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Short answer based on the little information given I'd guess two larger panniers would be enough, especially if the tent and sleeping mat is strapped on top. Watch out for the heel clearance, especially with the largest ones.
Long answer and rambling: The length of the trip doesn't matter as much as you'd might think. It really depends on how much you'll ...
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You want two large-ish (30-40 litres each) paniers in the back, and two small-ish (20-25 litres each) paniers in the front. Having them on both ends of the bike improves handling a lot, and it lessens the pressure on your rear tire, which can save you quite a few flats.
I have two Ortlieb back roller classic paniers in the back, and two front roller classic ...
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It can be all over the map, from a backpack containing a sleep sack and a credit card to a trailer hauling everything including the kitchen sink (a fold-up one). I recall one guy who did a week-long trip with only a sleeping bag, a "bivy sack", and a pair of tennis shoes bungied to his rear rack.
I'd suggest you first study what racks can be attached to ...
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