Originally Posted by
hardboiled718
+ for the messenger bag.
I also ride a fixed gear bike and although I've searched for some sort of rear or front rack I can't find one that will install easily on my frame. I like the messenger bag because I can swing it around and get stuff without having to take it off like with a backpack. I have also been able to fit some big things that I know wouldn't fit in a normal backpack.
I disagree with the messenger bag ... I find it way to mobile when I'm riding in the mountains ... I guess that I want one bag for everything ... traveling (rail / boat / bus / plane), cycling, jogging to work ... a messenger bag doesn't meet those requirements.
I find 20L more than enough for a few days of clothes ... a 13.3" rMBP, mobile, wallet, passport, pens/pencils, deo, facecream, toothbrush and the U-lock ...
and lunch in a tupper.
I've optimised most of life that way ... it's like living in a MUJI.