Thanks for the rapid replies and the idea's being thrown around. I'm looking for a possible lightly loaded tourer that I can also use unloaded on a day-to-day basis, possibly as a commuter. I have a long commute and also have been thinking about using my bike as a tourer so why not kill two birds with one stone. I won't be carrying a month's supply any time soon but also not doing the credit card type of touring. I'm also looking for something that I can use on and off road. Obviously this would be more tire choice for the tourer?