Originally Posted by
MTBMaven
Ideally I would get a seatpost rack with a small bag to carry my gear and stay in hotels. All I would carry are light city cloths, second jersey and shorts, rain gear, small toiletries, small amount of food for each day, and limited repair gear (links of chain, tire, tubes, etc.)
Ultralight touring has been gaining popularity for a few years now (similar to ultralight backpacking).
Strap on a big Carradice saddlebag and load up with just the essentials (like the items you mentioned). You can get away with riding a racing bike and not having your spokes disintegrate beneath you. Me, I like strapping a 6-pack or watermelon onto my rack and riding into camp after a long day.