Touring doesn't imply a lot of luggage. NA is a place all it's own, rich people, and open spaces. But in europe for instance, one can go long distances without needing to carry stuff, hostel to hostel, not really credit card touring in the sense one often hears it over here. Touring is exploring, or simply driving a route on a bike. Sight seeing, how long you are out there is not really the point, or how you sleep at night.