Review of the Kriega R20 backpack 20 litre storage

Do i go BIG or SMALL?????
Recently purchased the R20. Wanted something not too big as have additional storage with the motorbike.
Purchased from www.sportsbike...
kriega.com
Kriega backpacks range from 4 to 35 litres of storage
cost was £107 plus tax
Looks like its going to be a good size.
BUT if you have no other way to carry your stuff then go BIGGER!!!

[@marcusrichardson3472]

I've had mine for about 12 years, still works fine and not too manky. For commuting it swallows up laptop and essentials. On longer trips if I pack it full I simply strap it to the pillion seat, same as as US 20. Great bag. I've also never had a problem with things getting wet inside. Only a tiny amount of 'moisture' has ever got in.

[@johnstaring3210]

I bought an R20 for several long runs across Australia, west to east and return and bottom of WA up to Northernn Territory via the Gibb River road. On the west/east run and return the temp reached 47C in the centre and the hydra pack (3L) proved its worth as other riders were dehydrating and pulling into motel accommodation (scarce out there) as I continued to motor on. The pack is indeed comfortable and with the waist strap stays in place where it belongs. With the drybag sitting on the seat I can rest the back pack on top so feel no weight at all. Ideal. Last day on the road was 1700 km, the pack caused me no grief what-so-ever, only my sore butt did !!

[@gsd32i]

Yup they seem to be damn good backpacks for the motorcyclists 👍👍

[@HenrikElsberg]

finally someone who show how much you can fit in the backpack :)

[@marklock1238]

Great review! Thanks for showing what actually fits inside! So many reviews don’t cover this essential info.

[@gsd32i]

No problem. I would add that IF there is any doubt whether the 20 litres is big enough for you(it is for what i use it for) and you are going to use it as a regular 3-4 day trip away kind of thing, then I would go for the 25 litre. I can survive on x1 extra set of underpants and x1 t-shirt. Others can't ! lol.

[@rolandcarlile9568]

Had mine since 2006,been great,only gripe ,wish it was more waterproof, however i always have a couple of carriers inside as a precaution.

[@gordonsmall2498]

Brill Review. Off to Wales on a Motorcycle tour next couple of weeks. Looks ideal for what i need.

[@grayman618]

Really good video with good information compared to others. Just a question do you think you could use this bag with a tail bag or would it ride too low on your back and hit the tail bag.

[@gsd32i]

Good question . I didn’t in all honesty think about that . I guess if your bike has a forward lean, ie sports bike , naked , it won’t be a problem . Myself on my Africa Twin being sat upright may possibly touch a bag on the backseat but size would be the determining factor I guess .

[@johnstaring3210]

See my post above. I found the pack would sit on my dry bag comfortably.

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Great review, how have you found it in heavy rain as it's not claimed to be waterproof like the R30?

[@gsd32i]

I haven't had it in torrential rain, but there's always a bin liner 😂

[@danyfi1981]

Excellent review (I just bought it), greetings!

[@EUC_Crush]

Wow! Nice to see armor in the backpack. Do any other of the kreiger backpacks have the armor?

[@gsd32i]

I do believe that most , if not all , do .

[@Anouk1010]

Awesome review, thanks mate.

[@mart0071]

Great review mate, gonna pick one up this weekend :)

[@rexvaughn986]

How critical is the waist strap? Is the pack unstable or blow around without using the waist strap?

[@gsd32i]

Hi Rex, the strap is so critical that I don't use it.🙈

[@mervinyazon]

How is it on long rides? Any discomfort?

[@Arietepolaco]

nice review, Do you think I could fit a 15'' laptop in it ??

[@gsd32i]

Hi I will let you know when I get back from holiday in 10 days as my wife has a 15 inch laptop so I will get back to you then 👍

[@Kloppaz]

​@@gsd32iDid you ever get to try the 15" laptop? This is what's keeping me from buying it at the moment.

[@jaerdalas]

@@Kloppazany updates on that?

[@Kloppaz]

​@@jaerdalasno updates, I ended up getting the R22 model instead. Very happy with it.

[@jaerdalas]

@@Kloppaz Thanks for the answer! Will it fit a 15” laptop + notebook or file, maybe a book or two? Some gym cloths? There’s so little info on those bags and I’m afraid of shelling some money into them and not being what I was looking for!

[@ronaldbear1]

Bought an alpine star recently. I can literally just fit a laptop in it :(

[@laryangel4082]

Wow

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