RiderBag Best sellers, deals & our review

About RiderBag

RiderBag makes high-visibility reflective backpacks for motorcycle riders and bike commuters. Its About page tells the origin story: the founder was hit by a car on his motorcycle commute, heard the driver say "I didn't even see you," and realized his all-black laptop bag made him nearly invisible at night. The result was the Reflektor35, a 35-liter backpack built around hi-vis colors and reflective material. The site's headline claim is that it lets you "be seen from 500 ft."

The catalog

This is a focused store with 22 listings, priced from $24.99 to $129.95 (median $89.88). Most of those listings are the same core bag in different colors:

• The Reflektor35 reflective backpack is $89.88 in black, red, orange, pink, blue, and hi-vis green. The site says it comes with a free helmet net and rain cover.
• The Reflektor35 + CE2 Protector combo pairs the bag with a CE Level 2 back protector for $129.95 (compare at $139.99), in six colors.
• The Universal CE Level 2 Spine Protector is sold alone for $49.95. The listing makes a fair point: the foam pad in many riding jackets isn't certified armor, or is only CE Level 1.
• The Xtreme tactical backpacks come in 30L ($99.95) and 45L ($119.95), in black or hi-vis red, aimed at gym-to-office-to-trail use.
• Smaller items include reflective sling bags ($34.99) and dri-fit sports caps ($24.99).

Six items were on sale at the time of our research.

How it compares

Most motorcycle backpacks are black or dark gray, and many that add reflective trim keep it small. RiderBag's difference is building the whole bag around visibility, then adding rider-specific details. According to the About page, those include a removable helmet net, glove-friendly zipper pulls, a laptop compartment, and an underside zipper that doubles as a back protector pocket. Bundling CE Level 2 armor into the bag is unusual at this price.

Shipping and returns

The shipping policy says orders process within 24 hours, standard US shipping (3 to 5 business days) is free, expedited is a $9.99 flat rate, and priority 1 to 2 day shipping is $23.99. Everything ships from the US. PO box orders take 8 to 10 business days.

The refund policy allows returns for 30 days from purchase, extended to 60 days for purchases between November 1 and December 24. Items must be unused and in original packaging. If a product tears, breaks, or malfunctions from a manufacturing flaw within 6 months, RiderBag will exchange it after receiving the damaged item. One inconsistency: the shipping page says support will email you a free return label, while the refund page says you pay return shipping, so ask first. Contact is easy: phone 888-324-3850, support@riderbagusa.com, and a mailing address for Riderbag LLC in Miami, Florida.

What stands out

• Visibility first. Hi-vis colors and reflective material across the whole bag, not just trim.
• Armor combo. The Reflektor35 plus CE Level 2 back protector is $129.95.
• Free US shipping with 24-hour processing, shipped from the US.
• Holiday returns. Purchases from November 1 to December 24 get a 60-day return window.

Our favorite RiderBag products

• Universal CE Level 2 Spine Protector – Motorcycle Back Armor: A universal CE Level 2 spine protector for $49.95, an upgrade over the uncertified foam pads in many jackets.
• Riderbag Reflective Motorcycle Backpack: The core 35L reflective motorcycle backpack for $89.88, which the site says includes a helmet net and rain cover.
• Riderbag Reflektor35 Motorcycle Backpack + CE2 Protector — Hi-Vis Orange: The Reflektor35 backpack plus a CE Level 2 back protector in hi-vis orange for $129.95, combining visibility and armor.
• Riderbag Xtreme 45L Tactical Backpack - Red: The Xtreme 45L in hi-vis red for $119.95, sized for gym, office, and travel gear in one bag.
• Riderbag Hi-Vis Green Sling Bag – Reflective Crossbody: A $34.99 hi-vis green reflective sling bag for essentials when a full backpack is too much.