Did a first gear test ride today, a whole 55km! Almost everything, at least the larger items, didn't pack things like toiletry, chargers, cables etc random small stuff. Went really well. Had to adjust the seat pack a few times to avoid it hitting the tire on bumps. Not sure if it's the model or the shape of my bike but there isn't a lot of space between the tire and the bag, so not much possibility in strapping heavier stuff on top. The sleeping bag strapped on top seemed fine as an addition though.

Fork bags were filled with tent (without poles), sleeping mat and pillow. At the front a handlebar bag for my camera and also strapped in front of that an action cam, which I had trouble mounting on the handlebar in a way that the camera bag wouldn't be included in the videos. Didn't seem to jump around too bad but will need to check out the videos.

Backpack had too much stuff, though once I get a frame pack most of that is planned to go there, like the tent poles and the bike lock. Hopefully I can get everything out of the backpack except the laptop and medicine + other "important to keep on you" -things.

I am unsure where the waterbottles will go to once I get the frame pack. Probably one on top of the top bar as I have a strap on mount. The other possibly strapped on to the sleeping bag in the back or a fork bag in the front, will need to see. If all else fails, there is the backpack.

I forgot to weight things, will need to do that for the next test ride. Sanna rolled perfectly, didn't even notice the extra weight that much. Probably the long uphill sections will be the places it will become apparent.

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