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The clips fit round the seatstays - My frame was similar to yours in that it had threaded holes in the dropouts, but no other rack mounts. I carried 2 filled panniers + tent happily using this rack system.
PET bottles are just plasic bottles. it means you can refill your big cheapo bottle, and if there is no chance to refill, then simply buy water from anywhere you pass. It was a lifesaver (also carries wine.)
I did 80-140k a day, and had no problem using riser bars. Apart from looking a bit out of place, my bike was already setup perfectly for long distances and I had done some 4-6 hour rides on it offroad already. Fit is important!
As a starting point just try riding a lot and figure out what you need to change for comfort.
Risers have 2 hand positions, normal, and holding the dip (good for riding into the wind)
Get some SPDs. You won't regret it if you live.
EDIT - @hippy: Slack rack.