Originally Posted by
staehpj1
Another option is to carry a very light backpack. Rei makes the Flash 18 that weighs 10 ounces if you take out the pad. Sea to Summit makes the Ultra-Sil Day Pack that weighs 2.4 ounces. They are both great to carry a bit of extra stuff once in a while, but I found that I didn't mind wearing my Flash 18 all day on tour with a few items I want to keep handy or ones that I don't want to leave unattended. It is great for trips to the store and I also use it a bit more heavily loaded for sections where I need to carry extra food or water duie to long distance between restock points.
Possibly, That is what I have done, but I find that food like bananas and tortillas do better not pressed into a hot sweaty back while riding. Also, pointy items are very uncomfortable in a bag without padding. One of the joys of being able to make your own gear is getting what you personly want. What I want is more like a frame bag that can be packed away or cinched up when not being used.