Gear: Kriega R35 backpack

Grant and I wore these to ride from LA to Laguna Seca and back. The idea behind the Kriega R35 is to offer a large capacity backpack specifically tailored to the ergonomics of riding a motorcycle. As such, the load isn’t carried through your shoulders or on your hips like with a hiking pack, but through your chest and onto your hips. Initially, that looks and feels awkward, but once you’re in a riding position it’s totally comfortable.

Update: Matrix Motosports is the official importer and distributor of Kriega products in the US.
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