Originally Posted by
staehpj1
Ultralight touring isn't for everyone, but going with enough gear to require panniers and a trailer is a very bad idea, in my opinion at least.
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I don't think so, at least in this case. They're women, women carry stuff. They are not loading their bikes with a lot of weight, but there's lots of volume. This trip has been planned for near a year.
They have done several week-long 'practice' tours in the hills and mountains of Eastern Washington and Oregon and seem satisfied that they can get the job done with what they have.