Originally Posted by
thumpism
Best of all, now I'll be able to address the elephant in the room by evaluating the panniers plus B.O.B. setup.
With newer, lighter, and more compact camping gear it's hard to believe that in 2016 anyone needs panniers & a bob. But if you gotta carry the kitchen-sink it might be the way to go.
BTW: Out on the road, it seems to me, that there's a lot less trailer-tourists (especially BOBs).