Originally Posted by
Big Lew
A bit of history...between the years 1992 and 2006 I did an extensive amount of touring over much of the western side of North America.
I usually carried 40-55 lbs of camping related weight because of the many long distances through remote areas.
I had to give up touring because of cancer related issues but am now wishing to get back into it.
Now the question...has anyone toured long distances with a large dog? I'm assuming that when adding the weight of my lab to the
camping gear it will equal the weight of another medium sized person as dead weight. I have access to a shop and materials to make
a light but strong low center of gravity trailer equipped with a braking system. I plan on the dog walking or trotting beside me on the up
hill grades. Looking for anyone's advice that have done this before, or have cycled with over 100 lbs extra weight.
Do it all the time-have a child carrier trailer for 2.Lay my 80 liter backpack forward,add dog pillow rear,for even flat "surface" for her to lay on.She pokes her head out off the sun roof with her safety goggles on.I stay out for 10 days of remote camping,it's perfect.Total weight 140 lbs.