I'm thinking I might do a 3 to 4 day unsupported tour this year. I have a mtb I'm thinking of using for this tour that has disc brakes and a suspension fork up front. This kind of precludes the use of racks, or at least makes it more difficult.
I'm thinking a nice trailer would do wonders....oh, and if I get a trailer, I'd really like to be able to put the dog in the trailer too....I could use it to take the dog to the daycare when commuting.