I apologize for the sideways images - not sure how I can correct that. (let me know if you do)

OK -1st thank my wife for stuffing this while I got dressed this morning, so I could takes pics before work!
Yes, that's a wicked pin - I'm from New England. If you have not been here, then you won't understand.

Rear pocket is a great size and note reflective stripes

"sling" mounting and D-Rings for attaching sleeping bag, pad or tent. I now use an inflatable ground pad (Big Agnes). Not the lightest, but compact.

You have 3 placements for the rear clip. For heel clearance, I have mind shifted.

Clip detail. Plastic and it snaps into the D-Ring. So should you break it, I suppose another one could be fitted. If I was doing a long tour, I'd ask about buying a spare to carry- but perhaps it is not a concern. For short tours, I have a few zip ties for such things.

Gumby. Where ever you are touring, Gumby should be with you.
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I like the size. For some people, or some tours, they could be a bit small for touring w/o extra bags. However, with a handle bar bag and/or rear seat bag and/or a front option, they are perfect. I originally planned on just ruck sacs w/o any pockets. However, I find pockets so useful. Yeah, I know big surprise, but it shows how you (well me) can become so focused on what you "know" you want, only to have it wrong. I keep snacks in one. Tools/spares in another. A wind breaker in one came in handy on our Cape Cod tour last June.
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Digressing here - I have low rider racks and smaller front panniers. I like the balance, but I think a high front rack with the sleeping bag up there, or preferably something heavier, would be a good set-up. A tent in a short stuff sack with the Big Agnes pack inside it would be nice. Then the sleeping bag is on the rear rack.
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It is tempting to add a seat bag and a handle bag, but remember bag weight adds up. My 4 bags + handle bar bag, when I went across country, weighed 10 Lbs I believe. So when I finished at 25 Lbs (from 50+ at the start:Wow1

, I really only had 15Lbs of gear.:ylsmoke:
Happy trails,
John