You need to provide a budget. That's like asking someone what kind of car you should buy - the first question they'll ask is how much ya gonna spend. You also might want to check out the classified section to see what used gear goes for. Lots of people like the Surly Long Haul Trucker, and those go for about $1100 new, and then you need a rack and bags. Not sure if that is worth it on a busker budget, which is why I asked about a budget.