Originally Posted by
andycook
...Need to look for ways to hang gear on my bike and not on me.-Andy
If you don't want to get crazy researching and shopping, I would just invest in a Topeak MTX DXP Trunk Bag/Pannier with a compatible Topeak rack. The DXP bag is large enough for all your tools, spare tubes, and even your lunch, plus has two fold-out panniers to carry your clothes, your shoes, and even a laptop. Best of all, if you get the right Topeak Explorer rack, the bag will slide right on and off so you can easily remove it when you get to work.
There are hundreds of options to choose from when looking to move your gear from your back to your bike. No two people here will have the same opinion about which is best, so don't make yourself nuts. The setup I described above took me almost two years to settle on, but once I bought it, I've never looked back.
Congratulations on your first commute!