The reason why I'm deciding to make this trailer is because if only used panniers, I would have to buy a new stove smaller than the camping one I have now. I would also have to buy a smaller sleeping bag, smaller tent, and lots of other stuff. I'd rather have to go through the learning curve of balancing weight on a single wheeled trailer than the learning curve of stuffing 2 days of clothing and other supplies in panniers and a backpack. I'm going to get some panniers, but I'm going to keep the big stuff on the trailer.

Josh