Lugging your load

[Drago]

Inspired by a conversation elsewhere on these hallowed pages, how do you lug your kit when commuting, and why?

 

[ianrauk]

Pannier

 

[classic33]

Rucksack. Limited storage space at the far end.

 

[swansonj]

Two panniers. One left permanently made up with a padded laptop bag held in the middle of the pannier with copious quantities of bubble wrap; the other for tools, lunch, waterproof, lock etc.

 

[Drago]

Rucksack at the moment. I travel as light as I can, carry in a much as possible in my truck when I drive in.

 

[cyberknight]

Panniers.

 

[mangid]

Rucksack for commutin, external frame so good ventilation, waterproof, Ortlieb 5 year guarantee.

Do use Panniers for shopping light loads, and have a trailer that I use for the weekly family food shop.

 

[Markymark]

Pannier. Much less sweaty. Also dont fancy having gear strapped to my back in case of an off.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Mostly panniers, sometimes rucksack, sometimes basket, sometimes trailer

 

[potsy]

Rackbag with fold out panniers, tried the rucksack a couple of times but even with an 'airflow system' my back was covered in sweat.

 

[IncoherentJeff]

Always a backpack but looking to change to panniers soon.
Pannier aficionados what's best/to be avoided?

 

[slowmotion]

I started with a pannier but found that I really didn't need the volume because I don't have to lug much stuff to work. I have been using a £9.99 Lidl rucksac for the last couple of years and I really don't notice it any more. I cut off the padded waist strap because it was far too high up to be doing any good.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Rucksack, not bothered about a sweaty back as I get a shower at work.

 

[vickster]

Super tourist rack, topeak super bag with fold out panniers...awesome kit and is rather smaller thank a rucksack once the sides are folded in

 

[winjim]

Carradice saddlebag.