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Saddle is my favourite so far! Super sturdy and the leather shapes nicely to my oddly shaped sitbones. Takes longer to break in than my Brooks as the leather is thicker. It's slowly starting to get a more elegant flite-like shape which I'm also happy with. Only downside is leather doesn't go well with rain. But! The leather deck is replaceable which is great.
This setup takes (more or less):
Front Ortlieb duffle bag 24L
- tent poles and herrings
- down sleeping bag & a single matress
- 2 person cotton liner
- towel
- down jacket
- dirty socks
Rear Carradice Super C
- clothes: two shirts, linen slacks, underwear and socks x3
- cooking kit: frying pan, cooking pan, oil, herbs and such, towel, knife, titanium chopsticks, sporks, isobutane propane fuel 110g.
- tyre patching kit/levers and ninja star tri-hex key
- USB powered led lights for in the tent
- decathlon mini stuffable backpack
- food and snacks
Wallet phone and empty snack packaging in the toptube bag.
This is for a 2p trip, the other half took the tent outer/inner. I think if I took my 1p Hubba all would be able to fit in this setup.
- tent poles and herrings
Heldring-
The Gilles Berthoud is actually great in the rain. Unlike a Brooks it can handle getting wet just fine. I have it on my bike all year round and even on my cx bike. Mine is the brown version. After getting wet it looks a bit dull but when you ride it a bit in dry weather you bibs polish ittl to the point where it looks brand new. Mine has lasted like that for 5 years now and it is still my favorite.
Fatbiker
Sweet. How are you liking that saddle? And does this setup pack all the gear you need to go camping?