Just yesterday rode 20 miles along the Pacific Coast Highway chatting up a cyclist who was riding with his brand new Nomad. He was lamenting his decision, bemoaning the unfortunate reality that equipment is bought before one's own needs are known. The shame was that he had an LHT so he could even have fit panniers instead.

Some people swear by their Nomads, but you see far more BOB's on the road. If you are true minimalists, however, consider paring down your gear list so you each can run large saddle bags, handlebar bags, and frame bags. Forget the 15-20 lbs of trailer or racks / panniers.

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