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  Topic Name: Backpack for Bikepacking? on: May 24, 2014, 06:09:31 PM
stephjo


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« on: May 24, 2014, 06:09:31 PM »

Hello all! So I was wondering what types of backpacks you all have used or use to this day for bikepacking. I've been looking into starting to do off road trail bike packing and was contemplating different bags and setups. For a bag I've been thinking or a Gregory z30 2013 edition. 1 because it sits up off the back and may allow for lots of ventilation. 2 I was thinking a 30l might be a good size? I've got a Gregory palisades bag for backpacking but at a large size of 88l its definitely way to big lol! Also is it even a reasonable thought to use a backpack of a sort? My trips would range from one night to possibly 6 nights out. Any thoughts or input would be appreciated thanks everybody!
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  Topic Name: Backpack for Bikepacking? Reply #1 on: May 25, 2014, 03:45:39 PM
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« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2014, 03:45:39 PM »

Depends on how small your stuff packs down.  I can fit everything for an overnight in what you see in this picture, no backpack needed - sleeping bag and pad on the handlebars, water and some food in the framebag, food and layers in the seatbag.  I didn't bring a tent on that ride but it could fit in my handlebar roll if I used my summer sleeping bag, or on top of it otherwise.  With a gas tank and jerry can I could probably go another day or two, with feedbags probably 4-5 days.

For longer trips I am going to bring a fanny pack instead of a backpack.  I haven't made it yet, but it will be able to be packed down really small into one of my bike bags, so that I can pack it away after the first day or two of a ride.

For the Idaho hot springs route this summer i plan to just bring panniers, because I don't want to try to carry beer in bikepacking bags *or* in a backpack.  Wink

If I do bring a backpack bikepacking it'll be just a small camelbak, I don't even know the size of mine.  Maybe 10-15 liters?  Just for layers, and i would try to put most of my heavy stuff on the bike.  This is just me though - I'd really rather avoid a backpack at all, and I put quite a lot of effort into packing small (silnylon tent, Ti mug instead of a pot, tiny dropper bottles for aquamira, etc).


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