I think that you're going to need a fair sized tent to actually get yourself and your bike into- might not be all that fun to haul around. No, you don't want to get your bike stolen but maybe just take a lock and a tarp to cover it with and that will discourage someone from taking a closer look. You can do a lot of research on the net re. routes, equipment, etc. When you get some stuff together, take a 3-4 day local tour to get an idea of what it's all about. Good luck!