Thanks

I did some test loading. I gave up on the Camelbak idea, I'll just carry two large bottles in the cages and maybe a couple of Nalgene bottles in the panniers. I'm still thinking hard about hat I really need. I checked the maps. There are stores along the way, few bikeshops, campgrounds, etc. I think I'll give up some stuff to be able to take my SLR along with me. I have to. I'll be upset if I miss some great shots and compact cameras don't satisfy me.

I got my Jetboil personal cooking system. This thing is great, boils water really fast, nice and compact. I can have my fresh, hot tea any time