Originally Posted by
teachme
Yes the backpack is heavy on the shoulders, but I found out on my ride home today that against the wind the pack on the rack offers quite a bit of resistance. Its just a different feeling while I'm riding.
I have an interesting solution to this.
I use a timbuk2 shift pannier/messanger bag.
90% of the time it is used as a pannier on my rack. If I am in a hurry or it is very windy (like yesterday) I use it as a messanger bag. It sits on my pelvis, not my back, so there are no shoulder, spine, or sweat issues, and no problems riding into the wind.