Packing a 4x5 on a bicycle

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I know this was taken up in the past but I'm still trying to decide.

I finally put together my touring bike (a Surly Disc Trucker). Here in the Philippines there are a lot of places that you can get to on a bicycle than in a car, plus you can easily stop on the side with your bike and photograph on the spot as opposed to parking and walking. So my choices for carrying a 4x5 would be panniers (like an Arkel Signature V), a porteur bag (like Surly Porteur House), or strap a photo bag (like the lowepro Magnum 650 AW) on the rack.

All three have their pros and cons so I was wondering what you guys think or suggest.

Thanks in advance!

Strapping a knapsack on a rack, preferably with cinch straps should be fine. I do this with my 5x7 kit:



Given that the Lowepro backpack I use is padded and the kit is tightly packed, I've had no issues with travelling like this.

My bicycle also happens to have running boards, which are handy for strapping the tripod to. However, having a tripod across your back isn't too bad.