I am not sure if this is the best place to post, but I want to use a bikepacking setup for touring. What have people used and works for them - bags, weight, equipment, any recommendations?

I am looking at the AlpKit bags at the moment as I have the seatbag already, but I am not convinced they are the most practical for longer trips, however I don't have any experience with the setup, so might be wrong. I've been looking at this list and there seem to be so many manufacturers: http://www.cyclingabout.com/complete...manufacturers/

One thing is I like to have lots of little pockets and space at the front as I keep taking cameras, food, hats/gloves out and putting them bag in all the time. Also I would like to have everything waterproof as those are the kinds of places I seem to prefer cycling in.

What bags have you used and how do you find this type of setup for longer trips?

Thanks