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Old 04-16-15 | 12:42 AM
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Juha
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Originally Posted by jade408
Backpacks: how do you guys do it?
I don't, I use panniers (or a large saddle bag for the one bike that doesn't have a rear rack).

But if you have to carry stuff off the bike a lot, panniers are not the optimal solution. Some panniers have optional carrying systems that transform them into backpacks. Here's Ortlieb's as an example. I don't have personal experience on how well they work. In my use, the biggest drawbacks would be not being able to carry both panniers, and having to deal with a wet and dirty pannier.

Have you considered strapping the backpack on the rack?

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