Spring is coming! New Rain-Ready Ride Bag 🌧️🏍️

As Portland riders, we know one thing for sure — if you wait for perfect weather, you’ll never leave the house. Spring mornings can start dry and end in sideways rain, and when you’re riding into the shop with important gear, like a laptop, that’s always a gamble.

So we’re giving the Black Explorer Backpack (22L) from Viking Bags a try. ☝️

Weather-resistant TPU construction and rugged ADV styling — ready for Portland’s “sunny-ish” forecast.

🌦️ They claim it is built as a dry adventure backpack, made from tear-resistant, weather-resistant fabric — exactly what we need here in Portland. It claims you can strap it to your shoulders or mount it to a luggage rack, and it suppose to be designed to handle the elements without sacrificing comfort.

Padded, breathable straps built for all-day comfort — whether it’s a quick commute or a wet spring ride across Portland.

💻 Once it arrives we will update on all the important things to see if it checks off what we're looking for:

22L of smart storage with room for your laptop, daily gear, and the essentials — protected from unpredictable rain.

Is it...

• ✔️ Is it weather-resistant TPU construction to help keep electronics dry

• ✔️ Are the shoulder straps Comfortable that won’t chafe on longer rides

For daily shop commutes, quick city rides, or weekend trips, this looks like solid gear.

We’ll be putting it to the test during these spring months and reporting back — but if you’re a fellow PNW rider looking for a dependable waterproof-style backpack, this might be worth checking out.

👉 Check it out here:https://www.vikingbags.com/collections/motorcycle-backpacks

Because in Portland, riding doesn’t stop for rain — and neither do we.