Thought I needed a rack and panniers for my 7 mile commute, then a guy at the bike shop in Boise set me straight
I was set on spending around $180 on a rear rack and panniers because my back was soaked in sweat every morning wearing a backpack. The mechanic asked how much I carry and when I said just a lunch and a shirt, he handed me a $25 seatpost bag and told me to try it for a week first. Turns out I was hauling way more weight than I needed, so what's the smallest bag setup you've gotten away with on a commute?