Backpack recommendations - big enough to put a helmet inside.

[b1k3rdude]

Before I get on the phone to Infinitiy, Sportsbikeshop etc, I thought I would check on here and see if anyone suggest a backpack that you can fit a helmet inside..? Im guessing 30L or bigger. Budget is £100 and it would be handy if it has zippable side pockets.

My old Hien Gericke backpack was a 31L and I could just about fit a helmet inside.

[BBROWN1664]

Having seen the damage a backpack can do to someone's back in an accident i would never suggest that one be worn on a motorbike. Have a look at tail packs that have straps to carry around rather than a dedicated backpack. I cant suggest anything though as i always use the topbox for storing my helmet when parked.

[Grahamm]

 

I agree, if you have an Off and land on your back on a helmet, you're at risk of serious injury or death.

My tank bag expands sufficiently to take a helmet, or a cargo net on the back seat would work.

[b1k3rdude]

Carrying the helmet in the backpack is for when Im OFF the bike, I recently got refused entry to a building for just trying to walk in while carrying it.

[Grahamm]

I recently got refused entry to a building for just trying to walk in while carrying it.

WTF? Did they think you were going to use it as a weapon or something...?!

[b1k3rdude]

exactly that. So out of sight, out of mind.

[Ben Diesel]

@b1k3rdude I have an 'as new' Knox biker rucksack that will take a full-face helmet - my Arai RX7 fits inside it. At a guess, I'd say 35 litre capacity.
Also, an Oxford Sports expanding tailpack.

I'm selling them to raise funds for British Heart Foundation in memory of a friend.

You can have either or both in return for a small donation and cost of postage.

Can supply photos if needed.

[b1k3rdude]

I ended up buying a 5.11 Tach-24, but I am still inside the return period. So out of interest, whats the exact make of the knox backpack..?

[Ben Diesel]

Here's a similar one being offered for sale on eBay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256499229552?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5339055780&toolid=20006&_ul=gb&gad_source=1&customid=7e7e7952e5488e5af5cf53f43042380714fd43c7
The one I have to offer is in much better condition, it looks as if it has never been used.

[b1k3rdude]

Unless I am miss understanding, that rucksack only allows storage on the outside, not the inside. I need it to be out of sight and inside the backpack unfortunatly. And I found one link that shopw the capacity at 25ltr - https://www.ghostbikes.com/2431-knox-six-pack-motorcycle-rucksack.html

[Ben Diesel]

I guessed the capacity before I found the eBay listing. It's not labelled and I have no way of making an accurate measurement of its capacity unless I fill it with fluid.
And I have put my own Arai RX7 full face helmet inside the rucksack I have here, and closed the zip to secure it.

Just trying to help you out, that's all.

[b1k3rdude]

And I have put my own Arai RX7 full face helmet inside the rucksack I have here, and closed the zip to secure it.  Just trying to help you out, that's all.

My intent was not to be adversarial, just responding to what info is front of me etc. Ill drop you a PM.