Re: [ST] RE: Back Packs

[Tom Emberson <ate_st@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 15 Aug 2002, Eric Gustafson wrote:

> Personally, I don't like riding with anything on my back 
> (except maybe the girlfriend) and when I do, it's the CamelBak. 
> But I would suggest checking

I will agree on the CamelBak and GF, of course it may act as a back
protector.

> out some of the torso packs that are out there. They keep the 
> weight off of your back (which isn't good for you anyway) and 
> puts it low on you lower back and waist. Also, when you're on 
> the bike you'll find that torso packs will usually rest on the 
> seat behind you so you won't have the weight being supported by 
> your shoulders. I have one that I use for day hiking and I 
> favor it way more than a day pack or back pack. Anyway, just a 
> suggestion.

Even then, the though of an irregular shaped object being forced 
into my body as I land on the ground keeps me from waering a 
pack. The only time I thought otherwise was with a cop I used to 
ride with, he always carried a weapon, probably safer attached 
to him than in his tank bag. Even then, he kept it in a fairly 
small fanny pack, just large enough for his wallet, keys, clip 
and 9mm glock.

Tom


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 Thomas Emberson
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 sold: '98 ZX6e, '99 ZX9r, '95 EX500
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