Messenger Bag vs. Back Pack

[Eden]

If you're carrying a lot of weight, the panniers are best for your bod.
But for a medium amt of weight, the backpack does keep it more balanced.

I'll agree with your first point, but not with the second. A messenger bag carries the weight lower and if you are wearing it properly, better balanced than a backpack. A bag with a stabilizer strap, a good fit, proper packing and setting it up properly are necessary, but I much prefer a messenger bag for comfort and stability.

[Jen-Jen]

I have used both messenger and back packs. I perfer backpacks and only because the messenger bag strap sets smack dab between my breast! I feel very exposed when the strap pushes my shirt down and outlines my breast. I get honked at as I ride.

I am currently looking at the timbuk2 backpack.

[Eden]

I have used both messenger and back packs. I perfer backpacks and only because the messenger bag strap sets smack dab between my breast! I feel very exposed when the strap pushes my shirt down and outlines my breast. I get honked at as I ride.

I am currently looking at the timbuk2 backpack.

Those of us with A cups have plenty of room inbetween the girls for a strap ...... (and not much to outline either )