Originally Posted by
no1mad
Wasn't meant to be trollish, just that experience has taught me the more general the OP, the better/broader response will be. But now that there have been some responses, I can be a bit more specific...
The trunk bag seems like the best compromise solution to my problem. It's just that I'm kinda up in the air which camp I'm leaning towards. I can see Chip's POV. But there are times when I'm wishing that I had just a bit more space.
Hi no1mad,
See my PM.
For my commute of 14 miles (not my training long distance rides), I use a backpack to carry the overflow and put only lightweight, voluminous but low density items in it. It seems negligible to me, and actually is another insulation layer in the cold, though my back is not a problem.
BTW, where do you commute, and what extra stuff do you need to carry beyond the limits of the trunk bag? I probably am a pack rat myself.
