Originally Posted by
Pratt
Nerd Alert!
Well, you asked.
I use four panniers, two in front and two in back.
Front, left stuff I use during the day, plus the tool kit. Map, snacks, sunblock, phone charger, first aid kit.
Front right, stuff I won't use until camp. Towel, camp slippers, air mattress, booties, lights and batteries.
Rear left, stuff I might want underway, rain jacket, warm shirt, under that, clean clothes.
Rear Right, Stove, food.
Tent and sleeping bag in stuff sacks on top or rear rack.
Stuff on the left is daily use stuff and will be available when bike is leaning on a wall, tree, guard rail.
Stuff on the right is less likely to be needed during the day's travel.
To further nerdify it, I do have a list of each pannier's contents, but that is to use as a packing guide for next year.
If being nerdy is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.
That’s the same organizational philosophy I follow. If it’s doubtful that I’ll need it on the road, it goes in right panniers. Tent and ground sheet on top of the read rack.
Reverse if you’re traveling in a country where you ride on the incorrect side of the road.
