Using stuff sacks will save a couple of pounds over more conventional bags, but at the cost of lots of straps and some inconvenience. Specialist bikepacking bags get around some of those issues, but people then proceed to stick bags all over their bikes which costs a lot and increases weight again. I find a single large saddlebag and a handlebar bag to be the most convenient for riding and getting around using buses and trains.

https://wheelsofchance.files.wordpre...obagmanmed.jpg

Even though I use them, bikepacking bags are definitely fussy, especially the handlebar rolls. There's something to be said for the convenience of a rack and pair of small panniers despite the weight penalty.;)

Nun, I'm surprised your legs don't rub against your Carradice. I tried it and it didn't work for me. Otherwise that setup of yours is nice and simple.

might as well repeat my pics...!

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3939/...f96a95c6_b.jpgKrampus in its Element by mbeganyi, on Flickr

my current bikepacking rig.
hoping to get out on my IF this year, it will be stripped of fenders and will be running my backpacking bags or i'll be using a front low rider setup.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3857/...a3a0c274_b.jpgSalsa Down Under Ortlieb test by mbeganyi, on Flickr

Where do water bottles go. Loose in the triangle bag?

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3853/...d5fff1d1_b.jpgyard sale by mbeganyi, on Flickr

bladder...!
in some most use cases with inline sawyer filter.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3840/...8b453ec9_b.jpgIMG_3162 by mbeganyi, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7473/...185c9fdb_b.jpgIMG_3867 by mbeganyi, on Flickr



or, if additional water or capacity is needed, on the fork:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7113/...72992690_b.jpgforest road 27 by mbeganyi, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/...ae4c548b_b.jpgfargo, waterfront, with revelate bags and salsa anything cages. by mbeganyi, on Flickr

So I devised my Dream Ultralight Bikepacking Kit http://lighterpack.com/r/bns160

This is a 3-season around the world bikepacking kit with all the essentials that I need to bike tour, camp, and cook comfortably.
Add a 15lb titanium road bike to the mix and it's my dream of the perfect UL touring set-up.

Sadly I don't think I will ever be able to afford such an amazing kit :(

If you feel that there is something that's absolutely essential while bike touring that is missing from my kit feel free to let me know.

Thank you, I just read over that list and discovered the exact shoe I am looking for, the Shimano MT71. Sweet!

Not gonna lie, I splurged on those as well, needed an all around touring shoe and it seems to fit the bill. Hope it was worth it.