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Goiter in touring mode I figured it's time to for a new type of challenge…a new means to an adventure, so I set up the Goiter to do some short (50-100k per day) self-supported 1- or 2-day tours. The bag is a Jandd Mountain Wedge 3... 7.47 liter (456 cubic inch) capacity. It provides as much volume as you'll find in many rack bags. This bag fits well within the confines of the space available, and it keeps the mass of my cargo close to the seat tube...compared to a rack/rack bag combo. I utilized a length-adjustable tandem stoker stem to mount it. The boom below the bag acts as a stabilizer and potential fender/accessory mount. Heavy items will go in the Jandd bag: toiletries, tools, spare tube, first aid, food, alcohol stove, fuel, ti cook pot, eating utensils, tea light lantern with 3 tea lights (enough for 12+ hours of light), LED flashlight, paperback book, notebook and pen, fire starting stuff, misc. Most of my gear is ultralight and compact, so it will fit easily in the Jandd bag or my backpack. Lighter bulky items (down sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent or hammock, clothes) will go in an ultralight (255 gram) Dana Designs backpack. The total weight on my back should stay under 3.6 kg (8 lbs). The backpack has a pouch for my 3 liter (100 oz) water bladder. I'll fill it when I get close to my campsite. I can still mount a Magura rim brake system, if I remove the upper bottle cage to make room for the brake lever. If necessary, I can mount both bottle cages on a separate forward-facing boom that clamps to the seat tube (like the one that anchors the bottom of the Jandd bag). I won't need the brake on my next outing...my route utilizes a lot of mellow rails-to-trails bike paths, but I'll probably remount it in the future. I've ridden around Minneapolis with my rig loaded up, so I could check out the riding characteristics before heading out on an overnight. It seems fine. I'm heading out to the western 'burbs of Minneapolis (50km out, 50km back) in a couple of weeks to test the system and test myself. -----