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I too am in the search for saddle bags. My criteria is to hold my laptop carry bag which will require a large saddle bag (18"L x 14") Then again, I question the wisdom of carrying a computer in a saddle bag. I think a trunk would transfer too much road whip to the tail of the bike that could be harmful to the computer. I've though about a messanger bag, but I don't like the idea of wearing a pack while I ride. It has something to do with the potential of hitting the pavement. Anybody commute with a laptop? What do you use to carry it. And, Plllleeeeeaaaassssseeee, don't tell me to buy a GS.



I commute with the laptop upright in a PORT backpack strapped on the Luggage rack against the sissy bar. I also make sure I keep a good backup of anything I really care about. The bag has good internal shock absorption material and the feet of the bag fit nicely in the rails of the rack, which means it stands there of its' own accord, even with you unstrap it. I keep a neoprene sleeve in the saddle bag for days it looks like rain for that extra water protection.

I tried the messenger bag thing and I hated it. I also had a small laptop that I could put in my saddle bag, but just it in a sleeve and I did not like that.

Hope this helps. Back up regularly...

Thom I might be wrong, I sometimes am.