I have been looking for the proper touring set up and after testing out a mtb, road bike and finally a folding bike the comfort of the ride is what has been the most important for me than any other gear I have interchanged and brought with me. Right now, My best set up is my Dahon F.Taurus bike weighing in at 22 lbs. Taken me over a year to get it to this weight without spending more than $350 on top of the stock bike which left me with just the frame it seems. But, my major concern now is my saddle. I did so much research I've run into so many contradiction I'm uncertain.
Longest tour was from the point of just outside of Quebec City to Toronto and back. Saddle sore took me a week to get over in Toronto. And having tested the comfort of saddles over a couple years I found the cheep gel seat for road/mountain bike to be my better choice. I think it's older than me. My riding style is road biking, but the saddles haven't agreeded with me. I don't like saddles too wide and cusiony, heavy. I was wondering what everyone's favoured saddle is for touring.