LOL! I was feeling that way today. I took my steel Schwinn up into the mountains to see how it did moderately loaded. In the winter, the heavy bags are quite nice, keeping my speeds low and my face from freezing.

Since this thread is about "Fully Loaded carbon frames"-

My only thought I had while riding some of the unmaintained gravel roads, was- "Gee, a 1200-1500 gram carbon frame would be taking a real beating right now." - but when compared to 30+ year old well used steel frame, who knows what would snap first!

Also- the long wheelbase of the older bike was nice on the descents. So stable, even with an incorrect fork rake, I could do it loaded with no hands. (don't tell anyone though)

Gratuitous pic of the schwinn up on skyline today. I should have taken some pics of the fireroad getting there. I do like the idea of the carbon gravel bike/ lightly loaded carbon gravel bike/ perhaps with frame packs/ etc as mentioned. I need to approach wife carefully regarding this matter :