check out
The Path Less Pedaled https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaT...21yRK4seqq3-Sw
they do a bunch of gear review, bikes bag ect. They focus on running 38+ c tires. Bikepacker aka same as touring bikes. Modern bike bags don't need special holes in the frames and forks anymore.
Gravel bike aka longer wheelbase cyclocross bike is the new style "touring bike"
my old CX bike was great for my style touring (pack light, travel farther), bit more upright than my normal rig and still rode pretty fast. Used 28c gravelkings on this San Fran to LA trip. Now has 38C tires mounted.
