Finally settled on a date and a site.

I got a text from the neighbor letting  me know that one of the local bicycle parks allows for overnight camping. In a couple of weeks, we'll be loading up and taking off. Right after labor day weekend ends and the overnight temperatures drop a bit.

I repacked my bags a few times, and was able to get my tent and bedding into a single 22 liter pannier.  Yes, really.  Everything except the tent poles. So far, I'm really impressed with these Ibera PakRaks

That leaves the other pannier free for cooking/kitchen stuffs and a couple changes of clothes. The site has a fire ring, so I might even try to bring a hatchet and some good scotch. I have plenty of storage.