Hey Tom, it's kind of a test ride. I don't need a lot of bags, I'm just going on overnighters and wanted to see how it would handle. The week after next I'm headed for the Hill Country, driving, and then when I get there I'll do light touring again. I'm going to try and dampen the Brooks where the sit bones are suppose to be and ride it until it drys and see if that does the trick, if not, I need another lamp.