I'm not currently a student....
*sniff*
For those that are, enjoy it while it lasts.
When I was in law school, I had Arkel Panniers (T-42) and a shoulder strap. I carried the heavy stuff in the panniers and used the shoulder strap to carry them around. Then I carried the light stuff in the messenger bag. Somewhat cumbersome, but it worked. I was lucky, though, I could deposit some of the books, etc in my locker (law books are HEAVY).
Wire baskets might work, but I'd put some sort of net across the top to keep things from bouncing out. Plus I'd worry about rain (panniers fare much better in the rain).
Carrie Anne
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