Originally Posted by
spinnaker
Why bring a tent? Just fall asleep and you will forget about the bugs. And a sleeping baf or warmer clothes/ Ahh you will soon forget about how cold it is.
And maps, GPS or cell phone? If you can't memorize the route then you should stay home!
Thanks, a lot of what you've said makes sense to me, but my point is, why take stuff you don't need, save weight and the sooner you get into that weight saving mindset, then your touring life will take a turn for the better.