Originally Posted by
rivers
Thanks. These are my bags (without frame bag) on my road bike for a trip I did last summer. I will be using my CX/gravel bike for this trip as the frame geometry is slightly different and I have more frame clearance, bigger handlebars and better gearing. My problem with strapping the poles to the handlebar bag is they are too long (50cm poles, 40cm handlebars), so they will need to be secured to the outside of my saddlebag.
I have a rectangular 2-man dome tent I use for most of my touring and camping. Because the poles for it are pretty long I cut them in half and then bought brass tubing to put on the cut part. Now the poles fold up compactly and are easily put on my rack.
Cheers