Originally Posted by
Cyclesafe
If your bike frame is carbon, you can either use a trailer or if you can go ultralite, you might be able to make do with a large handlebar bag and saddle bag (i.e. Carradice).
+1. I've never understood the desire to pull something as heavy as a trailer on a long tour. I can see their utility for moving ungainly loads like furniture, but as far as touring goes they strike me as an anchor weighing you down. Take a look at the lightweight touring options and see if you like them. Consider the large saddelbag, handlebar bag or frame pack combinations. If they aren't for you then I'm sure you'll get good trailer advice on here too.