Originally Posted by Brian25

most rack/ pannier/ set ups weigh from 7 to 10 lbs Trailers tend to weigh 17 lbs and up. You will not feel the difference on flat ground, but on hills it is significant. If you would like the idea of eliminating 1/3 of flat tires, eliminate the trailer. One thing I have noticed that it is nicer to have a bunch of different compartments as apposed to one big compartment. It's always a big digathon with the single trailer sack. Assuming that you like being organized.