Bikepacking - a viable alternative to racks & panniers

I also notice that the SQR clamp is quite small, so the heavier the bag, the more prone it is to bump, I notice that with stonehedge's carradice as well when we were riding to Cumbria.

True. It's never popped out/fallen off or similar. It does work. The spring tensioning the release lever is (unbelievably) completely free to spring off every time you take the bag off. It would be a major PITA loosing that on a tour.

the beauty of Scott and other's design is that it spread the load all over the seatpost/saddle, giving it more support to keep the bag stabilised as well as closer to the seatpost, it also mean if it's half full of packed, it still be stable once strapped properly.

basically I'm echoing what scott said 2 years ago (and from my short ride yesterday).

The bag (above) looks fantastic. There is talk of a ride around Iceland next Summer. I'll be looking to set the road bike up for creditcard touring but also emergency camping. I may hit you up with a saddlebag order before then Scott.

I also think tribars would be good for Iceland (major winds).