thanks AZTripper your right its probably better to go light. I could definantly pack basic essentials to camping in my set up now.

Hi I've been riding my mountain bike since I was 13 through all kinds of forests. I always wanted to try camping out using my bike but I don't know to much about it. My bike is a trek mountain bike with a 50lb back rack and a nice pack with saddle bags. I was debating adding saddle bags to the front if I was going camping but I'm not sure. What tips can you give a new bikepacker?