Originally Posted by MichaelW
Any entry level hybrid bike from a decent brand will do the job.
You could probably do this trail without cooking kit, saving a lot of weight and space.
We're both vegans, so we're a bit concerned about the availability of pre-made vegan foods and/or cooking equipment. Cooking gear would probably consist of a soda-can stove, a small bottle of alcohol fuel, and a pot, so it wouldn't add much weight compared the peace of mind.
By "entry level," what price range are you thinking? Even the $100/each suggested below makes me uncomfortable, especially when we already have four bikes between us (three of which are 3-speeds and one of which is a single-speed).