Originally Posted by
wolfchild
I prefer to use a backpack or messenger bag for carrying my personal belongings such as clothing, spare tubes and tools. I only use panniers and trunk bags for doing grocery shopping. Many times when I only have a small grocery load I just stuff everything into my messenger bag.
I've been thinking about trying some commutes with backpack on a bike that doesn't have a rack.
My only reservation is that my pannier load is 12 pounds, including a stout lunch. That seems quite a load on your back.