So to recap thus far, you guys would like the following features in this bag:
- Everyone wants a shoulder strap. How important is a shoulder pad, the kind that is slotted and feeds over the strap and helps prevent the strap from slipping off your shoulder? Also I do think you would need a handle facing out just above the lip of the top case to retrieve the bag – even if it were a small loop. That way when you load the bag using the loop handle the shoulder strap would naturally hang below the bag, positioning the bag over the shoulder strap when loaded in the top case, possibly eliminating having to tuck the shoulder strap in to close the top case. Just my thoughts, what do you guys think?
- I think we all agree a perimeter zipper is the logical choice for this bag.
- It was mentioned no pockets to keep cost down and while this is true my thoughts are it would be a lame bag without at least 1 pocket. Am I off track, is a pocket really unnecessary?
- I know Jeff stated Packing Cubes would be prime for this bag and I agree. How many of you would use this bag with the Packing Cubes? Should they come together with the bag as a set? Bare in mind the Packing Cubes are time consuming to manufacture, the bag itself can be produced in less time than the three smaller bags used to divide the space. However with that said these achieve the maximum utility in gear storage and organization. It is one feature that is unavailable elsewhere with competitive products.
I am really enjoying this design process with you guys, as it gives me real world insight I might otherwise miss. I too am an avid motorcycle enthusiast, and I ride almost daily (even in the Chicago winters provided the streets are clear) however I recognize my personal preferences are not always the norm. I believe we can collectively design a great product here…keep the comments coming!
Patrick
Big Bike Outfitters Inc.
www.BigBikeOutfitters.com