I've posted about it before, but time usually doesn't permit even an overnighter. I knew about a group trip months in advance and marked it on my calendar so I could finally carve out the time to do it. Anyhow, here's a picture:



It's a Revelate tail bag, DIY frame bag and DIY harness for the front, so it can use multiple sizes of bags. Basic stuff I carried: Eureka spitfire 1 tent carried in the tail bag with poles and stakes in the frame bag. GSI minimalist also in the tail bag. A pair of pants, underwear and 2 pairs of socks, and a down pillow also in the tail bag. Front bag was a small dry sack with a big agnes insulated mummy shape pad and a light primaloft jacket in place of a sleeping bag because it only got to maybe mid 60's overnight. Frame bag was a mix of snacks, food, instant coffee, spork, gloves, toiletries, camp towel, etc.

The bike is a little over 20 pounds before fenders. As pictured, it was 38.5 pounds with gear and food. I thought the heavy tail bag would give me more issues while climbing out of the saddle, but all in all, it handled really well and rode really smooth.

This setup can be adapted for winter as well, just add a bigger bag on the front. I'm sure I could do multiple nights on it as well. I'd just be making more grocery stops. All in all, a blast to ride and camping with friends was great fun as well, if a little rowdy for my usual tastes.