Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 6,659
Likes: 2,401
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Bikes: 2015 Charge Plug, 2007 Dahon Boardwalk, 1997 Specialized Rockhopper, 1984 Nishiki International, 2006 Felt F65, 1989 Dahon Getaway V
I like that you added reflectors. I use a backpack and run bungees from the seat to the back of the rack, but I see your seat post isn't high enough from the rack to do what I do.
23 years ago I experimented with a milk crate and used two 2-inch thick 2-foot long velcro straps designed to hold fishing poles to a boat. They held the milk crate very secure and yet, were very easy to unstrap.
I don't use crates anymore, but I carry one of the straps in my backpack for when I need it.