Hello All! I hope my question isn't too ridiculous.
I have been an XC bike rider for some time , and now am going to merge that hobby with camping. I have moved overseas and am trying to get gear together as cheaply as possible. My question really comes down to this.. Would getting a big backpack like and Osprey Atmos and strapping it to a bike rack be fine? That way I could use it for hiking too. Or would I have to make a double investment and get panniers for the bike and perhaps a small backpack for exploring the woods when leaving the bike behind. I know the weight being a little high up might be an issue, but how great would it be to unstrap the pack and throw it on your back and now be in hiking mode. Have everything from hammock (WBBB) and tarp, to first aid all in one easy to grab and go container sounds great to me. But I fear I am not thinking this through well. Although I do know, that I don't want all that weight on my back and butt for the long haul so on a rack is a must. I would appreciate any advice that I could get. Soon I may have a month off of work to explore the country side of China! But I don't want to go from village to village, and would like to spend plenty of time in the wilderness.
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