Originally Posted by
steve-in-kville
Thus far in my car-lite lifestyle I've been using a cardboard box bolted to my rear rack. Its worked well but I've come across a few security concerns in the past. So I've been giving some serious consideration to using a backpack even though I detest having anything on my back while I ride.
Does anyone have a system they use?? A pack would be nice as I can take it into a store and keep all my valuables handy. But then its one more thing I need to worry about.
I use panniers, and they work very well for me. I can carry a lot of stuff, and in warm weather I don't get all sweaty. However, this choice does mean a loss in terms of performance. This doesn't bother me, but it might bother you.