gpsblake wrote:
"I think PhattTyre and anyone else who has never toured before should do a mini 3 day tour to get a feel on how it is like to tour. That is the best way to get used to your equipment, get over fears, and find out if it is really for you or not."
This is good advice. Actually, to just do several little trips will help get a person's kit refined. Therafter, one can set off on a major tour with suprisingly little preparation.