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@melon
i wouldnt expect to do any great distances if your loaded on a fixed gear. anyone with any sense would choose a nice low gear to make it up all the hills and preserve the legs for the distance. obviously this is massively subjective and people have done it (myself included). but with a low gear, weight on the bike, as well as adverse weather it gonna be a hard slog unless you go very light, or pussy out and avoid the big hills.
i reckon if you insist on doing it fixed, just use your normal bike with a saddlebag (carradice) and some bigger tyres and brakes front and back if you can fit them. i dont think the "you only need a front brake on fixed gear" people have ever spent 5+ hours riding in the country.
that sherpa thing is actually pretty sweet, for MTB. but i think with a road bike your better off getting the weight as low as you can for best handling. as such a simple pannier rack that attaches by p-clips is probably the best option