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Old 02-18-19, 07:29 PM
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From my experience 4L in a backpack would not be a comfortable set up for long distance riding.

Three issues:

1. 4L is nearly 9 lb's which will wear on you after a while. I sometimes use a small pack touring but it only has light day clothes and a down jacket.
2. Air movement and heat rash. On a hot day that pack will press against your back and you will get sweaty. The sweat will not evaporate as it usually does and you may get a rash or worse, the sweat will trickle down the back and into your butt, making you more prone to saddle sores.
3. That weight presses down on your spine and into the saddle, making you heavier and again more prone to saddle sores.

Bottle cages are good or, if you want to use a dromedary, look at a frame bag. That keeps the heavy water weight within the triangle where it is most stable.
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