Originally Posted by
Louis Le Tour
Given that a stolen bike and/or trailer can just about bring a tour to a screech'n halt, I'm not scrimp'n on security. A long heavy cable and a heavy chain with attached Kryptonite lock will go on the road with me and if more need to be added I'll have the funds to handle that. Trusting others to be honest is a fool's game.
That seems like pretty gross overkill to me, but I am not the one who has to carry the weight. If it works for you that is great.
Last tour (Southern Tier, coast to coast, camping and cooking) I might have carried less total gear weight than you are carrying in just lock, cable, and chain. I much prefer it my way.