Bike Packing Weight
Hi,
This has probably been discussed many times, so sorry for the repeat.
One of my buddies I camp with is super focused on the weight of his bike often opting for carbon components to shed ounces. I'm starting to build a new Crust Bombora (with the steel fork) and am looking at components I like the aesthetic of rather than weight and he's lecturing me non stop (love him though). Specifically Paul Component disc brakes,leather saddles, and the myriad of other "heavy" stuff vs. the lightweight composites and carbon out there.
I'd like to hear opinions on the weight debate regarding bike packing. Does the combined ounce addition of non carbon parts really matter on a fully loaded camping bike? Obviously length of trip and gear weight changes per trip but is it as crucial as you would apply to like setting up a road bike? I'm conflicted