Originally Posted by kokomo61
...how do I carry the extra gear if my bike doesn't take a rack?
I don't want to wear a backpack - should I get a seat post rack for the ride?
There are many large saddle bags that don't require a rack.
I like the
Velo Orange Saddle Bag (
http://www.velo-orange.com/saddlebag.html).
Carradice bags are also popular & come in many sizes (
http://www.wallbike.com/carradice/ca...addlebags.html).
If you want something more modern, look at the
Ortlieb Saddle Bags (
http://www.wallbike.com/ortlieb/saddlebags.html)
or
Jandd Mountain Wedge 3 Bag (
http://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30...ils&sku=BG2531).
Finally, you could get some toe straps & use them to tie your extra stuff to your existing bag.