Bikepacking in a nutshell: big bottle, bigger bottle, more bigger bottle…

So… my rides keep getting longer lately – averaging around 25 miles, sometimes pushing 40+. And every time that happens, my water bottles seem to grow too.

Started with a 24oz, then 32oz, 40oz, 50oz… still not enough on hot days. So I said screw it and grabbed a 64oz bottle with a flip-up straw. Thing's massive, but I managed to rig it onto the rear rack of my Mokwheel.

My old trunk bag had those expandable panniers and could fit up to the 50oz, but yeah… the 64oz said "nope." Ended up grabbing a pair of panniers from REI and a Po Campo Vernon trunk bag. The big bottle now rides perfectly on the back, strapped down with a combo of the built-in strap and some extra velcro.

Surprisingly, it stays put – even over bumpy trails. Easy to pop off when I stop too. The new setup gives me room for the important stuff: folding chair, hammock, snacks… you know, the essentials for being a happy camper 😎.