Poseidon Redwood for New Bikepacker?

Hi All!

I am planning on embarking on my first bikepacking trip next year and I am super excited! My plan is to head down the coast of the US with my friend. She is an experienced rider and this would be her fourth long distance trip (She just finished a trip from Montreal to Alaska).

Unfortunately, I am a student and do not have the funds to spend 2000$+ on a bike. Splurging on something such as a Kona Sutra, etc. would be great in the future, but I would first like to see if this is a kind of hobby I enjoy.

I stumbled onto the Poseidon Drop-bar Redwood and it seems to check all of my boxes for an entry-level bike. I will be doing over 2,500 kms (1560 miles) on this trip (Vancouver to California) and would like something reliable, but not extravagant on the price range. Ideally I would be looking to spend up to 1,500$ CAD on a bike (~1,060$) – I know, this isn't a lot.

I wanted to know thoughts on whether the redwood would be a good choice, or if there were any other recommendation.

Thank you!!

Redwood Specs: (Link)

• Frame 6061 Double Heat Treated Aluminum (lifetime warranty).
• Weight 28.6 lbs. without pedals. Size Large.
• Tires 27.5" x 2.35" Kenda Kadre.
• Wheels 2mm Thru-Axle 32h Tubeless Compatible Rims Laced to Sealed Cartridge Hubs. Internal Rim Width: 26mm. We Recommend 30mm Tubeless Tape. Hub Spacing: 100mm front, 142mm rear.
• Rear Derailleur Microshift 10-Speed Advent X with Clutch.
• Brakes Tektro MD-C550 Mechanical Flat Mount Short-Pull Brake Calipers
• Crank Prowheel Charm 170mm Crankset with 38t 104 BCD Narrow-Wide Chainring.
• Cassette 11-48 10-speed Microshift Advent X.