How to Set Up a Comfortable Bikepacking Rig: My Santa Cruz Chameleon Hardtail

A quick overview of my Santa Cruz Chameleon C in its bikepacking setup. Every trip involves experimenting with something new, whether a component or a different way to pack and mount bikepacking bags, so it's constantly changing. With the Old Man Mountain Elkhorn rack and the Velo Orange Seine bars, I've reached a really happy, comfortable, and versatile setup for bikepacking, from gravel oriented trips to gnarly single track adventures. I use one wheel set for smoother terrain, and another more burly set for rougher terrain. For me, the alt bars - I use the Velo Orange Seine bars with inner barents - make the biggest difference in comfort on long days in the saddle.