Originally Posted by
Juha
This. If you do go this route, a QR bag holder makes life easier (although the QR adds some weight to the setup).
I've never seen the need of a quick release, or a Bagman if there is sufficient saddle to rear wheel clearance. I leave the saddlebag on the bike and only take it off if I'm traveling on a bus, plane etc. It only takes a minute to undo the leather straps that hold the saddlebag to the saddle.