I'm looking to get a tankbag that will accomodate my laptop (regular size, not 17" or anything). I saw the Icon Urban tank bag that turns into a back pack and I like that idea. It looks like the laptop will fit, but it isn't really designed to hold one. Icon also has a backpack for laptops, but it doesn't double as a tankbag.

Does anyone make a dual tankbag/backpack designed for a laptop? Am I stupid to want one that is both? It just seems like it would be easier to take with you off the bike if it turns into a backpack, and also be better to have it as a tank bag when riding.

Any thoughts?

Ive got a breif case that doubles as a back pack. That seems to work real well.

So you where it as a back pack on the bike, and then use it as a breifcase off the bike?

http://www.axio-usa.com/
I got the Swift hardpack
http://www.avenue-d.com/welcome/mobile/img/1448e_04.jpg
http://www.avenue-d.com/welcome/img/topimg_ax.jpg

I like it but @ about 130-140 the aerodynamics moves your head around a little
you cant really get much in there, but plenty of room for a laptop

I have the icon one your talking about as well
I like it for what it is
but I dont think I will ever put another tank bag on my bike
it scratches the shit out of your tank
& you cant tuck in for anything

It has a holder for your helmet as well
I like the clear map holder on top, too

http://www.axio-usa.com/
I got the Swift hardpack
http://www.avenue-d.com/welcome/mobile/img/1448e_04.jpg
http://www.avenue-d.com/welcome/img/topimg_ax.jpg

I like it but @ about 130-140 the aerodynamics moves your head around a little
you cant really get much in there, but plenty of room for a laptop


that's what I also have for 3 years now and it works great, I can put some much stuff into that backpack it's not even funny.

It's a great product.

So you where it as a back pack on the bike, and then use it as a breifcase off the bike?

Yea something like that. http://www2.shopping.com/xPO-EDGE_Tech_Corp_Deluxe_Backpack_for_Selec t_Dell_Inspiron_Notebooks

Kinda like that.

Maybe this will work....
http://www.luggagelocker.com/luggage-laptop-locker.htm

Thanks for the help guys. I really don't like the look of the hard shell paks, and Medic is right about the tank bags scratching and getting in the way. I need to be able to ride the KTM with the comp too, so I think I will try the Icon backpack. We'll see what happens.

I have a backpack that's designed with a laptop in mind I got from my brother who got it from his company for all the IT crew. only thing it doesn't have is the belly strap.

I just got another truck for my klr off of a spin for helping someone out so I don't need the backpack anymore. lemme know if you want to give it a try and save some dough.

Tail bag honey, the HIGH POWERED MAGNETS in the tank bag will wreak havoc on your components. I hav ethe tourmaster tail bag and it fits my laptop and then some jsut fine.

Kat, stop staring at me!

I ordered an Icon Squad backpack today from Brad. Thanks for the offer GNT. I have a backpack for a laptop from my old job, but it didn't have the chest or waist strap and no strap end management. I never felt very secure without the chest and waist straps and the ends of the shoulder straps would flail in the wind and smack me.

Kat, the tail bag would work great on my 954, but not at all on the KTM. I actually have soft side bags for the 954 and want to get a tailbag at some point to do some weekend trips. For now though, it is just back and for to the office.

I'll post up what I think of the Icon bag once I get it.

Thanks for the advice everyone!

Well, the Icon bag showed up. My laptop doesn't fit! Shit. Other than that the bag is pretty cool. Icon cheaped out a little on the zippers - they don't work real smooth. YKK would have been worth a couple extra bucks...

I think the bag would work good if the computer fit in it. I like the way the shoulder straps zip together in front and the back is very padded.

One design thing that is a little wierd is that the laptop goes in from the bottom. I would worry that the zipper could fail and the computer would fall out the bottom. The compartment could also be made to fit a bigger computer easily. The pocket is a few inches shorter than would fit in the bag. It could easily fit my 15" or a 17" laptop then. Oh well.

So I either need to modify the bag, or send it back.

I lean to-wards sending it back
riding on top of the tank is a rough ride
wouldn't you rather put it on your back
the axio seems to be the ticket for a computer
it shakes your head pretty bad around 130
but hell, you go 130 w/ a tank bag & you'll be wore out trying to hold on

I have both
I don't carry a laptop or I would have been able to give you better advise about the tank bag
but like I said, I dont for-see putting the tank bag on the tank again
I should have sold you the bag


let us know what you do

Medic, it wan't the tank bag backpack. It is the Squad http://www.superbikesupply.com/pictures/26182_icon_squad_backpack.jpg

Just a backpack. I think I probably will send it back. I don't really want to redesign it...

I did find a Targus backpack at bestbuy last night that may work. It doesn't have chest or waist straps, but that would be easy to add. A lot easier than making the sleeve in the Icon bag bigger.

I wish a local shop had the Axio in stock. I would like to try it out. Does it have straps across your chest and waist?