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..?