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Old 02-27-24 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Trentkln27
Hi everyone. I'm relatively new to cycle touring. Only tour I have done is Ragbrai. I did that 3 years but would like to try unsupported touring. I am converting one of my road bikes to touring. I am just curious what you pack where. I was hoping to put my tent on the front rack but it doesn't fit between the drops. I have rear bags but not fronts yet. I was thinking mess kit and a few clothes in front and everything else on the back but I'm unsure. Advice or suggestions of what to load where would be appreciated.
My packing strategy is informed by an article from 1982 by Jim Blackburn in Bicycling Magazine (find it here). Short version: the bike handles best with more of the load carried low and forward.

Generally, I carry food and cooking equipment…which is small but dense…in small front bags and large bulky…but light…stuff in the rear bags. Sleeping bag is carried in a dry bag on top of the rack as is the tent. Nothing but dry stuff goes inside the panniers.

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