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I have a Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 tent, and I’m looking to buy the NeoAir X-Lite NXT. I’m also looking to get a quilt, probably an EE Revelation. Do y’all have any packing tips for getting all these packed on a bike (just, sleep gear in general), and where you typically store it on the bike? I’m planning out what bags / rack I want to buy and don’t know what I should go with. I have the Tailfin BarCage + 11L bag, but that’s it. I’m looking at the Arkel 7L fork packers as well as a Mica Rat Tail / Elkhorn / Tumbleweed Macro. Just planning an overnighter type trip, nothing big at the moment.

Stu Weir

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  • Stu Weir

    Stu Weir
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    Victoria, Canada

    This is super helpful, thank you, folks!

  • Ryley Breiddal

    Ryley Breiddal
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    Pemberton, Canada

    Same as Logan for me - I've carried pretty much the same as you're describing on entirely on my bar bag (with the short version of the NeoAir actually in the bottom of my Revelate Egress Pocket)

  • Logan Watts

    Logan Watts
    Member Since 2012
    96 Verified Score

    I almost always back my quilt + tent + sleeping pad in my bar bag. Then if the poles tip the scales or are too big, those go in mysterious frame bag. Hope that helps!

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