Hard vs. Soft Saddles

[ReddingJohn]

The Sopris soft saddle he's talking about does not put any pressure on the spine. It's nothing like a dog pack. It has two stiff (but not rigid) load-bearing panels that sit on either side of the spine in the same place as a normal wooden saddle sits. The panels flex enough to conform to the back but are stiff enough to bear weight without collapsing in the middle.

Nanno,

With your experience do the soft saddles provide enough support for 50 lb panniers?