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Location: Central Coast, CA
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Bikes: Surly LHT, Specialized Rockhopper, Nashbar Touring (old), Specialized Stumpjumper (older), Nishiki Tourer (model unknown)
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Check into a Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2 tent. It's really light, waterproof, and I got mine used on Ebay for about $60. I see them there all the time. Your bike looks fine, but I'd always recommend having the wheels trued and tensioned - at least the rear - before a tour.
I know a lot of people have given strong opinions about your 100-mile-per-day ideas. I've given mine. I met a young guy in Glacier who had started in Buffalo, New York. He had been on the road for a couple of months, and said he had done lots of 100-mile days, including back-to-back. He was carrying a lighter load than I, but still had quite a bit of stuff. It can be done. If you can do it, good for you. However, I still recommend having a fall-back plan, in case you find it's not such a great idea.