I second the advice on getting a mid drive for the hills, the Yamaha Cross Core and Giant Explore E+3 are both lighter than the bikes you listed, I'd add fenders, a rack, lights (the Cross Core has a headlight and is prewired for a rack rear light), and an Arkel Haul-it for your backpack.
Last edited by Dewey101; 06-06-19 at 11:50 AM.