I like to carry stuff with me - it is my personal preference. And I ride with a large saddlebag on my road bike to carry the stuff I want to bring with me.

The large saddlebag does not interfere with my pedal stroke.

I ride for my own enjoyment, not to live up to others' expectations of what one should or should not be doing. If a large saddlebag full of stuff offends some sensibilies, well, so be it.