Panniers vs. Backpack for commute

[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?