I'm getting back into bikepacking after a long spell away. I did three months in Europe 26 years ago, a week in Utah and shorter trips around New England. I'm taking it easy this time,, doing rail trails and canal paths. Nothing terribly challenging at 74. I see a million groups wanting to sell a GAP trip etc. for 1000-2000 dollars. I can doi it myself for much less. Just wonder if anyone saw value in organized tours - especially in US - or if they're glorified babysitters. And it's pot luck whether the companions will be good people or nuts or whiners. So if you see an old guy pedaling by himself, it might be me.