Originally Posted by
mgopack42
Hi every one, thanks in advance for your help. I am going to do a 5 day tour from Marin County to Cambria for the Eroica CA weekend with some friends. I haven't done any touring since 1978 when I had paniers and a rack. We have lodging arranged, and everything I need at the Cambria end will be transported down by my SO via car.
this is what I was thinking for my set up. 2 5.5 L dry bags on the forks, and a small (3.4 L) triangle bag as my main storage. A top tube bag for things I need at hand, and a handlebar bag for my DSLR. I also have a feed bag along side my stem to hold a long lens. I am a bit worried about water availability on part of the route, and I have tried to ride dehydrated a couple of times this year to great sorrow. So I have used some Wolf tooth adapters to rig 3 bottles in the main triangle and one under the down tube.
OK, here is what I don't know... Is this too much, not enough, or just right. I also have a cheapie seat bag, figure 10 L., But I don't care for the thing wagging behind me.
I figure I need some tools, 2 sets of kit, toiletries, sandals or shoes for off bike, shorts, shirt for off bike, jackets, etc. All comments and suggestions welcome.
MARK
It sounds like you aren’t camping. That’s what usually increases weight and the need for more space. If you can get all that you need into the space you now have, that’s all the space you need. If you have a tent, sleeping bag, pad, cooking gear, and food, you probably need more space.