Bikepacking - a viable alternative to racks & panniers

^^ the tent fits in it, which I'll use. I think I may only need to use one anything cage too...

Tent is strapped to the handlebars, sleeping mat, bag and down jacket are in one anything cage and then my saddle bag for other bits and bobs.

Speaking of which, what season sleeping bag are you taking Andy? I fear a season 1 may not be warm enough!?

Do you sleep hot/cold? I have one sleeping bag I think it's 600 down fill and rated to 0C. May be a touch warm, guess it depends on the weather though.