Originally Posted by
noglider
I agree with kit. Backpacks are awful for cycle touring.
Really? Many couch surfers I've met have some sort of bag they carry with them. Not saying don't use the frame-mounted stuff ... by all means ... just saying that I feel like some sort of carry-able luggage provides some utility. Of course, if it is just a day-tour, I suppose you don't really need that much stuff anyhow.