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

I’d get a bungie net and keep your bag strapped on the back seat. You’d be surprised how much the stuff in the bag will fuck you up if you come off the bike.

But ultimately I put a hard bag (trunk) on all my bikes. It’s so convenient.

[–] dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Heard. Allow me to introduce you to...

...The badonka-donk.

In these I can fit my entire camping loadout with room to spare, or:

In the left box,

  • My welder
  • Welding Helmet
  • Apron and Gloves
  • Hammer, Tongs, Brushes
  • 3-4 spools of wire

In the right box,

  • My entire drill kit
  • A master tap and die set
  • Angle grinder plus a selection of wheels and disks
  • a 100' extension cord

All I need to do is figure out how to power the welder from the bike and I can strike anywhere, without warning.

[–] CarbonatedPastaSauce@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

"I want a pickup truck but only 2 wheels and more cargo space."

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

Holy damn, the dream right here.

What bike is that?

[–] dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

It's a 2nd gen Kawasaki KLR650.