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Author Message   Kedo Posted on Wednesday, July 04, 2007 - 11:58 pm:        I'm looking for a mid-size back-pack. Versatile, well-made, light-weight, durable and less than $75. Anybody have a suggestion? I looked at the stuff at Aerostitch but I want reviews not descriptions. Thanks.   Bigdog_tim Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 10:23 pm:        I like the free Buell backpack (the ones they gave out for the test rides). Can't beat the price - and it is very functional. I regularly travel with my laptop (and other gear). I prefer those kinds of things (electronics) not go into saddle bags or a tank bag.   Djkaplan Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 12:48 pm:        I went to Sears years ago and got a light duty, mid-sized backpack for less than $30. No backpack is suitable for long distances, but for around town, it's perfect. Holds a lot more than the Buell slingbags and is much more durable. It even matches my Vanson jacket.   Hepburnhoney Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 02:41 pm:        If I were you I'd check out a local shop that sells dirtbike accessories. Ogio-is a great brand anything from them is worth the $. Other good brands for backpacks-Thor, One ind., Fox, and alpinestar. Also maybe check out a local skateboard or snowboard shop. They too should have some good quality bags.   Kedo Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 12:09 am:        Thanks, Hepburnhoney. The one I found was PERFECT. The North Face - Hammerhead. Was less than $90 and has EVERYTHING I would want for day rides. Hydration bladder and room for small tool kit, first aid kit, camera, cellular, wallet, snacks and layers of clothing.   Xb12randy Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 01:32 pm:        I carry an OGIO Merto backpack daily. It has a ton of storage, a nice laptop pocket and multiple pockets for anything and everything. http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.js p?productId=22743222   Hepburnhoney Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 04:50 pm:        Glad to see you found what you were looking for   Pinchme Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 12:04 pm:        For anyone else still looking...I was at Sam's Club buying dog food and found a great Swiss Army backpack. I was tired of riding with my laptop bag hanging off me. This backpack holds a laptop, has tons of storage space, lots of compartments, wide,heavily padded shoulder straps with a vent channel down the back, an external port to plug earbuds into for an ipod or walkman. I can even drop my travel mug of coffee down one of the side pockets and it stays upright and snug. Bag was the best $40 I've spent in a long time!   Creeker Posted on Monday, August 27, 2007 - 11:52 am:        CHeap places to find GOOD gear that lasts. sierratradingpost.com reioutlet.com killerdeals.com I've used a Mountain Monkey pack by Dana Gleason of Mystery Ranch for 3 years before I got my ventura system. Travis   Jayvee Posted on Monday, August 27, 2007 - 01:14 pm:        I have an L.L. Bean backpack that's seen more or less constant use for about 21 years. They're only about $40-$50 and they have different sizes, color options, and different types of models.

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