Originally Posted by
Wolfhaven
Once I get home I may load up the bike for a bikepacking trip without changing anything on the bike beyond adding a couple bags.
Good point. I tour and commute on my Surly LHT. Dual purpose. Don't have to change a thing other than slap on the bags and tent. And while I live in Philly, I am not worried about theft. I use a very good lock and 100s of people walk by my bike every few minutes so the chances that someone is going to fire up a grinder with its shower of spark are extremely slim and none.
As for dodging bears, I had to do that back in June
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