Racing Gear Bags and Backpacks
Racing gear bags and backpacks help protect helmets, organize safety gear, carry electronics, and keep track-day essentials together. The right bag can make it easier to transport and organize everything from a helmet and suit to tools and small hardware. Behrent’s carries racing gear bags, rollers, and backpacks for hauling different equipment, including helmets, shields, scanner gear, electronics, and HANS devices. Protective bags from Simpson, Bell, and Impact Racing may include heavy-duty outer shells, soft padded interiors, external pockets, and easy-carry handles for travel between the shop and the track. Use a racing helmet bag to help protect the shell and finish, a microfiber bag to store helmet shields, or a larger bag for scanner and electronic equipment, headphones, and accessories. A racing backpack can be a practical choice when you want hands-free storage for personal items and race-day essentials.
Shop Behrent’s for Racing Gear Bags and Backpacks
Shop racing gear bags and backpacks for helmet protection, organized storage, electronics, and easy transport to and from the track. Compare size, padding, compartments, carrying style, and storage features to find the right bag for your gear.
Item Number: IMP62100012
$269.95
Usually Ships In 3-5 Business Days
Item Number: IMP62100011
$269.95
Usually Ships In 3-5 Business Days
Shop Racing Bags by Use
Choose the bag based on what you need to protect and carry. Smaller padded bags are better for helmets and shields, while larger gear bags and backpacks give you more room for apparel, electronics, accessories, and other track-day essentials.
| Bag Type | Best For | What to Look For |
|---|---|---|
| Racing helmet bag | Protecting a helmet during storage and transport | Heavy-duty outer shell, soft lined interior, shield storage, external pockets, and room for a neck restraint if needed |
| Helmet shield bag | Storing and protecting extra shields | Soft microfiber construction, scratch protection, and room for spare shields |
| Scanner gear bag | Carrying electronics and accessories | Dividers, padded storage, external pockets, and room for headphones, scanners, and small gear |
| Racing backpack | Carrying personal items and track-day essentials | Comfortable straps, multiple compartments, clear construction where required, and weather-resistant materials where offered |
| Helmet/HANS bag | Carrying a helmet and head-and-neck restraint together | Separate or divided storage, padding, carrying handles, and enough room for both pieces |
| Roller helmet bag | Moving larger loads with less carrying | Wheels, handle design, interior padding, and storage capacity |
Racing Bags for Different Track-Day Needs
The right bag should make it easier to protect your gear and keep it organized between the shop, trailer, pit area, and track.
- Best for helmet protection: Padded racing helmet bags with soft interiors and durable outer shells
- Best for extra shields: Microfiber shield bags that help protect against scratches
- Best for scanners and electronics: Larger gear bags with dividers and pockets for headphones, scanners, and accessories
- Best for track entry policies: Clear racing backpacks where a track requires or recommends clear personal bags
- Best for carrying more than a helmet: Large bags with multiple storage compartments or roller bags with room for additional safety gear
Frequently Asked Questions About Racing Gear Bags and Backpacks
How do I choose a bag for my racing helmet?
Look for a bag that protects the helmet while giving you enough room for the gear you normally carry with it:
- A heavy-duty outer shell that can handle regular trips to and from the track
- A soft, lined interior that helps protect the helmet from scratches
- Extra space for a spare shield
- External pockets for headphones, hardware, and other small accessories
- Room for both the helmet and a head-and-neck restraint if you want to store them together
What’s the purpose of a clear racing backpack?
A clear backpack can make it easier to meet entry policies at tracks that require or recommend transparent bags for personal items. Many are also made from water-resistant vinyl, which can help protect gear when the weather turns.
What should I keep in a racing gear bag?
A larger racing gear bag can hold your helmet, gloves, shoes, extra shields, electronics, headphones, hardware, and other small accessories. Pack it around the gear you use most often so race-day essentials stay easy to find.
What’s the difference between a racing helmet bag and a racing gear bag?
A helmet bag is mainly designed to protect the helmet and, in some cases, extra shields or a neck restraint. A larger gear bag or backpack gives you more room for apparel, safety equipment, electronics, shoes, and accessories.