Backpacks for motorcycle riders are an absolute must. The one thing that a lot of motorcycles lack is storage.
Sure you can add saddlebags and luggage to your ride, but sometimes you simply can’t pass up the convenience of a simple bag you carry with you
with that said, you don’t want to just go out and grab any backpack off the shelf, you want to have a backpack that was designed for motorcycle riders.
You also don’t want to buy just any ole pack from a motorcycle shop. You should look for the best backpacks for motorcycle riders and then select your choice from there.
Luckily, you don’t have to waste time tracking the best options down. I have put together a list of motorcycle backpacks that I think are the best. Here are my top five picks.
1. Icon Dreadnaught Backpack
The Dreadnaught Rolltop Backpack is a fantastic option for pretty much any rider. The backpack has a capacity of 20 liters, will fit a 15-inch laptop easily in its laptop compartment, is fully waterproof, and has three water-resistant exterior pockets for you to use.
The backpack also has a pocket for optional D3O Viper Back Protector or a hydration bladder. Both are sold separately, but this is a really nice possibility. The backpack also features articulated shoulder straps, Fidlock magnetic buckle, and a tool roll (tools not included).
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2. OGIO No Drag Mach 5 Backpack
Looking for something aerodynamic and perfect for a sportbike or sport touring rider? Then the OGIO No Drag Mach 5 Backpack is for you. This backpack offers a 22-liter capacity (24 liters if expanded), and it has a laptop compartment for 15-inch laptops.
The backpack isn’t waterproof, but otherwise it’s quite good. The aerodynamic design reduces drag, it is weather resistant, which is nice, and it has fleece lined pockets for your delicate electronics. The backpack also has a helmet visor protective compartment, a removable hip belt, padded back panel, ergonomic shoulder straps, and it’s prepped for a hydration pack if you want to add one. There’s also a helmet carrying system, so you don’t have to leave your helmet with your bike.
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3. Kriega R25 Backpack
The Kriega R25 backpack is another good option it includes a 25-liter capacity, the Quadloc harness, a laptop compartment big enough for a 14-inch laptop, and four-point load compression system for keeping the backpack compact.
The backpack features YKK zippers, a hydration compatible design, reflective material on various parts of the backpack, 1000D Dupont Cordura and nylon rip stop fabric construction, alloy buckles, expanding outer pocket, and a 10-year guarantee.
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4. Nelson Rigg 40L Hurricane Waterproof Backpack
Looking for a good adventure backpack with some serious capacity for all of your needs? The Nelson Rigg 40L Hurricane Waterproof Backpack is the bag for you. It has 40 liters of capacity and a laptop compartment that will fit a 15-inch laptop. It will also work as a tailbag and can be strapped down on most bikes easily.
The backpack is waterproof roll top design, comes with a lifetime warranty, has several exterior pockets and tie-down points, a purge valve to make compression easy, removable MOLLE panel, room for a hydration bladder, three-way adjustable padded shoulder straps, and a padded back panel with an airflow system.
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5. Alpinestars City Hunter Backpack
On the opposite end of the spectrum from the Nelson Rigg backpack shown above is the Alpinestars City Hunter Backpack. It’s a simple commuter backpack designed specifically for motorcyclists.
The backpack offers 25 liters of space, a multi-material outer shell, two external waterproof pockets, a laptop compartment that’s big enough for. 15-inch laptop, a large main compartment with a fleece sleeve for your smartphone, ergonomic shoulder straps and YKK zippers. There’s also a rain cover included with the backpack and a helmet carrying system built into the backpack.
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