Originally Posted by
gmacmt
I dont know what I have to gain by trolling this forum, but your concerns are legitimate.
I am kind of considering forgoing the impossibly light with a bit of a compromise for comfort by using two small lowriding front panniers.
I've never understood trolling either. OK sorry if I caused offense. You should get that list together, it's amazing how long it can become without "administration".
That Gogo is interesting, but I think I'd be a bit uncomfortable in it. You might also look at the tents at
http://www.tarptent.com. Some are lighter than the Gogo, but they do need a pole
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n38trYmHBdk
I'm not really a fan of putting all the weight up front, I'd look at the bike packing solutions of a saddlebag with a bagman support.