Sounds like people are crossing deserts without water every day. )) to me going light weight touring is not about going "faster", it's about light bike handling. There is nothing ridicule going light ))) Yes, we also toured with panniers, 2 of them, never 4. Here with this setup there is all I need. Tools, spare bike parts, tent, sleeping, cooking, food for serval days, off the bike clothing, warm clothing, rain gear, and and and ... 3x0,75mL water + if needed a foldable flexible 2,5L water bottle. Of course I could carry a whole household with me, but why .. with this setup I can be out 4 weeks or 4 month.