The answer: by owning a backpack like the Cortech Black Motorcycle Backpack. It easily stores a full face helmet, even when the backpack compartments are completely full with your dirty gym clothes. It's made out of 1680 denier ballistic nylon, so you know it will handle a tumble or two. The padded helmet house stores into a hidden pocket when not being used, so you won't have to worry about it flapping around back like a disfigured flag of sorts. The shoulder and waist straps are ergonomic with mesh-padded backing to provide ventilation, and there is an interior pocket designed to hold a hydration pack or media player which has a rubber gate for the sip tube or earphone chords to get to your head. This bag has a lot of good features, but keep in mind that the extra weight of a helmet on your shoulders may require a massage from your significant other from time to time.

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Cortech's Sport tail bag is an excellent example of the versatility these bags offer. The exterior is 1680 denier ballistic nylon, and the interior has a soft tri-coat lining. The bag itself offers 16 liters of storage capacity that can expand to 18 liters. Most of this space is in the main top loading compartment, but there are internal pockets to help keep everything organized.

This tail bag might not be enough for you, but there are built-in buckles for Cortech's saddlebags. These buckles store neatly away under a Velcro flap when not in use, which makes this bag easier to carry considering it has a shoulder strap and rubberized carry handle. Reflective striping and a complementary rain cover make this bag as road worthy as any riding gear.

The attachment mechanism is the only point of contention. The bag does attach to the bike securely with built-in bungee cords, but they are not covered, and bikes with wide tail ends might meet with some unnecessary wear. If Cortech could throw some neoprene covers on those cords, this would greatly improve the product.

Compare this with the Shift Drifter backpack.

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Thankfully the folks at Cortech are around to try and offer a tank bag with everything you could want, and more. The Cortech Super 18 Liter Tank Bag really is loaded with pretty innovative features. For starters, it's constructed of thick 1680 Denier Ballistic Polyester. It has a large main flap that leads into a soft lined main pocket area.

Here's where it gets cool: It has an external eyeglass case so you can store your specs safely and access them easily. It also has a removable, clear pocket right on top of the bag where you can store a map and then take it with you. A built-in rubber-lined pocket with a slot for a sip-tube lets you store a hydration pack so you never get thirsty on the road again. The whole bag mounts up using heavy-duty magnets and works on almost any bike. It is removable and has hideaway straps so you can easily turn it into a backpack. Oh yeah -- a rain cover is included as well.

All in all, Cortech has really done a nice job taking a mid-sized bag and loading it with cool features that will hopefully make your ride as stress-free as possible. This bag is a good choice for any rider.

You'll also like this Chase Harper magnetic tank bag.

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The GX Air Series 2 uses a combination of natural and synthetic materials. The back, shoulder and elbow panels are all decked out with washable Brazilian leather. In addition, the shoulders and elbows are protected by CE approved armor. The rest of the jacket is made from thick, yet breathable, mesh.

Cortech gave the sleeves a pre-curved and rotated design that is supposed to tailor specifically to the sport bike rider. The insulated liner is waterproof and can be removed in the summer. For those after dark rides, the GX Air Series 2 features reflective piping all around the jacket and a large Cortech triangle-shaped logo on the back. Even so, the jacket's visibility is not great for night riding.

Cortech put all the bells and whistles on this jacket. It has plenty of venting, pockets and zippers. It can even be zipped to riding pants if you wish. If you are looking for a serious jacket and have the money, this is not a bad choice.

Here's another jacket with pre-curved sleeves.

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Cortech's Super Mini tank bag is bringing us back from the brink, because the next logical step is a car. This little bag has a 6.5-liter capacity inside a 10-inch long, 8-inch wide, and 5-inch high shell. The Super Mini is small enough that it won't crowd you or make you look like a transient (even if you are one), but big enough to hold the essentials.

A ballistic nylon exterior and heavy-duty zippers make this little bag tough. It adheres with a shielded, non-slip, non-scratch magnetic mounting system or a safety tether strap mount. The Mini comes with a rain cover, but if the weather turns and you'd prefer to call it a day, just grab the rubberized carry handle and find yourself some shelter.

The small size of the Super Mini makes organization that much more important, so Cortech has included a series of pouches on the main flap. This organizer panel will give you no-dig access to you phone, wallet, notebook, and pens. The main compartment is open to let you store what you like. A clear map pouch is standard. You can get the Super Mini in red, blue, or black, and all colors have the Scotchlite reflective logo. If you don't need 150 pounds of travel gear, this is a great little bag at a great little price.

Here's another magnetic tank bag with a lot of storage room to offer.

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The 13.5 oz. denim provides excellent abrasion resistance, and your elbows and shoulders are shielded by C.E. approved armor. An articulated, triple density back protector and EVA foam padded panels complete the protection.

Comfort is taken into consideration, too, with pre-curved and rotated sleeves, zippered vents at the chest, sleeve, and back, and hand pockets lined with mesh that can also function as vents.

For convenience, a zippered chest map pocket, internal mobile phone pocket, and zippered fanny pack keep everything you need easy to reach.

Combining classic denim good looks with high-tech protection, this DSX jacket will quickly become an old favorite.

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The self-actuated pull cords allow for easy adjustment at the hood and at the waist for a comfortable, customized fit, and the zippered hand warmer pockets are waterproofed for extra protection.

The three-layer Armortex construction ensures that the jacket is both waterproof and breathable, a la Gore-Tex.

For enhanced safety and abrasion resistance, the CortechWP fleece hoody features Kevlar panels at both the shoulders and the elbows.

Finally, the Cortech logos on front and back are reflective to increase visibility.

The front-zipping design is convenient and stylish while maintaining safety and durability.

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