When you see where some of those Curve’s are ridden, you’ll understand why they want to carry so much water. Those fork mounts can also carry other packs.
Going through the middle of Aus is a lot different to doing a lap round the edge. No disrespect to Joseph, there are some long, service-free stretches but you have the benefit of a coastal climate and being relatively populated for most of it.
When you see where some of those Curve’s are ridden, you’ll understand why they want to carry so much water. Those fork mounts can also carry other packs.
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