The guys at CampfireCycling really ride like you'd like to ride. Their store was the only vendor in the US that actaully had stock on the Ortlieb pannier sets in the 70 liter size -- try living off your bike for more than an overnight in 40 liters of space. They provided good stacked discounts if you bought more - say a bar or top bag - to go with your panniers. My gear shipped the same day I ordered it. And the invitations they've been sending for their weekend bikepacking shop rides show them using the gear I bought in places I'd love to be riding if Tucson wasn't 1800 miles from my house. ;-) No matter -- I'll join one of these rides as soon as I can.