storage solution???

[03fire9r]

So during this long crappy Vermont winter I have been thinking of a good way to actually store something on my 03 XB9R? I Am planning on riding every day possible to work (30 miles each way of some of the best riding in the area) but I would like to be able to take my lunch along?!?!
I was thinking either a tank bag or a tail bag that goes over the rear seat. anyone have either or both and how do they work. I am only 5'6" so I am a little worried about how tall the tank bag might be.

Thanks in advance

[speedracingluda]

i personally dont like the way that bags look on a firebolt so i always wear a backpack if i know im going to be carrying stuff around. but im always thinking about the storage thing too. wish i had more

[NOMORE4s4ME]

I used to have a tank bag for a bike in the past. Easy way to carry things around. Also had a map pocket on the top that came in handy more than a couple times. I'd go with a tank bag over a tail bag for the map reason alone. But its also better for accessability to have something in front of you. Just dont stare at the map while youre rolling. Also, I sometimes ride w a backpack on...tho I've heard some horror stories about objects in a backpack becoming a liability should a crash occure.

[Trill]

+1 on the backpack.. just dont carry open knives or anything that could kill you if you go down lol.

backpack = added back armor :)

[Stevenc150]

I ride with a backpack. Figure it adds a little protection should something happen. (I did have to tell my wife to quit with the silverware though. :p ) I'd get one with a chest strap so it's not trying to slip off while you're running.

[squiers007]

I ride with my backpack to school everday. Can get a little heavy sometimes when I need to bring a bunch of stuff, but is still way better than having to drive the damn car! Never tried any of the bike bags, but would go with the tank bag if I had to pick one that way you can still have a bag and a passenger if need be.

[LeFox]

if not a backpack...i personally head a tankbag and would go for something like this:

ventura luggage solutions

[03fire9r]

A back pack was the first thought that I had and defenetly sounds like a good idea. Any ideas of a really good quality one??

thanks again everyone
Matt

[03Firebolt9R]

I just got a really cool Wenger Swiss Gear Maxxum backpack. It has a place for a laptop, MP3 player, numerous storage compartments, chest strap (keeps it on your shoulders while riding) and great back padding.

[swatmedic]

I wear my backpack to and from work all the time. On long trips especially on a hot ass south Texas summer day I throw my camelback bladder in for a little hydration. Now the real problem I can't seem to figure out is how to carry my AR to the shooting range... (well without strapping it on my back, that may attract me some unwanted attention)

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