Originally Posted by
veloiste
I've been commuting with a backpack for over a year, but I just recently installed a rack and bought some Ortleib Back Roller classics. Holy crap! What a difference! My back is no longer sweaty and it's so nice being able to move easier without something on your back. I honestly can't believe I didn't make this change sooner.
The only other change I'm considering making is buying a trunk bag for things like drinks and my soup cup. I find it hard to keep these things upright in a pannier. Alternatively, I could get a small basket to mount on the front and use small bungee cords to tie down everything.
Do any of you transport drinks or food? How do you do it?
I use a backpack and see no reason to change as panniers aren't really mutlimodal in my opinion.
I always freeze soup for transport and leave it in my office window (summer) / on the heater (winter) and when it's thawed, it's ready to eat
If I must, I will reheat it in a microwave.