Originally Posted by lucille

I've been reading a lot here lately, and you guys have some great advice!
We've done some touring, but not a lot of camping, so any insight would be great.

I'd like to know how your touring day looks like.
What time you get up?
Varies. Often depends on how many hills I rode up the previous day or weather conditions. If it promises to be a very hot day, I may try to get an earlier start. Also depends on how far I anticipate riding that day.
Do you take your time at the campsite, or pack up and go? Usually pack and go, but may depend on what departure prep I need to do such as wiping down tent fly or graciously saying thank you and good bye to the nice retired couple that invited me over for a hot breakfast before leaving.
Do you have breakfast, or just granola bar on the way? Usually stop shortly after getting started for a good, hearty, man breakfast .
What do you normally do for lunch? Quick sandwich, or pub/restaurant?Generally something light, if anything at all. Maybe a hot dog at a convenience store or something. Usually the man breakfast is enough to get me through.
What time do you normally like to be at the next campsite? I try to arrive in the early afternoon. This allows me ample daylight to set up, clean up and explore a little. Also, it betters my odds of getting there before the campground fills up, particularly during holiday periods.
What kind of camping spot you think is best for a cyclo-tourist?In developed campgrounds on a shady, not too far from potable water site, far away from large RV's with loud generators to run their electric thingies. In summer I prefer quiet state park campgrounds. In winter I prefer private commercial campgrounds because they are more likely to have a tv room or somewhere else warm where I can hang out when it gets dark early.
Do you take the panniers off and lock up your bikes, or just let your stuff sit there overnight? (I saw someone leave panniers on the bike, and I must admit I'm way too paranoid to do that).I almost always take the panniers off the bike and put them in the tent. At least they're out of sight, though there's really nothing in them that anybody should want.

Thanks a lot!