Originally Posted by
alan s
The only thing worse than touring with someone else, is if they are on the same bike with you all day. And then in the same tent all night. OK, so I've never actually toured with anyone else, but that's how I imagine it would be. I don't mind meeting people along the way, as long as we can part ways whenever either desires.
I rarely camp on tour. When I do it is almost always on the GAP and / or C&O. I always take my own tent. Even when I travel with two or more. I can't imagine sharing with anyone but an S.O. And an S.O. is not in the picture.
In fact I carry a 2 man tent just for myself. I'd rather carry the extra weight and be comfortable at night. Any other way it would be doubtful I would get much sleep at night at that is not good in any respect.