I agree with you.. I just switched to a better backpack and wow!! I was able to carry a complete change of clothes plus size 11ew cowboy boots, food, tools, all the stuff, and it still felt light as a feather..

It will be a while before I go to panniers.. All my bikes are sport/racing road bikes.. I love to keep that look..

Here is the backpack I am using now, sweet!!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...N2KJFT3HFFX6AR