Kriega Max 28 Expandable Backpack Review

Kriega's newly released backpack is the first new design the brand has brought to market in a few years. It is one of the more versatile packs we have seen in the motorcycle market, built for years of daily use.
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If you're after motorcycle luggage, whether you're strapping it to the bike or to yourself, Kriega needs no introduction. Their brand new Max28 backpack is the epitome of years of experience and it shows the attention to detail that makes this brand loved by hordes of motorcyclists. They market this bag squarely at urban riders, but anyone that is familiar with the build quality and carrying comfort of a Kriega bag knows that its usability extends far beyond the concrete jungle.
The Max28 is equipped with Kriega's Quadloc-Lite harness that distributes the weight evenly across the torso and makes their bags so comfortable on the long haul. The bag itself consists of three sections: a fully waterproof pocket for a 15 inch laptop against your back, a fold down zipped compartment containing loads of organiser pockets on the front of the bag and a 22 litre central compartment in between. Need more space? This central section expands to a capacity of 28 litres, big enough to even hold a full face helmet. Whether you're after a day-pack or a weekender, with its 10 year guarantee the Max 28 will be with you for many miles to come.
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[@1990-t1j]

At first look I thought, no, I'll stick with my R25. But then I saw the details and thought, yes! Then your struggle to get a slim 15'' laptop in put me off.

[@jorisruys]

How waterproof do you think the main pocket will be when strapped on like a tail pack for long distance riding in the rain?

[@GS-xg4nz]

I'm a sucker for design so tempted by Kreiga....BUT...my £35 fully waterproof, comfortable LOMO 30L rucksack does the same job as the R30. Still tempted though *design*.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Kriega is very tempting

[@toriasummers2670]

Thanks for the video buddy. However, I tried to get my 13 inch MacBook Pro into the waterproof sleeve and it would not go in far enough, even with a little bit sticking out the top - there was a good chunk of laptop that wouldn't fit in. How anybody can get a 15 inch laptop in there, I do not know !

[@ldesp7590]

What one do you think is better the Max 28 or TRAIL18 ADVENTURE ?

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

It just depends how much you're looking to carry (plus the styling a bit too) - I would take the Max 28 for the extra storage

[@rubenferreira542]

Hi! Really liking this new backpack from Kriega. I'm just a bit concerned about having my 13" Macbook Pro bouncing around in the backpack due to the fact that it's suspended. Is the hydration bladder compartment big enough so we could put the laptop pouch inside it? I think it would be a good way of keeping the laptop a bit more tight in the backpack.... Thanks a lot.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Hi Ruben - this is not really it's intention. If you have a couple of items of clothing, this will keep the laptop pouch secure

[@IlIlIlllIlIlIllli]

Ruben, what is the bottom made out of? Is it 1000D or 420D?

[@sgtace]

Is there coming new "laptop" bag from kriega like urban?

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

We don't know yet... watch this space

[@brianbenson8869]

It is a great bag, thanks for a good review. I have one question, is there a gap built into the bag for the hydro tube to go through. I can't find one?

[@IlIlIlllIlIlIllli]

It should be where the strap. It feeds out where the shoulder strap

[@atrack123]

Can you still attach US-drypacks to this bag if/when necessary?

[@IlIlIlllIlIlIllli]

There are no loops on it to attach a drypack. Kriega said themselves that it wouldn't really matter since it's expandable

[@laodealmuqarrabun656]

Dang, finally! something urban! Btw, can you tuck that laptop sleeve into the hydration pocket?

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Hi - it's not something we would recommend

[@informedcarpet]

100 percent waterproof?

[@andreyee3455]

What is the use of that stand alone flap in the main compartment? I didn't catch it in the video

[@IlIlIlllIlIlIllli]

It's made out of hypalon material which is waterproof. So since it flaps over over the bag it can keep the top of the bag from getting wet

[@debroyprasenjit]

Great review. How would this fare against the R25? Use case: 70% Commuting with a 13" MacBook Air & 30% Long distance travel.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Well it has a little more storage room, and should fit your laptop with ease - but they're both Kriega, so they're both virtually indestructible and will last pretty much forever!

[@debroyprasenjit]

Right. Thanks.

[@josephthomas723]

What bag would you recommend to hold a Moto jacket and a pair of shoes, just going to use to hold work stuff and change into work stuff then put bike stuff in there

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

It depends a little on the size of your jacket and feet, but this bag would likely work well

[@StudyWithM3E46]

Think I could fit a change of clothes (dress shirt, pants, belt, pair of shoes, wet weather gear) in there along with laptop charger and stylus/pen?

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Hi Michael, Yes, you will be able to fit that in! - Iza

[@StudyWithM3E46]

@@UrbanRiderlondon thanks! You have a review of the kuryakyn xkursion XS Steward bag?

[@andrewthomas5547]

I was so close to buying this, but the 15" laptop issue has put me off :-(

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Too big? Too small?

[@andrewthomas5547]

@@UrbanRiderlondon from what I can gather from the video, too small.

[@rebelrider247]

I carry a 15 inch gaming laptop that is my work laptop for video editing with no problems. the bag entrance is small, otherwise a 15 inch laptop can sit perfectly in there.

[@markjacobs6294]

LOVE my 20 for everyday and short trips for over 10 years. Although this has my wallet twitching...

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

We absolutely love it.

[@crazybiscut]

Have my r20 for 8 years I have the same thoughts.

[@Yurii_Ko]

Why not to make whole backpack waterproof!?! 🤯🤯🤯

[@Hydro-od2rt]

These kriega backpacks cost way to much money I could never really afford one or justify paying for it

[@IlIlIlllIlIlIllli]

Yeah. It's $275 usd rn which is absurd. I got mind for $239 and been researching the materials they use just to make sure it's worth the price. I think it should be near the $220 mark.

[@oldcowbb]

@@IlIlIlllIlIlIllli i would have bought it at first sight if it was $220, now i'm just watching reviews nonstop to justify the cost

[@bigblue7091]

SOLD . . Not Buying another ☠CHINESE PRODUCT☠ Ever🌎