I've always wondered....does carrying backpack increase risk of back injuries when you fall? I saw a rider on street today with a backpack that looks like fully stuffed... I always think its a bad idea . What do you think?
Backpack increase risk of back injuries?
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motoride777
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depends. the backpack can also act as a "back protector"
Depends on what's in the backpack
contact148
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I use a backpack daily I usually have shoes, clothes a tablet, phone in mine nothing too dangerous
ddusseld
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I don't ride with a backpack.
Although I don't consider it a major increase in risk it does, imo, add a bit more. Why add the risk when there are many other options to carry stuff?
Although I don't consider it a major increase in risk it does, imo, add a bit more. Why add the risk when there are many other options to carry stuff?
Chhai
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Crashed years ago in my ogio motobackpack, slid across the road like a ninja turtle. It saved my riding jacket 
. If you're wearing motorcycle designed backpack it's probably safer than any old backpack. I'm still using the same backpack I crashed with everyday riding to carry my lunch. However, planning to buy a bagger soon and be backpack free!!!
. If you're wearing motorcycle designed backpack it's probably safer than any old backpack. I'm still using the same backpack I crashed with everyday riding to carry my lunch. However, planning to buy a bagger soon and be backpack free!!!
iegod
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Definitely. If I can ride without I'll take the option. My tank bag comes in real handy. My tail bag would get more use if it wasn't a pain to put on the rear seat.
I had a nice bruise in the shape of a hex key on my hip one fine day after a getoff,
I'd been adjusting something and slipped it into my back pocket.
A backpack should be the same, except that it would also hinder your upper body movement, and raise the centre of gravity.
Not to mention what you'd do to a laptop, should you land on it.
I'd been adjusting something and slipped it into my back pocket.
A backpack should be the same, except that it would also hinder your upper body movement, and raise the centre of gravity.
Not to mention what you'd do to a laptop, should you land on it.
A back protector has even thickness down the length of the spine. A back pack will force your spine to hyperflex if you land on it.
bboySushi
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Depends on the backpack. Kriega backpacks are fairly slim and weight is lower on this backpack (it tapers up so you can't jam anything near the top, it gives plenty clearance at the top of your back for your helmet/neck).
The maximum "width" it adds to your body is pretty small compared to a regular backpack which balloons out. Again also depending on which Kriega backpack you get.
The Kriega I have adds no discomfort whatsoever I don't even notice it's on, though I've only ridden with it on for about 30+ minutes at a time.
Though it may hyperflex your back a bit, it also adds a lot of shock absorption too
The maximum "width" it adds to your body is pretty small compared to a regular backpack which balloons out. Again also depending on which Kriega backpack you get.
The Kriega I have adds no discomfort whatsoever I don't even notice it's on, though I've only ridden with it on for about 30+ minutes at a time.
Though it may hyperflex your back a bit, it also adds a lot of shock absorption too
triniboy27
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Kriega backpacks actually come with a spot to insert a back protector if your jacket doesn't already have one.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/kriega-forcefield-back-protector-insert
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/kriega-forcefield-back-protector-insert
Doubtful those things do any good, they will just twist to the side. Same with any jacket armour, the CE1 armor is a joke.
It's no different than a helmet, if the protection is not held firmly in place, it won't do much.
The packs also offer snag points that could help twist your back in a fall. The place for cargo is on the bike.
Roomie
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I guess if you have abs you don't need jacket armor anyways. 
Where do you come up with this crap? I couldn't make up half of what you type if I tried. Your schtick is getting rather old.
I had a crash in a textile jacket with a ce1 back protector at speed and it is what saved me from any injury. The jacket was shredded but otherwise I was fine.
Op I like the ogio mach 5 if I have to wear a backpack. That said if I'm doing any distance I'll put either my tailback on and if needed a mid size tank bag rather than wear anything.
Where do you come up with this crap? I couldn't make up half of what you type if I tried. Your schtick is getting rather old.
I had a crash in a textile jacket with a ce1 back protector at speed and it is what saved me from any injury. The jacket was shredded but otherwise I was fine.
Op I like the ogio mach 5 if I have to wear a backpack. That said if I'm doing any distance I'll put either my tailback on and if needed a mid size tank bag rather than wear anything.
delfonic
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i ride with a backpack every time i commute. it carries an extra shield, roshe's, ipad, sometimes extra set of clothes. and i don't feel the weight at all. and my backpack is a turtle shaped one, stiff.
in my head, it doubles as back protection, on top of my actual back protector.
in my head, it doubles as back protection, on top of my actual back protector.
conundrum
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This, not to mention what might be loaded in the backpack.
That said, I used to use one when I would need more storage than just the soft tailbag on the bike. Since I got the newer bike, I've invested in a Givi tanklock tankbag, and only need to use the backpack if I need even more storage (hasn't happened yet), or i need to lug my laptop which doesn't fit in either of the other bags.
