I did my first tours last year here in Sweden and LOVED it! Hoping I can do more this year.

I'm not a light tourer though I am trying to pare down. Plans for this winter are to replace my sleeping bag and pad for smaller/lighter which, thanks to advances in technology since my ancient sleeping arrangements were made, will be much more comfortable as well. I used a Burley Cargo trailer and will probably use it again. I only notice it when the hill gets over a 12% grade and I'm exhausted.