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Pelago rack, front panniers, stuff sack on top and frame bag for anything hard or heavy. If you need it, a small saddle pack like the Restrap 4L for easy access extra layers.
Alternatively basket on top for flexibility.
I was underwhelmed by my Blackburn front rack, flimsy alu and very small top “platform” area. YEMV.
TM
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Right, I'm riding to Rotterdam and then Sheffield via Dunkirk starting early next week.
I already have a full compliment of Ortlieb panniers and a Tubus Tara rack, but no rear rack as I destroyed it on my last big outing.
I don't want to carry all the weight on the front rack as the bike will feel terrible, so do I buy a new rear rack or go for a pizza rack and saddle bag approach. I'm aiming to keep weight down to a minimum on the bike, but the weather forecast(tent or bivvy) will have a bearing on that as well. Thanks!