Bikepacking - a viable alternative to racks & panniers

Hi.
New here! :) cheers.
I used this solution last year in tuscany, but I have to upgrade to a saddle bag I suppose...
Thank you for suggestion!

You could fit a very nice frame bag in there!

For those inclined to making their own gear: http://www.rayjardine.com/ray-way/Tarp-Kit/index.htm

Hipster saddle angle gonna be uncomfortable.

Lezyne top tube?

Or Lezyne saddle/handlebar bag?

Has anyone used the Salsa anything cage on conventional bottlecage mounts? Would that work?

Can be fitted, but the width might be an issue.

In terms of hitting it whilst pedalling? I wonder if putting it on the downtube would solve that...

Yep, there's a chance it'll come in contact with your legs, which may get pretty annoying after a couple days cycling.

I wonder if putting it on the downtube would solve that...

If the cranks clear it.

Hipster saddle angle gonna be uncomfortable.

Yeah coz Mike Hall hasn't much experience with comfort on his bike.

He did after a couple of days during his around the world tour when he noticed he was sliding forward on his saddle. Also he had it because the fit wasnt perfect, which I would attend to first rather than making weird saddle angles to adjust the fit. However, if you feel comfortable on it, who are we to tell you otherwise :)

What's a good amount of litres for a 2 week tour...is 50 enough?

Where? Covering what distance? How much do you usually drink?

Drink when you're thirsty, refill when you get the chance.

I meant luggage volume rather than drinking, but with France in mind carrying tent, stove and change of clothes..

Ah right, that makes a bit more sense. I thought maybe you were riding across Australia unsupported or something.

Hopefully I won't need 50 litres of water for Metropolitan France...

No, you won't, other than for swimming in or bathing.

Work well, claim max 1.5ltr, but managed a 2ltr bottle with a bit of shoehorning, bit flimsy, probably a better version out there.

So is 50 litres from bar bag, two front panniers, Carridice rear going to be enough do we think?

enough for what? fully loaded tour? lightweight? etc. 2 weeks shouldn't difficult.

Sound like something that can be covered here.

Moved! Cheers

bikepacking on the cheap; frame bag was £11, drybag at the rear £8.50. No tent but a sleeping bag and bivvi, tools and clothes. Going minimal but hopefully enough for 9 days in south west France in July

Mega dredge I know but, what size drybag is this?

Nevermind, if it was £8.50 it must have been the 13l.