Panniers vs. Backpack for commute

[Trek420]

Good reason to get another bike one for each hauling method

[jordanpattern]

Oh, I see! I figured the baskets were fairly easily removable. In that case, I definitely need panniers, since I have neither the space nor money at the moment for multiple bikes! (My apartment is 300 square feet!)

[moderncyclista]

I vote "panniers" all the way.

Messenger bags and back packs are okay, but "sweaty-back" in the 3 seasons out of the year sucks.

Saying no, to back-pain - I went with panniers and never regretted it.

Some small rides I still break out my Chrome bag for.
(there's my two-cents worth )

[badger]

it's been a months-long process but Ifinally bought an ortlieb city shopper pannier today at REI using their 20% off discount and my dividend. Ortliebs are so expensive and never on sale, so I figured there'll be no better opportunity to buy one.

Several months ago I bought a pair of cheap-ish panniers from our REI equivalent, but the bags are small, and I hated the idea of carrying two bags. So, I carried on using my backpack.

I probably should've looked into the basket option, but I would still need to have invested in a waterproof bag as it rains so darn much here.

[Trek420]

I probably should've looked into the basket option, but I would still need to have invested in a waterproof bag as it rains so darn much here.

I saw a rider with something like this in the Wald basket. Waterproof and a backpack. But you can always get another bike

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/4...l-Dry-Bag.html

[badger]

I saw a rider with something like this in the Wald basket. Waterproof and a backpack. But you can always get another bike

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/4...l-Dry-Bag.html

yes, that is a fine option!!

[Trek420]

yes, that is a fine option!!

The waterproof bag, getting another bike, or both?