[Mr Orange]

After reading rave reviews in mags, I said I'd take the plunge and get a Kriega to replace my battered Knox backpack.
After daily use in all weathers for nearly a year, I have to say it's one of the best bits of kit I've ever bought.

Well thought out pockets and really comfortable straps make long distance trips a piece of piss.
It spreads the load really well and doesn't tire you out.

The central chest section can hit the chin of your lid when you're looking down whilst filling up at petrol stations, but apart from that little niggle, I thoroughly recommend.

I haven't found them in any Irish bikeshops, so I bought mine from www.customlids.co.uk and found the service excellent.
I've since gone back and bought the Kriega expansion pack/tailpack.

[xlr82nil8]

I got a Kriega tailpack when I bought an Almax Security Chain, and found the tailpack excellent.
I plan to get the 20l pack and maybe another 10l pack too.
Robust, waterproof, and handy.
iirc the 20l pack has a carry strap which is the only thing the 10l lacks imho.
They're not cheap, but they do work.

Kriega website
FYI: I read that Hein Gericke are stockists (they have a Newry store).

Al

[sucati]

Nice bag!
Nobody show Hellraiser or he'll buy it!

[Blade RR]

Damn good stuff that Kriege, 10 yr warranty and all.

You can order from them direct too.

[Mr Orange]

It also looks like a parachute which flatters the crazy biker ensemble and freaks 'normals' out.
"Why does he need a parachute?" they wonder to themselves as you filter past.

[Blade RR]

yep, they do look a little cool alright as well as doing the jojb. They prob think you are james bond

[sucati]

Mr Orange, on Apr 20 2008, 09:49 PM, said:

It also looks like a parachute which flatters the crazy biker ensemble and freaks 'normals' out.
"Why does he need a parachute?" they wonder to themselves as you filter past.

[the_sad_punk]

So thats why you wear it!

[Mr Orange]

the_sad_punk, on Apr 21 2008, 06:01 PM, said:

So thats why you wear it!

For that reason and for keeping my umpa lompas in one place.

[xopher]

The only thing that you should have on your back on a bike is your woman..........

[sucati]

xopher, on Apr 21 2008, 10:37 PM, said:

The only thing that you should have on your back on a bike is your woman..........

Oh really?

[Mr Orange]

xopher, on Apr 21 2008, 10:37 PM, said:

The only thing that you should have on your back on a bike is your woman..........

But they don't come with a 10 year warranty!

[Hellraiser]

sucati, on Apr 20 2008, 09:45 PM, said:

Nice bag!
Nobody show Hellraiser or he'll buy it!

Hehehe....funny ain't you?? I've a good mind to put ye across me knee!!.....but yeah, you're right. I probably would. Actually, I WAS going to go for a Kriega, they're really nice but pricy. Then again...no, no, no....I have enough. Dammit!

[sucati]

Hellraiser, on Apr 22 2008, 08:30 PM, said:

Hehehe....funny ain't you?? I've a good mind to put ye across me knee!!.....but yeah, you're right. I probably would. Actually, I WAS going to go for a Kriega, they're really nice but pricy. Then again...no, no, no....I have enough. Dammit!

I knew it!

[sucati]

Thanks to the raffle on the DSI run, I am now the proud owner of the R25.
Can't wait to see how it does!

[Nuts]

i took the three litre hydration backpck and the enduro waist bag on the morocco trip. they're really well put together and the waterproof zips worked as sand proof. =] as mentioned above the strap systems are really good, they disappear on your back.

[Hellraiser]

sucati, on May 9 2008, 08:28 PM, said:

Thanks to the raffle on the DSI run, I am now the proud owner of the R25.
Can't wait to see how it does!

Oooohhhhhh!!! WOW!!! Nice bag Let me know what it's like, I still might get one.

[sucati]

Hellraiser, on May 14 2008, 07:37 PM, said:

Oooohhhhhh!!! WOW!!! Nice bag Let me know what it's like, I still might get one.

It's brilliant! Definitely the best bag I've ever used on the bike.
The load is perfectly distributed across the straps, and the harness is easy to open and close with gloved hands.
The bag also stayed waterproof for an hour of heavy rain the other day too.
Highly recommended!