Most tank bags are oval, or at least have rounded corners. This might make sense for the shape of the gas tank, but it makes little sense for a lot of the things I want and need to carry on my bike. First aid kits, laptops, camera cases, and boxes of donuts to keep in good with the boss-man; these are all square, and I'd rather not spend a lot of time trying to cram a square peg into a round hole.
Chase Harper's 1150 tank bag takes a new angle on angles. Their bag measures easily at 14.5 inches by 10 inches by 4 inches. This is an expandable bag that increases the 4-inch hight to 10.5 inches, and a lot can be stacked into this rectangular pillar.
Constructed of 1000 denier Cordura nylon and equipped with a neoprene tank pad, you won't have to worry about the magnetic base scratching your tank. The base of the bag has a removable foam insert that can be used to prevent tools from rattling around. In addition to the main box compartment, there is an external pouch for change or whatnot. There is also a nice, big, rectangular map pouch for your printed map.
The unique shape makes this an ideal bag for students and business people who need to transport books, computers, and paperwork. Internal compression straps prevent sliding and shifting, and the sewn-in zipper hinges allow easy access. These are also stackable with other Chase Harper bags if you need more space. The drawback to stacking this bag, or even having it fully expanded, is that you are adding a lot of height to the tank in front of you, and that could get cumbersome pretty quickly.
Here's an expandable roll bag to add to your collection as well.
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