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3. Two panniers on the sides & one big pannier on top
(I suppose I could just use the two side panniers & strap a sleeping bag, sleeping pad & tent on top of them with bungee cords)
My wife uses this method quite effectively. Carrying sleeping bag, pad, tent, pillow in a large bag makes it easier to handle rather than juggling all those separate items. This is especially important when shipping gear or boarding trains or other modes of transportation.
Ortlieb Packer plus with Ortlieb rackpack. She was taking a picture of me taking a picture of her.
Same system, only with smaller Ortlieb Packer Plus front panniers used on the rear.