Originally Posted by
elcruxio
More difficult? How so?
If the idea is to get from point A to B in a certain time then sure, but it's pointed in almost every thread that touring isn't a competition.
It's more difficult carrying it all from one train to another when you've only got 9 minutes until the next train leaves.
It's more difficult carrying it all up 4 flights of stairs to your hostel room.
It's more difficult cycling up long, steep hills all day long.
It's just so much more comfortable and less of a slog with a lighter load.
To a point, of course. You've got to have what you need plus a luxury item or two.