Originally Posted by
Cyril
50 lbs on your bike is nothing. Its nice to lighten the load, but not the end of the world if you overpack a bit.
Have a great trip!
Cyril
Maybe for you, Cedar city Utah to Cedar breaks NM is 4,000 feet of climbing in 23 miles.
Personally the best way to tour is to practice or tour, then you know what you need. Obviously people carry way more than I would.
Most recent 11 day tour, longest stretch 90 miles with out services (70 miles with 10,459 feet of climbing)
Most food and water in one (bear bag) pannier 5 days food and 1 gallon. Total 3 days water 2.5 gallons.
25lbs of gear weather was 30 degrees during the night at 8,000 feet.
