Originally Posted by
BigAura
I'm curious as to why an "interested backpacker" would want to carry two front panniers, a large trunk, plus a full trailer load? What's your pack-list look like?
Touche BigAura.
I definitely would not carry as much stuff as I had on this overnight trip. But you know how it is when you are a noobie, you have to experience the limits. In all actuality, I had my BMB Hammock and my Hubba Hubba on the trip as I wanted to feel both weight on the front fork and the drag from the trailer. The following day, I rode back without the front panniers as a friend joined me at Chippokes and relieved me of the extra weight.
Next trip is on the 520 with just panniers to compare the difference.