Thanks for the pics.  I am still torn.  I have an organization fetish and is hard to tell about the bag without seeing one in person.  I was thinking of getting the 25 with the 10 addon but maybe  I should just go with the 30.  I like the idea of being able to use the 10 as a tail bag though. 

THe 25 is probably your worst nightmare in terms of pockets. it has 3.

1 small enough for about 3 ipods.
1 medium enough for 2 bottles of water.
1 large enough for your inmagination

This is hte damage on my R-25,

Yeah, if your idea of a good pack means more pockets than the Kriega packs might not be for you. But, as I said extra pockets and such mean more weight and bulk added to the pack. I've got a few of the Granite Gear Air Bags which I've used when I needed to org gear in my R-25. Couple of those, and maybe an air pocket or two and I'd be set for just about any situation. And, using those, you can move them to any other packs you might have for hiking etc.

Oh, one other thing i found about the R-25 - the width and curve at the top of the pack are almost exactly the same as a helmet visor. On a long trip (1500 mi on 4 days) I stashed a 2nd visor at the top of my pack - fit perfectly just inside the zipper

Thanks for the info everyone.

My old backpack's zipper is broken, so I just ordered a Kriega R20.     [moto]

Anyone pick up a R30 yet?  I can not find interior pics anywhere.  I was curious if there is a divider in the main compartment for a laptop.  Is there any other internal pockets or just the two on the outside.  Hard to find info.

Watch Kriega.us. For most of the packs they have video tours. None for R-30 yet, at least not on the site.

Their youtube channels got some more videos too: http://www.youtube.com/user/matrixmoto

Quote from: golgofett on February 13, 2010, 08:44:25 PM
Anyone pick up a R30 yet?  I can not find interior pics anywhere.  I was curious if there is a divider in the main compartment for a laptop.  Is there any other internal pockets or just the two on the outside.  Hard to find info.

the R25 does, but it wont it anything larger than a 14"

Quote from: He Man on February 14, 2010, 11:26:35 AM
the R25 does, but it wont it anything larger than a 14"

Could could still fit a 15 inch inside the main compartment though, just not in the sleeve for it?  Kinda at an angle and careful packing?

the main compartment could fit a two 17 inch notebooks. and a days worth of clothes  + dinner for 2

While I was waiting for my R20 to arrive, I was beginning to worry that it wouldn't be big enough for my computer, etc.

Well, the R20 arrived on Friday, and wow was I surprised!  It's rather long, and easily fits my 13" Powerbook  G4 in the Axio hard case, plus all my peripherals, glasses cases, phone, wallet, etc.  I borrow my colleagues Macbook Pro (15"?), and it too fit easily.

Even better is how comfortable it is!  I tried it this morning on my way to give an exam (grad courses have exams on Saturdays!   ).  When adjusted properly, the pack fits snugly against your body and because the weight is distributed differently than an ordinary backpack, you hardly noticed it.  Finally, the clasp that holds the harness together is a one-push release that opens easily.

I was so pleased, I ordered the US10 which can be attached to my R20 and double as a tailbag.

Once your US10 arrives, please share your thoughts. I've been pondering getting one of my own. I'd like to hear a bit more about them.

i broke the pull strap on my R25.  Right shoulder tightening strap that is. i tugged on it to adjust my pack, i use it often, because the pack is too big for me so im always trying to get that extra snug fit. Well it finnaly gave. the left one is fine

goes to show, i break everything i own. now i just need to figure a way to fix it. anyone know what kind of thread i should buy?

If you've got time to send it in, they have a 10 year warranty you know. I'd get in touch 1st before trying to cobble with up yourself

Quote from: yuu on February 22, 2010, 05:13:00 AM
Once your US10 arrives, please share your thoughts. I've been pondering getting one of my own. I'd like to hear a bit more about them.

Sorry man, I forgot about this.

I posted some info in another thread (w/ a few new edits):

I use my R20 with US10 attached for commuting.  The US10 rolls closed and is then held in that postion with 3 buckles, and its waterproof.

On a daily basis, I carry:
13" MacBook Pro inside Axio hardcase
assorted manuscripts and paperwork (about 50-75 pages)
computer peripherals, etc. (external hard drive, video adapter, ac adapter, laser pointer)
2 pair prescription glasses
collapsible umbrella
running shoes (size 11-1/2; inside US10)
iPod nano

...and that's an R20.

Sorry, crappy cell phone pic, but here's tonight's load (R20/US10 on the left):


The US10 is also large enough to carry a 6-pack.  The other day, I also fit a 4-hook door-mountable coat rack as well all the other stuff mentioned above.   

I'm still loving this combo:  I didn't think I'd be so impressed with a backpack.  

Quote from: yuu on March 16, 2010, 04:28:33 AM
If you've got time to send it in, they have a 10 year warranty you know. I'd get in touch 1st before trying to cobble with up yourself

10 years??? holy crap i thought it was a normal 1 year!

thanks for the info!