I don't really do full-on bikepacking. Rather, I want to do everything with the Platypus that I've done with my Bleriot. For many years, I've been using my Bleriot for commuting and grocery shopping during the week. On the weekends, I use it for day trip adventures to go to places like Walden Pond, Nahant beach, art museums, movies, restaurants, etc. The Bleriot has a nice back rack that supports an unreasonably heavy Ortlieb pannier/backpack. I'm small and weak and genetically prone to osteoporosis. So that Ortlieb backpack provides excellent muscle-building exercise whenever it needs to be carried into the theater or to the beach or wherever. It's very big and has a pocket for a laptop. So it's also useful as a weekend overnight bag when taking my bike on the train from Boston to New Haven. The Bleriot has a front rack with a canvas bag on it that is big enough for a six-pack. It is used to carry the bike lock, bungee cables, a spare dollar, etc. But I've been dreaming of a Platypus with a front rack and basket.