjette.org member Name: Harrison Location: Cookeville TN Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	Awesome! I was looking at getting this bag! Thanks for posting your thoughts!

May 20th, 2012, 12:48 PM	#17
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Which "Mach" version is this?

May 20th, 2012, 09:48 PM	#18
Liist ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Florida Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 357	I just got the standard No Drag backpack today. There were two others but I preferred the standard one. The Mach 3's interior wasn't as good, although I liked the hip straps. Another one has the zipper on the house. I took it for a two-hour ride today and it's no comparison to a standard backpack. I can't believe that I didn't get this thing sooner. The helmet hood is perfect as I don't have my hands tied up holding my helmet anymore.

May 20th, 2012, 10:26 PM	#19
TS250 ninjette.org member Name: MARCO Location: OKLAHOMA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 NINJA 250, BLACK, 650 NINJA 2009, RED, F 650GS BMW 2012 YELLOW Posts: 94 Blog Entries: 1	I do have this bag. I love it. I hate the fact that they came out with the upgrade to this wonderful bag already.

May 23rd, 2012, 11:20 AM	#22
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Will a soccer ball fit in the bag?

May 23rd, 2012, 01:07 PM	#24
TS250 ninjette.org member Name: MARCO Location: OKLAHOMA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 NINJA 250, BLACK, 650 NINJA 2009, RED, F 650GS BMW 2012 YELLOW Posts: 94 Blog Entries: 1	I put a jacket, boots, dslr camera full size, and laptop with no problem. Anyone looking for the best bike bag, or bag in all, buy it. I would have killed, or at least hurt really bad, for one as a kid to take to school.

May 24th, 2012, 09:16 AM	#25
zenmedic ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ex 250 Posts: 16	Also just found out the waterproofing on this bag is pretty good. Just road the other day in a downpour for more than an hour and half and it was completely dry on the inside! I was on the edge about this pack, now I'm sold....................

May 24th, 2012, 10:29 AM	#26
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Wish I could wear a backpack properly, but with my race hump it makes things a little hard.

May 24th, 2012, 07:22 PM	#29
TheJimmyEnglish ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland TN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Red Posts: 316	A cloth sack (sport bag) would prob work with the hump on. __________________________________________________ My YouTube Channel

May 30th, 2012, 02:53 PM	#30
silverhana ninjette.org member Name: angie Location: Socal Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250 Posts: 21	i have this one! i like it

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