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Experience with sling bag for EDC on motorcycle (self.motorcycles)
submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by kcweller to c/motorcycles@lemmy.world
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Hey everyone, I'm looking for some insights of my fellow riders. I'm starting to carry more tactile stuff with me, pens, paper, a calendar, a small driver kit, some small tools, etc. For this I want to start carrying a bag. I like the flexibility of a sling/messenger bag, but I'm looking for experiences with them on a bike.

  • Are they comfortable for commute driving (<45 minutes)?
  • How is quick access?
  • Do you use it outside of riding as well? I'd like it to be somewhat nice looking so I could carry it while walking / at music festivals for instance.
  • Any extra information or recommendations are definitely welcome!

I'd love to hear your insights!

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[–] littleomid@feddit.org 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

If it’s light you can ride with it. If not, just use cords to strap it down behind you. I am a teacher and carry a (very heavy) messenger bag, and I just strap it down behind me. When I have to carry cargo, I wear it, but it’s not optimal. If it slips, I could loose balance in city speeds.

[–] CarbonatedPastaSauce@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This is the way. Don’t have stuff attached to your body that you don’t want to land hard on.

[–] dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Or get hooked on your handlebars on the way by and wrapped around your neck, which is a thought I am always cognizant of when riding with my UTG messenger bag or a laptop bag.

[–] CarbonatedPastaSauce@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah you really don't want to be tethered to the bike in any way after you go down!

[–] kcweller 1 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Do you carry things like a laptop in the messenger bag when you cord it down? I have pair of spider cords for this but I'm pretty sure the strength of those would crush my laptop with relative ease. Do you have a picture of your setup? Would love to see it!

[–] littleomid@feddit.org 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Heavy, thick leather bag. I carry a big folder, my laptop (in a foamlike protective sleeve) and usually a book and some small accessories with me. Can take a picture later after work.

[–] littleomid@feddit.org 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] kcweller 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Damn, that looks good! =O is that bag internationally available? I might just need to go to my leathermaker for that 😍

[–] littleomid@feddit.org 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Thank you! I think it’s this model: https://www.ruitertassen.de/Leder-Aktentasche-40x31cm-mit-2-Faechern_3

They have really high quality stuff. I bought mine second hand.

[–] littleomid@feddit.org 1 points 2 weeks ago

See my reply to myself.