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I HATE tail bags, especially since I ride an adventure bike. Its hard to get your leg above and over the bag in a gas station
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I finally figured out how to do it. Instead of throwing my leg over like you normally do, bend your knee as much as possible and throw your knee over the seat in front of the tail bag, then when it's past the bag you can straighten your leg again.
I have made my peace with tail bags, but small fabric ones tucked right behind my butt rather than those ridiculous givis hanging way the hell out back. Another option is to use a kayak bag which is tapered and should be good aerodynamically:
SealLine Kodiak Taper Dry Bag
Get the short one!
I also like very small saddlebags, positioned right behind my legs if possible. I have an old Chase-Harper bag that is only 4" thick so it does not stick out. I don't think they make it any more. Ortlieb has a nice 4" bag, but it ain't cheap like my Chase-Harper:
http://www.aerostich.com/ortlieb-thi...addlebags.html