This backpack is quite a hefty thing when loaded down with all my gear. I don't know how big exactly, but imagine a 2-3 big books + some notebooks + sometimes a notebook PC. So, pretty heavy. Thanks to the other guy for the Arkel Bug bag suggestion. It's cool, but just got this nice and fancy Jansport backpack that even fits a notebook computer. So, I don't want to buy another bag. The Topeak rack looks nice. Are there any other really strong ones. Just wondering b/c my piece of crap seatpost one just isn't strong enough. I'd really like to see the motorcycle web bungy cord thing. That might do the trick.

So, if I get a new rack how do I mount a milkcrate or a bucket on it? Never seen anything like that, but sounds pretty strong. That would be awesome and I could just throw the backpack in the bucket. Any ideas?