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I have been thinking about this as well as I have some 'credit card touring' planned, and don't want a sweaty back or panniers. I'm going for a large bar bag (5-10L; Otrlieb etc.) and one of these: http://wildcatgear.co.uk/products/seat-packs/
They look like they will stop sway and more tucked out of the way than a Carradice type; the drybags you need are quite cheap on fleabay. Only downside is that stuff in here is not very accessible mid-ride.
There is a greater supply of this type of gear from the US (http://gypsybytrade.wordpress.com/2012/09/19/homegrown-bike-bags/) and Alpkit make frame bags to add extra volume.
Altura make post bags but I have heard of frame failures mid-ride and 'bounce and sway' with loaded bags.
Beam racks aren't great by all accounts.
What about a Tubus Fly? 330g and easily fitted via the QR and a Salsa seat clamp with rack boss. Even fits my road bike.
I used a carradice camper long flap with an SQR clamp system,very stable and easily detaches for security.