Originally Posted by nattynate

Hey guys,

Been lurking for a while and finally decided to post. I make a ten mile commute everyday to school on my track bike carrying a rolltop pack that weighs between 60-70 lbs on any given day (mostly textbooks). I am looking for a carrying system that will be able to hold the same amount of stuff without putting as much strain on my back. Cost is a factor, and switching to a bike thats easier on the body isn't. I used to commute on a mountain bike i turned into a hybrid but the fixie is just too much fun . My current bag is a Timbuk2 Hemlock.