Originally Posted by
chrisonhismac
Thanks for the input everyone.
The Kona Jake cant take a front rack. Quickly realising reading these forums that im prob going to need more gear than can fit on the back rack.
Ahh, the "more is more" school of touring. Seriously you don't need 4x panniers and a handlebar bag to tour in comfort. Do a search on "ultralight" or "lightweight" and apply the ideas and gear choices that appeal to you.
http://wheelsofchance.org/2010/02/02/ultralight-setup/