Originally Posted by
jefnvk
Best advice I can help you with, that took me some time to learn? Don't get hung up too much on doing things right, as right is very subjective, but do take everyone's advice on what works for them and figure out what works for you! Once you are past basic knowledge, trial and error will dial in what you need far better than reading books or listening to others.
+ 3 for this.
Welcome to Bikeforums. My advice is to poke around the touring forum here and some of the other blogs mentioned on this thread, then get out there and have some fun doing it. No substitute for experience to teach you quickly what works best for you.