It would also help to know where you are going bikepacking. Temps and weather change what I pack pretty significantly.

Dropping the price before I stick it on eBay.

Dropped to $700 plus shipping.

Pic.

Let me know if you want any specific pictures.

Sold

Should roll great if they are anything like the MTB Nanos.

Used a few (less than 5) times - yellow/black color scheme.  I would say it is in excellent condition.  Looks just like the picture on Wingnut's site except the blue parts are yellow on mine and the gray parts are black.  Coordinated quite nicely with my Webcyclery kit.

Why am I selling?  Well, just don't use it much and have a daughter heading off to college.  Going to use the money to buy Ramen noodles in bulk as that is all I will be able to afford for the next eight years (she is eyeing med school).

$90 shipped to continental US.

I will try to post pics later - camera issues.

I go back and forth on reversing direction.

OK, found it.  Trails Co-Op.

My computer died and I lost one of my favorite route planning links.  It was to a website that showed trails on a google earth display and you could click on the trails to download the tracks.  So far my search attempts have not resulted in finding it.  I thought it was something like Red Trails but that isn't getting me anything useful.  Help?

You can catch trails from Three Creeks to Todd Lake, although the road route would be less climbing.  Plan on Bunchgrass taking more time unless it has been ridden more than last time I was on it.

After trying to figure out a good loop similar to this route I am going to do something different.  Too many miles on roads for me.

For me, a more upright riding position increases comfort.  I also like handlebars that facilitate multiple hand positions. 

I would recommend trying out a rigid fork first and see if you like it.  You can save a couple pounds.  Personally, I cannot comfortably ride a rigid fork for extended periods on anything much rougher than pavement and gladly pay the weight penalty.

Did you ever get up to ride it? 

There are a few changes I would recommend.  First would be to consider reversing direction.  Going up Bunchgrass would not be fun.  Also, there are some more trails to consider to reduce road time.  I would bypass Sunriver and catch the Deschutes River trail out of town, then Storm King and the new trails up to Wanoga and over to Edison snow park.  Then over to Lava Lake and FS roads to Cultus Lake.

I thank you for that one.

My wife, on the other hand, wants to hunt you down...

  I have both the Katadyn Hiker and MSR Sweetwater.  I now only use the Sweetwater, the reasons- light ( 11oz.) and fast ( it pumps on both the up and down strokes of the handle)  http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/water-treatment-and-hydration/basecamp-water-treatment-and-hydration/sweetwater-microfilter/product.

+1 on the MSR Sweetwater.  After longingly staring at old cow troughs at the Antelope Peak Challenge when I lost most of my water I now carry tablets where ever I take my pack.

I just bought a Wenzel Starlight for $20.  Using some old carbon arrows for poles and aluminum gutter spikes for stakes it is down to 1.63 pounds.  I have less than $40 into it.  The packed size would be dependent on how long you made your replacement poles. 

I believe he is referring to a bmx-type chain tensioner, like the surly tuggnutt, but for that you need horizontal dropouts. THerefore, to go SS with vertical dropouts, you need a "spring loaded" tensioner like the singleator.
Good luck on your clunker! be sure to post pictures

You can also use a derailuer fixed to the middle of its travel range.  Road ones are lighter.

My bivy weighs 6 oz.  I have a sleep system good to 25 degrees that weights less than your tent.

Post up what your kit is Dave. 

I find the older I get the more comfort items I carry.  Someone needs to make beer that weighs less.

I use a Mountain Feedbag, for longer rides I will use two.  Never had a problem hitting them.