river_rivera45•22d agoProlific Poster

Switched from a backpack to panniers last month and my back actually thanks me now

I used to haul my laptop and lunch in a regular backpack on my 7-mile commute through downtown Portland, and my lower back was killing me by Friday. Got a pair of Ortlieb panniers off Craigslist for $40 and the difference in sweat and strain is unreal. Anyone else ditch their backpack and feel way less beat up after the ride?

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king.jordan22d ago

Same here, my back stopped hurting almost immediately after I switched.

brookefox22d ago

I bought a Leesa mattress three months ago and my back pain got worse actually lol. I know everyone raves about those foam mattresses but mine sinks too much in the middle and I wake up with my hips aching. My brother has a purple mattress and he says the same thing about his. I think it really depends on what kind of sleeper you are and what your body needs. Maybe I should have gone with something firmer but I'm stuck with this one for now.