Metieval

So most everyone talks about 32 spoke or 36 spoke wheels for touring. but that is a different breed of riders where they take the house with them

My question is how much wheel is needed for bikepacking or light touring on gravel? I (for whatever reason) had in my head that 28 was enough.

I am curious to what people think because Mavic Allroad pro disc is one set of a few choices. they pretty much check off a lot of boxes except for being low spoke count. However so were my Ksyrium elites 2005 era and they have been bullet proof.

then again 180 lb rider, 21ish lb bike, around 35 lb load