Heres a quik pic of me and the rig at Tishamingo state park. This was one of the few good days, i.e. sun is out. It was about 45 degrees so thats why I look so big (lots of layering). It looks like a heavy load but most of the stuff is clothes and sleeping bags (yes, 2 bags). The heavy part is my spare parts bag on the rear rack--it weighs over 20 pounds. Good to say I didnt break anything, but being a firm beleiver in Murphies law, I carry extra anything that could break. More to come!