Originally Posted by
oban_kobi
I used a backpack for months, then I got sick of it, especially because of the heat. I go to college, so it's horrible to carry a heavy pannier all day, so I just stick my backpack in it on the way in, then wear the backpack and carry the pannier. Sure, I may as well stamp "dork" on my face, but it's a LOT nicer than having that monstrosity on my back.
What a novel solution. I've carried both a pannier and a backpack at my university. It gets old, too. I find that simply carrying less makes life a lot easier. Think about how much you use the things you carry and give the dead weight the boot. =]