Originally posted by Brains
I'd suggest you re-pack
For a two-three week trip you should be able to get everything you need (including clothing, tent, food, and cooking gear) to under 14KG or 30 pounds
For a four day trip You should be able to to get it into two panniers and under 20 pounds
A BOB trailer is something that is to be used for real long distance touring (where time measured in months) or for someone who needs the space (ie shopping for the weeks groceries) or where you don't have panniers on a bike for some reason.
Panniers are not a option. I ride a Vision R40 recumbent, (can't exactly put panniers on a 'bent, very easily). From what I underatand one of the most ideal ways to tour is on a recumbent towing a trailer. I have heard this from several members of my club. Thing is they all tour with touring road bikes and panniers, yet they advise me to use a recumbent and trailer.