Just started my first trip, riding around Taiwan. Been wanting to try out bikepacking for a while now (I'm a big thruhiker) and love the idea of being able to have a town day any day haha. I decided to pull the trigger 2 weeks ago when Isaw my LBS had a good deal on a Kana Sutra. I had just started to get into making my own gear and was able to sew up the bags in about a week. It's not a perfect setup but it works.
I'm using this guide which is great and put together a big Caltopo of all the points of interest. https://www.addoilgo.com/ (not an ad I don't know the author, just like the book)
After a few days I'm loving it but wow am I sore haha.
by Prestigious-Mango479