Table of contents

• 11 waterproof everyday backpacks put to the test Sack the truth
• Daypack has blossomed into a lifestyle product
• Waterproof or water repellent?
• Alpinestars Orbit Back Pack 35
• BMW Function 4 backpack
• Buse backpack waterproof
• Dainese D-Elements
• Dane professional neon
• Givi Gravel-T
• Held Zaino touring backpack
• QBag Vaude backpack 11
• SW-Motech Drybag 300
• Touratech Moto D-Fender
• Vanucci backpack VST06
• This is how MOTORRAD tests
• Hit list of the testers
• MOTORCYCLE final scoring

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Givi Gravel-T: Backpack purism taken to extremes for just under 100 euros. MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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Held Zaino touring backpack: Another purist, but with weaknesses in comfort. MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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3/15
QBag Vaude Rucksack 11: The MOTORRAD test winner is hard to beat as a companion for every day. MOTORRAD verdict: very good.

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4/15
SW-Motech Drybag 300: Ample space and tarpaulin quality make this backpack a MOTORCYCLE buyer’s tip. MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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5/15
Touratech Moto D-Fender: Absolute no-go: Missing belly. MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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6/15
Vanucci backpack VST06: Very rich equipment. A little less would have been a little more. MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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7/15
Alpinestars Orbit Back Pack 35: Nice to wear, but quite expensive. MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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8/15
BMW Backpack Function 4: In order to be able to use all the features, you need an instruction manual. MOTORRAD verdict: very good.

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9/15
Buse waterproof backpack: Not for organization freaks, just a pure sack. MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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10/15
Dainese D-Elements: Comes from one of the most well-known manufacturers and has it all behind the waterproof cover. MOTORRAD verdict: very good.

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11/15
Dane Profi Neon: plays in the unspectacular midfield, almost above the price. MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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12/15
Man and machine: After each test lap, the driving impressions landed directly in the test protocol.

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13/15
Jorg Lohse’s favorite is the QBag backpack.

Klaus Herder

14/15
Klaus Herder’s favorite: the backpack from BMW.

15/15
The backpacks scored points.

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Eleven waterproof everyday backpacks in a comparison test

11 waterproof everyday backpacks put to the test
Sack the truth

The really big time of the absolute cheap bags is over. The seasoned motorcyclist is now ready to invest a little more money in a backpack. Eleven everyday all-rounders from 60 to 170 euros had to show what they could do.

Klaus Herder

07/07/2016

When it comes to backpack testing, amazing things always happen in the hallowed halls of the MOTORRAD editorial team. All of a sudden, a considerable part of the colleagues realized that they could actually need a new rucksack again, and they usually approach the bag assessors a bit submissively: “So, in case you don’t know what to do with it after the story …” Which confirms a tester’s assessment: the mobile trunk on the back is still one of the most popular motorcycle accessory items, and accordingly bulging pages in the relevant catalogs support this thesis.

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But the backpack market is changing. While five or six years ago hardly any motorcyclist was willing to spend more than 60 euros on a backpack, and the main business – at least that of the relevant discounters – was mostly in the range of 20 to 30 euros, tariffs now apply in the high double-digit euro range. Area as completely normal. And something moves above 100 euros. Why is that, possibly the increased quality awareness? Probably, and the outdoor market, which has been booming for years, is likely to be a major pioneer.

Daypack has blossomed into a lifestyle product

Hardcore-through-the-area-Latscher have always spent a lot of money on sensible equipment, and that rubs off on the motorcycle scene, which is now related to age and financial strength. In addition, the daypack – and that’s what this story is all about – has blossomed into a chic lifestyle product. Everyone, from girlie to grandpa, is now walking around with it, so it is not surprising that motorcyclists cannot ignore the trend towards well-made and therefore somewhat more expensive backpacks.

The test field for this story is also well done across the board. At least when it comes to equipment details that repeatedly caused annoyance in backpack tests that were carried out some time ago. Solid click fasteners, easy-to-grip zip-pullers, neatly sealed seams, flutter-free belts, secured belt ends and stable outer fabrics are a matter of course in this class. The inclined reader will therefore not find any major statements in the plus / minus ratings, the differences are marginal.

Waterproof or water repellent?

Whether a backpack should be waterproof or just water-repellent is a fundamental question. If you don’t like the somewhat flat and rubbery appearance of the waterproof bags and prefer a slightly more textile handle, you can hardly avoid installing a loosely enclosed or integrated rain cover in heavy rain. The question of the closure of the main compartment is almost as philosophical. The main competitors here are roll and zip fasteners.

With the roll closure there are still the variants “Cross-and-down-closer” exist. All systems have advantages and disadvantages, and even rather unusual solutions as in the specific case with Touratech (zip in the back) and the QBag (double drawstring) have their charm. Ultimately, the advice can only be: it’s best to try it yourself. The risk of being completely wrong is low, at least in the models we tested.

Alpinestars Orbit Back Pack 35

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Alpinestars Orbit Back Pack 35.

Providers: Alpinestars, Tel. 00 39/0/4 23/52 86 (Italy), www.alpinestars.com;

Price: 169.95 euros;

Volume: 28 to 35 liters;

Weight: 1496 grams;

Material: 420D polyester, 420D nylon, Cordura;

Country of Manufacture: China;

Particularities: Main compartment with roll closure, removable laptop bag, integrated helmet pocket, detachable waist belt

plus:

• Adjusting the carrying system is very easy
• Shoulder straps are well articulated and well padded, the back is well to very well padded
• many practical dimensioned pockets, good equipment

minus:

• Access to the dark main compartment very narrow, organizer compartments difficult to access, overall rather little storage space (full to the brim with standard luggage)
• heavy
• ambitious price

Conclusion: What should the compression belts compress? This backpack looks like a lot more space than it has to offer. However, if it wears itself well, it is just quite expensive.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

BMW Function 4 backpack

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BMW Function 4 backpack.

providers: BMW Motorrad, Tel. 0 89/38 26 10 01, www.bmw-motorrad.de;

Price: 135.00 euros;

Volume: 30 to 35 liters;

Weight: 1724 grams;

Material: 90% polyester, 10% polyurethane, lining 100% polyester;

Country of Manufacture: Vietnam (until the end of 2015 China);

Particularities: Main compartment with roll and zipper, straps for attachment to the motorcycle, storage compartment for shoulder straps, laptop compartment, helmet compartment, detachable waist belt

plus:

• Adjusting the carrying system is very easy
• Shoulder straps are perfectly hinged and very well padded, the back is very well padded
• very well thought-out division, extremely practical, lavish equipment
• very easy loading, lots of space (half full with standard luggage)

minus:

• very heavy (but may lie on the bench)

Conclusion: The K 1600 GTL in the form of a backpack – almost nothing more is possible. In order to be able to use all the features, you need some time to get used to. And the book-thick instruction manual.

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

Buse backpack waterproof

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Buse backpack waterproof.

providers: Buse, Tel. 0 24 71/1 26 90, www.buese.com;

Price: 59.95 euros, also available in black / white and black / neon yellow;

Volume: 30 liters;

Weight: 898 grams;

Material: 95% polyurethane, 5% other;

Country of Manufacture: China;

Particularities: Main compartment with roll closure

plus:

• Easy strap adjustment, shoulder straps and back section satisfactorily to well padded
• Main compartment easily accessible and practical cut (two-thirds filled with standard luggage)
• relatively easy
• attractive price

minus:

• Very poor equipment, no additional inside pocket
• Shoulder straps are not fully articulated and may press something on the armpits after a long period of time

Conclusion: A pure sack, nothing more and nothing less. Not for organization freaks, but great for the uncomplicated small transport of somewhat bulky things. Great as a bad weather second bag.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

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Dainese D-Elements

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Dainese D-Elements.

providers: Dainese, Tel. 00 39/0/4 44/22 41 00 (Italy), www.dainese.com;

Price: 149.95 euros;

Volume: 26.2 liters;

Weight: 1098 grams;

Material: 420D nylon, 210D polyester;

Country of Manufacture: China (Ogio);

Particularities: Main compartment with roll closure, laptop compartment, completely removable interior, detachable waist belt

plus:

• Adjusting the carrying system is very easy
• Shoulder straps are very well articulated and very well padded, the back is well to very well padded
• Well thought-out division, very practical, good to very good equipment
• very easy loading, practical cut (two-thirds filled with standard luggage)

minus:

• Waist belt a bit too narrow; price

Conclusion: Looks a bit inconspicuous and looks like the typical Nur-Sack, but it has a lot behind the waterproof cover. Also comes from Ogio, one of the most well-known manufacturers.

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

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Dane professional neon

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Dane professional neon.

providers: Motoport, Tel. 0 44 56/89 95 71 00, www.motoport.de;

Price: 119.00 euros;

Volume: 27 liters;

Weight: 1368 grams;

Material: 1680D ballistic polyester, 420D ripstop;

Country of Manufacture: China;

Particularities: Main compartment with zip, laptop compartment, helmet compartment, detachable waist belt, space for Sas-Tec back protector (24.95 euros), separate rain cover

plus:

• Adjusting the carrying system is easy
• Shoulder straps well articulated and adequately padded, back section well padded
• Almost perfect waist belt in stretch kidney belt shape (over very thick jackets may be a bit too short)
• good equipment
• very easy loading, a lot of space (two-thirds filled with standard luggage)

minus:

• Not waterproof without a rain cover
• Zippers are not very reassuring
• heavy

Conclusion: The lack of water resistance (without the supplied rain cover) costs points, otherwise the unspectacular one plays Dane in the solid midfield, but priced almost above that.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

Givi Gravel-T

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Givi Gravel-T

providers: Givi, Tel. 09 11/95 51 00), www.givimoto.com;

Price: 99.90 euros;

Volume: 25 liters;

Weight: 560 grams;

Material: 50% nylon, 50% TPU (polyurethane);

Country of Manufacture: China;

Particularities: Main compartment with roll closure

plus:

• Adjusting the carrying system is easy
• Shoulder straps are well articulated, the back is adequately padded
• extremely light

minus:

• Shoulder straps are not padded enough and may be too short for thick jackets / upper bodies, waist strap a bit too narrow
• extremely poor equipment, no extra pockets
• Access to the storage compartment is relatively narrow (almost completely filled with standard luggage)
• Velcro on the roll fastener meant well, but may pull threads with sensitive cargo
• Price far too high for what is on offer

Conclusion: Backpack purism taken to the extreme – less is really not possible. That doesn’t have to be a disadvantage, but for a pack sack with straps it is almost 100 euros.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

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Held Zaino touring backpack

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Held Zaino touring backpack.

providers: Held, Tel. 0 83 21/6 64 60, www.held.de;

Price: 69.95 euros;

Volume: 20 to 30 liters;

Weight: 926 grams;

Material: Nylon fabric, 100% tarpaulin;

Country of Manufacture: China;

Particularities: Main compartment with roll closure, small removable pocket with zip

plus:

• Adjusting the carrying system is relatively easy
• stable click fasteners
• very practical, removable additional pocket in the main compartment

minus:

• Shoulder straps not optimally articulated and insufficiently padded, back padding a little too thin, waist strap a little too narrow and possibly too short (from size 56)
• Access to the main compartment is relatively narrow (filled to the brim with standard luggage)
• Side pockets have practically only an alibi function

Conclusion: Another representative of the purist class. Clear (comfort) weaknesses in everyday use, especially on longer tours. For short, waterproof transport, however, it’s okay.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

Hero Zaino

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QBag Vaude backpack 11

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QBag Vaude backpack 11.

providers: Polo, Tel. 0 21 65/8 44 04 00, www.polo-motorrad.de;

Price: 109.95 euros;

Volume: 25 liters;

Weight: 884 grams;

Material: 100% polyamide;

Country of Manufacture: Vietnam (Vaude);

Particularities: Main compartment with double drawstring and click fastener, detachable waist belt

plus:

• Adjusting the carrying system is very easy
• Shoulder straps are very well articulated and adequately padded, the back is well to very well padded
• perfect waist belt in kidney belt shape
• few, but absolutely practical, additional pockets
• extremely easy loading (three-quarters filled with standard luggage)
• relatively easy
• excellent workmanship
• Price-performance ratio is right

minus:

• Shoulder straps should be a little more padded

Conclusion: Absolutely successful combination of just-sack and detail-loving uber-sack. Vaude know-how is what counts. No space miracle, but hard to beat as a companion for every day.

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

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SW-Motech Drybag 300

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SW-Motech Drybag 300.

providers: SW-Motech, Tel. 0 64 25/8 16 80 50, www.sw-motech.com;

Price: 69.95 euros, also available in signal yellow;

Volume: 30 liters;

Weight: 1158 grams;

Material: Tarpaulin (polyurethane);

Country of Manufacture: China;

Particularities: Main compartment with roll closure

plus:

• Adjusting the carrying system is very easy
• Shoulder straps perfectly hinged and well to very well padded, back section well to very well padded
• Abdominal belt sufficiently wide
• extremely easy loading, lots of space (half full with standard luggage)
• attractive price

minus:

• Lean equipment, no additional inner compartment; relatively difficult; Unfortunately, the outer compartment is not completely waterproof

Conclusion: There were absolute practitioners at work. Anyone who appreciates the abundance of space in a duffel bag and likes heavy tarpaulin quality is buying the right place here. Buying tip!

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

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Touratech Moto D-Fender

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Touratech Moto D-Fender.

providers: Touratech, Tel. 0 77 28/9 27 90, www.touratech.de;

Price: 119.95 euros (size M; for 129.95 euros in size L with 38 liters);

Volume: 29 liters;

Weight: 680 grams;

Material: PU-coated nylon fabric in two material weights;

Country of Manufacture: Germany (Ortlieb);

Particularities: Main compartment with zipper, can also be used as a luggage roll

plus:

• Adjusting the carrying system is very easy
• Shoulder straps perfectly hinged and well to very well padded, back section well padded
• extremely easy loading (large zipper over the entire length of the back section, half full with standard luggage)
• very easy

minus:

• Instead of a chest and waist belt, there is only one height-adjustable cross belt – a disadvantage at high speeds
• poor equipment
• price

Conclusion: The robust purist’s unusual loading path is sure to have its fans, but it is rather impractical for loading things up. The missing waist belt is a no-go.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

Vanucci backpack VST06

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Vanucci backpack VST06.

providers: Louis, Tel. 0 40/73 41 93 60, www.louis.de;

Price: 119.99 euros;

Volume: 27 liters;

Weight: 1446 grams;

Material: “water-repellent coated textile material”;

Country of Manufacture: Indonesia;

Particularities: Main compartment with zipper, laptop compartment, front pocket for sleeping bag, sleeping mat or similar, detachable waist belt; Extra pocket for dirty laundry / shoes, integrated rain cover

plus:

• Adjusting the carrying system is very easy
• Shoulder straps are very well articulated and still well padded, the back is well padded
• very lavish furnishings
• relatively easy loading (approx. 90% filled with standard luggage)

minus:

• A little too playful
• Waist belt too narrow
• heavy
• not waterproof without a rain cover

Conclusion: An additional pocket here, an extra zipper there – but the developers really let off steam. A little less would probably have been a little more. Even with the price.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

This is how MOTORRAD tests

Klaus Herder

Man and machine: After each test lap, the driving impressions landed directly in the test protocol.

The specification in the test invitation was: “Backpack for everyday use (daypack), volume approx. 20 to 35 liters, suitability for motorcycles, d. H. waterproof or at least water-repellent (waterproof not only via a separate rain cover), suitability for motorways up to around 150 km / h.” Two copies of each test sample went into the race in order to be able to identify outliers if necessary. For the volume and material information, MOTORRAD relied on the manufacturer’s information, the weight given is a MOTORRAD measured value. The driving tests were carried out with a five kilogram heavy “Standard luggage”, Consists of a 15.6-inch laptop, one-liter water bottle, motorcycle jacket thermal lining, sweater, a pair of gloves and a wallet. With every loaded rucksack, the MOTORRAD endurance test Yamaha MT-07 went on an extensive test lap around Stuttgart, which, in addition to city and country road traffic, also had a part of the motorway to offer.

The water tightness test was carried out in the sanitary area of ​​the editorial office, where every backpack was given 1.5 liters of water via a high-pressure water sprayer. At the final “Dry test” Previous test experiences were verified in the MOTORRAD conference room. In addition, all the zippers, compression straps, the carrying systems and all the equipment features had to face the curious fiddling instinct of other colleagues. Finally, the testers collected statements on the quality of workmanship and practicality. The final evaluation is based solely on the points awarded in the individual test categories. In addition, there is again the absolutely subjective “Hit list of the testers”, However, it has no influence on the test results and is only intended to show the willing reader that the official test winner can definitely be the personal favorite – but does not necessarily have to be.

Hit list of the testers

Klaus Herder

Jorg Lohse’s favorite is the QBag backpack.

Jorg Lohse (46)
    1. QBag
    2. BMW
    3. Dainese
    …
    10. Givi
    11. Alpinestars

Klaus Herder (53)
    1. BMW
    2. QBag
    3. SW-Motech
    …
    10. Hero
    11. Alpinestars

MOTORCYCLE final scoring

The backpacks scored points.

And once again it has been proven: BMW does not win every MOTORCYCLE group test! Victory went to a polo house-brand product manufactured by a well-known outdoor outfitter. But solid goods can also be found in the other places. Even the taillight still drives a safe test result “Good” on.

However, this does not make the selection any easier for the potential backpack buyer; because the spectrum ranges from the ultrapuristic “Just-sack” (such as von Buse, Givi, hero and Touratech) to the almost completely equipped “Zip orgy” à la Alpinestars, BMW and Vanucci. The exact study of the data boxes is particularly worthwhile this time. This should make it possible to find your own personal bag favorite.

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