Originally Posted by staehpj1

I think that the majority is probably in the plan daily goals as you go camp. Most of the people I met on tour planned a couple days ahead at most.

I am not sure I get the "break the budget" comment. If anything flexible schedule makes it easier to stay at free/cheap places. If you get an invite to stay with someone you can go a little farther or cut the day a bit shorter. If a town doesn't have any place to stay for free or cheap you can push on to the next town.

For me planning all the stops in advance isn't an option I have ever even considered.