Kurt's Pivot LES SL drop bar MTB - a purpose-built bikepacking rig

I converted my go-to Pivot LES SL hardtail to a drop bar mountain bike for some BIG bikeapcking adventures in 2025. Here's a rundown of the setup, the mated GRX/XT/XTR parts, my packing setup, and how it all worked on a 500-mile trip tracing the Arizona-Mexico border. Build details: -- Pivot LES SL - medium -- Industry Nine Trail Solix M + Trail 280 Carbon wheelset -- Shimano GRX shifters -- Shimano XT rear derailleur + 10-51 cassette -- Shimano XTR single piston calipers -- Shimano XTR cranks (170mm) -- Ergon SMC Sport Gel saddle -- Redshift Top Shelf 50cm handlebars with Ergon BT Gravel bar tape -- Industry Nine A318 stem (50mm) -- Maxxis 29x2.4 EXO Aspen tires -- Wolf Tooth centerlock rotor lockrings + headset spacers -- Fox 34 120mm fork Other details: -- Revelate Designs Nano Panniers on Old Man Mountain Divide rack -- Revelate Designs Pronghorn handlebar harness/bag -- Revelate Designs Stote seat bag -- Revelate Designs Mag Tank top tube bag -- HydraPak Recon on downtube + 2x Breakaway 30oz bottles on fork in Salsa Stainless cages bolted to Wolf Tooth Bottle Cage Relocators hose clamped to fork -- Fenix BC21R light on handlebars