Originally Posted by
alathIN

Old setup with trailer, new set up with panniers.
The new setup looks nice! Not just losing the trailer, but the new bike as well!
Your new situation looks a lot like mine, with two full panniers on the back. On my school/work days, I'll have all my books in one, and the other will have work clothes, change of clothes and shoes (I have clipless pedals--don't wanna be clopping around in those shoes all day!), a couple of meals, toolkit, bike lock(s), and whatever else I think I might need.
I think it really just comes down to packing your bags efficiently. I have to keep everything very organized, or else it won't fit.