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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 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!