Touring - 400 mile trip

I am planning on taking a 400 mile trip (Chicago to the Upper Peninsula). I ride a 2006 TCR comp2. What do you suggest for hauling a tent and food during my trip? i have a large backpacking pack, or do you suggest i put it on a rack?

(any route suggestions)?

I am planning on taking a 400 mile trip (Chicago to the Upper Peninsula). I ride a 2006 TCR comp2. What do you suggest for hauling a tent and food during my trip? i have a large backpacking pack, or do you suggest i put it on a rack?

(any route suggestions)?
Rack....or a trailer!

The back pack will kill ya!:eek:

Rack....or a trailer!

The back pack will kill ya!:eek:
Lake Michigan Circle tour route

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=1gci&doc_id=1794&v=HU

Depends on the backpack. When I first started out, I didn't have panniers. I did have an awesome backpack that kept the load off my shoulders and left my back exposed to let the sweat blow off.

But only the very best backpack would be anywhere near as good as panniers. Better to just get a rack and panniers now.

can someone send me a link to the rack i would need. Ive never toured before and i am very much in the blue to what i need. thanks

I am planning on taking a 400 mile trip (Chicago to the Upper Peninsula). I ride a 2006 TCR comp2. What do you suggest for hauling a tent and food during my trip? i have a large backpacking pack, or do you suggest i put it on a rack?

(any route suggestions)?
TCR Comp 2? That's carbon Frame, isn't it? Full carbon?

Let me change my mind here and recommend specifically a trailer!

http://biketrailershop.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21

Have a look at the pictures of loaded bikes above, and there is also a picture of loaded bikes site.

http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/

Tubus - the best racks

http://tubus.com/