Originally Posted by
John Bailey
I'm doing the whole trail with a two day rest to take in the Thomas Hart Benton artwork in Jefferson City. I'm planning 6 days total right now. I know I'm taking too much stuff, but it's my first tour and I want to see if everything is working properly. If it is, I plan on much longer trips in the future. I've resigned my current position, effective July 1st. I've applied for two other positions and if I don't get either one of those, it's off to the west coast and the TransAmerica during July, August and September. Off course that the plan right now, and plans can, and do, change.
Also, each bag has extra room right now, so I'll be able to carry more food/clothes if need be.
John
Nothing wrong with the thinking here. It will give you great insight into what to bring and not to bring on the next great adventure. The only way to figure this out in my book is to figure it out by trial and error. Learning is half the fun.
Enjoy the bike. Looks like it will do a great job for you.