Riding bike to work

[Coronet]

 Looks like I'm going to start riding my bike to work a lot more (120 miles a day). Dam diesel for my truck is costing me $160 a week now.   
Can't take it anymore.
Several problems with this and need some advice.  First -Storage, I have a tank bag but need more storage. Don't like the look of hard luggage (makes me feel like I'm on a Gold Wing, god forbid!) let alone the cost. Think saddle bags might be the way to go and was hoping someone could recomend a good brand/choice.
Second - 29 degree mornings/80 mph = COLD. Need to get some cold weather gear that I can wear over my work uniform and can change out of quickly and easily when I get to work - oh yea, don't have an unlimited budget to spend on this stuff.
Any and all advice would be appreciated - except mabe from Klavdy. 
Thanks
Mark H

[SlowOldGuy]

Hey Mark,
The speed limit on the tollway is 70 mph!  But I guess at that speed, you'd get run over.  :-)

I have a set of Tour Master Cortech saddlebags that work great on the FJ.  They have straps with clips that secure them to the bike and are very easy to get on/off.  If you need extra storage, there is a tail pack that integrates nicely with the saddlebags.

I may be getting off work early today (~2:30).  Do you still work around the corner from me on Plano Pkwy?  If so, give me a call if you want to arrange a meetup.  9728359515.

Cycle Gear has began carrying heated gear.  It's a nice place to try on then internet shop, although I think they'll price match.  

If you don't need a lot of extra storage, have you tried a backpack?

David Raforth

[RichBaker]

Chase Harper makes good bags and has a GREAT warrantee, and GREAT customer service. I bought a Stealth tankbag from them many years ago, it never comes off the tank, so they've replaced it 3 times, most recently last year. Last time was the 1st time they told me it was repairable, but they gave me the option of a new one for 1/2 price. They have upgraded the bag substantially since the previous replacement, so I went with a new one....

[Klavdy]

Not after appreciation, sniff,,,
But you could look here.

[Coronet]

 David
First chance I had to get back on the computer, worked late last night. Would like to get with you and see the Tour Master Bags. Would next Monday or Tuesday after work - work for you? Tried the backpack don't really like wearing one.

Rich
Like the Chase Harper bags, definitely one I'm considering.

Klavdy
Your not such a bad guy after all -----  oh my god, did I just say that.   

[NancyKeller]

After watching videos on the different travel on backpack s I choose this one. It is fairly smaller than a school backpack. Once you unzip to open main portion of bag there is a zippered compartment on the flap....that is where you put a iPod/music device....there is a small slip where u place your ear buds through ...they end up coming out of bag by the handle at very top of the flap....for the other part inside.... there is a zipper and a small mesh storage compartment. Then u have a non-zippered compartment where u can store your iPad or documents. I was able to stick in a few documents that were 8 1/2 by 11. The width fits perfect however papers stick out about 4-5 inches. The largest portion of the inside of bag...I can fit two large blankets. If any one interested can have a look here