Originally Posted by Fullcount

You know I was wondering if that was possible with my backpack. You are one of the first I have come across that has chosen that method. And you are spot on, everything in my pack serves several purposes. Fully loaded with food and water, I'm at 30 lbs. when I see some of these fully loaded touring bikes at 40 to 70 lbs., I am thinking this is a luxury tour.

That was my original intent to thru hike the AT in 2016. You can check out my journal on TrailJournals.com. Who knows, I may still make it yet, but time does not permit an extended two week pre- trip shake down to see how the knees and ankles will respond. There truly is no way to get into shape other than hiking. Most folks do not realize how roots, rocks and down hill stretches can take a toll after a solid eight hour day. Maybe the smooth pavement of the TransAm Trail will be kinder to an out of shape 52 year old gypsie at heart.

I have an Osprey 60L bag, a BMB Hamoock, a set of RibzWear gear and a Marmot bag. I also have a Hubba Hubba that my be better for stealth camping. Let me ask you a question, having the pack on your back, does that cause any top heavy conditions? Seems like an old fashion banana seat and Sissy bar arrangement t might come in handy. Shucks I see some Harley's set up this way. If your going to build a bike, that may be an option. You may have started something Bikenh. Thanks for the input.