I am carrying minimal bad-weather clothing in my pack. Yes, back pack. I am wearing a Salomon Raid Revo S-Lab racing pack. Although we are not racing anywhere, the pack is light weight, spacious and has a separate hydration bladder compartment. The bladder can be removed and replaced without opening the main compartment. Smart. Most self-respecting touring cyclists would never wear a backpack on a multi-day journey. The rule is, "make the bike carry the weight, not your body." I've worn a pack commuting for so many years, it just feels natural at this point. For me, loaded panniers also make the bike handle poorly. We are placing the focus on the quality of the ride itself. It is a challenge to eliminate stuff down to just the essentials. One person's important item is another person's dead weight. We also need to carry off-bike shoes, as light as possible.
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