Bikepacking - a viable alternative to racks & panniers

That saddlebag you made looks awesome andytk, props!

Having made something simliar, even with my professional setup i know they can be a bitch.

Thanks! Spent a lot of time looking the mini-messenger and day pack of yours to figure out how some bits should be stitched together. Getting ready to try a slightly larger and better supported version over the next couple of weeks...