First solo one nighter

First solo one nighter, definitely some things I didn’t like about my set up, and going to change some things.

First, my sleeping bag is an ultra light bag, and very compressible but it still took up most of my seat post bag. Is there a better way to store it?

Second, I need more water storage. It was a warm day and I would have liked to drink more water, but I kept in mind I needed x oz for my freeze dried food. Water is still shut off for the winter on this route so I only had what I brought (I brought 3.25 liters). I’m going to get a handlebar bag, put a 4L compressible water bottle and move some of my other gear into it from the frame bag. This would bring my water storage up to a little over 6L.

The water bottle cages I stole from my road bike. I ordered Salsa anything cages and I’m going to strap my two Nalgene water bottles on the fork next time. Maybe I’ll keep one cycling water bottle in one stem bag and then actually do snacks in my other stem bag. This trip I had my two Nalgene water bottles in my stem bags.

Overall I felt a little short on space in my bags. I had one change of clothes and a light rain jacket. I actually forgot my bike lock too.

Overall though, despite my critiques on my set up, this was awesome. I’m going to try to do a one night again next weekend and try to dial in my set up a little more.

I’m going to Norway for a week long bike packing trip in July, so I’m trying to shoot for more food capacity and being able to have 2 changes of clothing plus a packable puffer coat.