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In this case I’d go with like a randoneur/racktop bag, much more useful space, I’ve used my restrap dry bag for commuting occasionally and it’s doesnt work year round, you can just aboutfit a rolled up t-shirt, jeans and some squashed shoes (something low profile like vans or converse or some nike flynits) you just can’t get a lunch box in with all that.
I’ve never invested in a rack top bag but I know I should, you’d easily fit all that in and if you have some elastic straps /pockets built into it you could easily shove a light rain jacket into that if you need to take it off.
Plus it would still have room for a lock, maybe some light shopping if you happen, boots/heavier weight clothes too for the winter. Most are easy to take off the rack at either end as well.
Restrap make one that looks great actually and works with a quick release mount. Don’t forget there’s a forum discount if you go with restrap!
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Leave a pair of shoes at work and you save some space.
I always struggle when it comes to trying to squeeze a lunch box in as well. Some may say buy a smaller luncheon container but then that means less food... -
randoneur/racktop bag
+1. This is my set up for my commute. Can fit work clothes, laptop, waterproof, lunch, lock, a bunch of other miscellaneous shit, and a load of shopping on the way home too. Versatile as fuck.
Jules
Eejit
Thanks for the info! Running a carradice with the sqr block now but as I don't have to carry the laptop anymore it's way too big and saggy.
Work clothes, don't mather that much, I just roll them up now and they are pretty decent while arriving at work.
Jup, so the restrap seemed handy for the rain gear as it had bungy cords on which I could hang the jacket.
front rack and panniers seem sturdier and less swingy tho. It's my commuting/tourer/winter bike so I guess the front rack wouldn't slow me down that much as I'm already slow :p
Goddamn instagram and all the bikepacking hype.