Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
This is all about one's personal style. I do enjoy moving the bike when I ride. I seldom putt along. ....
... When we toured in less populated areas, we did it in good weather. We also disliked weighing the bike down with several days' food.
.... Circumnavigating Iceland is not on our to-do list. ....
I putt along, but I was born a low wattage rider. Every lab test you can run for oxygen carrying capacity has me well below the normal range.
It is all personal preference. Although I was not circumnutating, I had a great time in Iceland. Although, this was a rather miserable day. And yes, slept in a tent at the end of this day.
And since this thread is on rain pants, make sure your rain pants are long enough to cover the tops of your shoe covers.
You mentioned backpacking, when it is warm I do not want rain pants either. A poncho is great for such things, as you can control how much ventilation you have. Photo from two months ago when I was backpacking on Isle Royale. But, a poncho above tree line where you have no shelter from the wind might not be the best choice either.
