Your mom will wish you wore this. Be seen, ride safer.
Insanely Reflective Motorcycle Backpack - Glowrider
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Protector goes in the laptop sleeve. Bladder hangs inside, tube through the shoulder strap.
Your family and friends will wish you had this backpack. If you're a rider that cares about comfort, functionality and living life - this backpack was made for you.
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- Be seen and ride safer. Features the largest, most reflective panels of any backpack. This means no more "Sorry mate I didn't see you".
- No more shoulder and back pain. Padded, super-wide shoulder straps and chest strap to take pressure off your shoulders.
- Easy to use with gloves on. Large zipper pulls and quick release straps make it super easy to use and adjust - even with gloves on.
- Aerodynamic design means no wind tugging. Slimline design and elastic to hold straps means nothing to catch wind and pull on your shoulders.
- No annoying helmet bump. Shoulder strap designed so your helmet won't bump your bag when your tucked.
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Holds all your important things. 35L capacity with pockets for your laptop, phone, wallet and other belongings.
Protector details: The optional CE Level 2 back protector is built to absorb impacts, flex with your back, and keep you protected. It fits securely in the laptop pocket of our backpacks for reliable, everyday carry.
Hydration reservoir details: This 2L hydration bladder hangs securely from the Velcro loops inside our backpacks. It’s made from food-grade TPU, with a glove-friendly locking bite valve, insulated drink tube, and quick-connect system for easy refills.
What 380+ riders rave about
Quotes are from real customers.
Insanely reflective
"Spotted from a mile away."
Holds everything
"More spacious than it looks."
All-day comfortable
"Super comfortable. Light weight."
Built to last
"A very well made backpack."
A motorcycle backpack without compromise.
We refused cheap zips, thin straps and fabric that frays. Every part is named so you can compare it with any listing on Amazon.
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Insanely reflective panels.The largest reflective panels of any motorcycle backpack. Front, both sides and both shoulder straps. Light grey by day, bright white the moment a headlight hits.
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Genuine YKK zippers, glove-size pulls.The zippers that don't jam, snag or fail. Oversized red pulls you can hook with a gloved finger without looking.
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1680D ballistic nylon body.The heavy-duty fabric used in luggage that gets thrown around for a living. Holds its shape under load, shrugs off scuffs, won't fray at stress points.
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Helmet-clearance shoulder straps.Wide, padded straps that sit low on the shoulder, with the top of the bag shaped so your helmet clears it when you tuck.
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Side pockets you can reach on the bike.One on each side, sized for an action camera, sunglasses or a bottle. Zip open without taking the bag off.
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Nothing flapping in the wind.Slim aerodynamic profile and elastic keepers on every strap end. No wind tugging at your shoulders, no straps whipping your arms. Extra-long chest strap closes over any jacket.
Drivers don't miss this backpack.
Most drivers who hit a rider say the same thing afterwards. "Sorry mate, I didn't see you." Cops and riders call it SMIDSY.
Same rider, same bike, same night. Left: a normal black backpack. Right: the Glowrider. The reflective panels bounce headlights straight back as bright white, from behind and from the side. Be seen, ride safer.
35 liters. A pocket for everything.
Laptop, change of clothes, lunch, tools, camera gear. Here's where it all goes.
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Padded laptop sleeveTakes up to a 17" laptop. The optional CE Level 2 back protector lives here too, flat against your spine.
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Main compartmentChange of clothes, lunch, a jacket. Phone and wallet pockets on the back wall so they don't sink to the bottom.
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Front compartmentZipped mesh pocket and slots for chargers, keys, tools and pens.
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Side pocketsSized for an action camera, sunglasses or a bottle. Reachable without taking the bag off.
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Rain cover in the baseWaterproof cover stowed in the bottom pocket. Pull it over the bag when the weather turns.
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Helmet loopThread your helmet strap through the external loop and carry the lid when you're off the bike.
Front compartment
Everything small has a slot, so nothing rattles loose.
Side pocket
Action camera, charger or sunglasses, one zip away.
Hydration ready
The tube routes through the shoulder strap slot to a bite valve. The same slot runs a cable to your helmet camera.
Adding the protector or reservoir? The protector slides into the laptop sleeve. The 2L bladder hangs from loops inside and the tube routes through the shoulder strap. Both fit with your laptop still in.
At night, drivers see light. Not motorcycles.
The car behind you is closing fast. The driver is half-watching the road. Your tail light is just one red light. To his brain, that could be a car very far away, or a car with a busted bulb a long way back. He doesn't know what you are. By the time he figures it out, it's too late.
The reflective panels on the back of this bag aren't a tail light. They catch his headlight and bounce the beam straight back as bright white, right at his windshield height. He brakes long before he reaches you. You ride home.
Sore shoulders. Helmet knocking the bag. There's a better way.
Normal backpacks weren't built for a jacket with armor in it. The straps sit too narrow, the chest strap doesn't reach, and every time you tuck, your helmet smacks the top of the bag.
This one was built on the bike. Wide padded straps clear your jacket. The extra-long chest strap takes the weight off your shoulders. The top is shaped so your helmet never touches it. Riders in airbag vests and full leathers say it fits with room to spare, and the slim profile means the wind can't grab it.
Us vs them
How the Glowrider stacks up against what else is out there.
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| Glowrider Backpack | Generic Amazon backpack | Premium moto backpack | |
| Extremely reflective, every side | ✓ | ✕ | small panels |
| Straps built for a riding jacket | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| 35L, fits a 17" laptop | ✓ | usually smaller | 20L, 13" laptop |
| Helmet clears the bag when you tuck | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| YKK zippers with glove-size pulls | ✓ | ✕ | YKK |
| Ride it, return it if it's not for you | 100 nights | 30 days | 30 days, then defects only |
What riders say about this backpack
Every review below is from a verified buyer of this exact backpack, collected by Judge.me. The photos are theirs.
Buy the Glowrider now
My husband rides a black XSR900 in a black hoodie and a black helmet. Before this backpack, the only thing you could see at night was his taillight. Once he put the Glowrider on and took off, I was blown away. He went from practically disappearing to being noticeable from a distance. Now I'm ordering a second one because there's no way he's giving it back.
My go-to bag
I commute to work on my bike and need something that carries everything without feeling like a suitcase on my back. 35L gives me room for my laptop, a change of clothes and electronics. The zippers and straps are easy even with riding gloves on. And it makes you glow. A driver behind me at a stoplight complimented me on how bright and visible I was.
Winter visibility
I bought this backpack to increase my visibility on the work commute. After putting it on, I noticed a distinct decrease in the close calls. The fit is comfortable, and it handled a short stint through light rain without damaging the contents. I would definitely recommend wearing reflective gear during the darker months.
Amazingly spacious
My oversized 17" laptop barely fit my old bag. In this one it fits with ample room to zip up without coaxing, plus all my work gear. Now the drivers in my area can see me clearly, and I no longer need quantum math to fit everything in.
Best backpack in 8 years of riding
I'm a big guy at 5'11" and 280 and this fits great over my shoulders and my Helite airbag jacket. The pockets are huge and I easily fit everything I need. It lights up like a Christmas tree at night. You might think it's expensive, but it's the last riding backpack you'll ever need.
Super reflective, could use a bit more structure
I'm a retroreflector geek and was concerned about how good the reflectivity would be. It's great. I ordered it with the back protector, which is a solid value. Built well for the price, though I wish it had a bit more structure and a couple more internal organisation options.
Real Judge.me reviews of this backpack, lightly trimmed for length.
"Riders die because drivers don't see us. Most drivers in motorcycle crashes tell the police the same thing: 'I didn't see him.' Most of those crashes happen in low light. That's the entire reason I created the Glowrider reflective line.
Google 'motorcycle backpack' and every result is black. Black bag, black jacket, black bike, at dusk. So I built the backpack I wanted for my own commute: the biggest reflective panels I could fit on it, straps that clear a helmet and a jacket, and room for a laptop and a change of clothes. Hundreds of riders have reviewed it since. I read every one."
Common questions
Why is it better than other motorcycle backpacks?
- It helps you survive by making drivers notice you. Google "motorcycle backpack" and you'll notice the others are mostly black. Hard for drivers to see during the day, almost impossible at night. This one has the largest reflective panels of any motorcycle backpack, on the back, both sides and both shoulder straps.
- It's built for a riding jacket. Wide padded straps that fit over armor, and an extra-long chest strap that actually closes over a jacket and takes the weight off your shoulders.
- No helmet bump. The straps sit low and the top of the bag is shaped so your helmet clears it when you tuck. Riders coming from normal backpacks say this is the thing they notice first.
- Nothing flaps. Slim aerodynamic profile with elastic keepers on every strap end, so the wind can't grab the bag or whip a strap into your arm.
- Easy with gloves on. Genuine YKK zippers with oversized pulls you can hook with a gloved finger.
How much can it hold?
35 liters. Here's what riders typically carry:
- A laptop up to 17" in the padded sleeve
- A change of clothes, lunch and a rain jacket in the main compartment
- Phone and wallet in the back-wall pockets, chargers and keys in the front organiser
- An action camera or bottle in each side pocket
One reviewer fits two 12-packs. Another packed for a weekend away.
Will my laptop fit?
Yes, up to 17". The padded sleeve sits against your back so the laptop stays flat and protected. If you add the back protector, it slides into the same sleeve in front of the laptop.
Will it fit over my jacket and armor?
Yes, that's how it's designed to be worn. The straps are wide and padded to sit over textile or leather jackets, and the chest strap is extra long so it closes over armor. One reviewer at 5'11" and 280 lb wears it over an airbag jacket with room to spare.
Will my helmet bump the bag when I tuck?
No. The shoulder straps are designed to sit low and the top of the bag is shaped so your helmet clears it, even fully tucked on a sportbike.
Can I carry my helmet on it?
Yes. There's an external loop on the backpack. Thread your helmet's chin strap through it and the helmet hangs from the bag when you're off the bike.
What's the back protector?
An optional CE Level 2 certified back protector, the higher of the two impact ratings. It slides into the laptop sleeve so it sits flat against your spine, flexes with your back, and adds real protection without a strap-on vest. Pick the "+ Protector" or "+ Both" option above to add it.
How does the hydration reservoir work?
The optional 2L bladder is food-grade TPU. It hangs from the loops inside the bag, and the insulated tube routes out through the slot in the shoulder strap to a glove-friendly locking bite valve. Quick-connect fitting for easy refills. Pick the "+ Reservoir" or "+ Both" option above to add it.
Does it glow?
It's extremely reflective, but it doesn't emit light itself. In daylight the panels are a light grey. The moment a headlight touches them, they bounce the light straight back at its source and you light up bright white. No batteries, nothing to charge.
Is it waterproof?
The bag itself is water resistant, so your gear stays dry through light showers and quick rain bursts. A waterproof rain cover is included and stowed in the pocket at the base of the bag. Pull it over the bag for heavier rain or longer wet rides.
Is it hard or soft shell?
Somewhere in between. It's not a hard shell, but the 1680D ballistic nylon holds its shape better than normal floppy backpacks.
How much is shipping?
To the US: When you order over the free shipping threshold (visible at the top of the cart), your order qualifies for free US Standard Shipping. For orders under the threshold, a flat shipping rate applies regardless of order size.
To any other country: When you order over the free shipping threshold, your order qualifies for free Standard Shipping. For orders under the threshold, shipping cost is calculated at checkout based on package size and destination.
How long does shipping take?
To the US: We ship within 1 to 2 business days of your order. Shipping normally takes 3 to 5 business days to arrive.
To any other country: We ship within 1 to 2 business days of your order. Shipping normally takes 2 weeks, but can take up to 5 weeks if there are delays caused by customs.
Can I return it if I don't like it?
Yes. Ride it for 100 nights. If it's not for you, contact us for the return instructions and send it back for a full refund.