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Revelate Designs, the price is high, but extremely well made, and compared to a pannier and rack, with no requirement beside having a reasonable amount of seatpost showing, I think it's cheap.
I grimly believed that there are two types of cyclotourist; the Peds and the Cyclist.
The Peds are those who chosen the type of travelling because it was the cheapest and quickest way of getting around, they enjoyed the country and the freedom that the bicycle offer
The Cyclist does not only did what the Peds do but they also take great pleasure in riding their bicycle.
You can build the perfect round the world touring bike that handle brilliantly under load and withstand abused, but it will never be as enjoyable and exhilarating as riding your lightweight road bicycle.
Bikepacking allowed you to tour and enjoy the bicycle at the same time, i know I sincerely do