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Shift Large Gear Bag
You shouldn't put all your eggs into one basket, but you should put all your riding gear into one bag. With eight compartments, the Shift Large Gear Bag easily fits two sets of gear, one set of boots, two helmets, a goggle, a chest protector and even a place to store your excuses for losing a race. The multitude of pockets of varying sizes lets you keep everything organized and clean (two things that pose a challenge for me).

The two compartments for the boots (each holds one) are extremely well vented. To keep the loaded bag lighter and less bulky, I'd intended to use these breezy pockets as the perfect place to throw dirty gear for the drive home. But recently, I went on a road trip, and it was great to be able to pack everything, including my boots, into one bag.

The bag has a wheeled version, but I ordered the nonwheeled, much to the amusement of my coworkers. I like to be able to stuff the bag wherever there's room, and without the hard plastic bottom, the bag is easier to mash between two quads or jam into the backseat of an extra cab truck.

If I were planning to use the bag for airline travel, I would have gone with the wheels. As is, the bag only sees dirt and trucks. That's the way I ... roll?

I gotta have complaints, right? I'd like to see a top pocket where I can store items I don't want to see smashed (like my goggle). I'd also like to see a hard-cased inner sleeve where I can stash tear offs without the chance of their getting creased or crumpled.

The $99.95 bag appears well made. It has been on numerous trips to the track and still fooled someone in the office into thinking it was a brand-new bag. Available only in black, the bag has a well-padded strap for your shoulder, a hook for your keys, a padded changing mat for your feet and a nice, clean look for your image. -Pete Peterson