good luck. read these forums (and others) for tips (like the sticky at the top) etc as there is a ton of info. Apply what you can, discard the fluf...and most important, keep a positive attitude. that will go further than high dollar gear...not that high dollar gear is a bad thing. I have noticed that in backpacking, lighter usually cost more. but I have also noticed that I used to take too much stuff (still do sometimes).


Then asymble a good camping kit and bike emergacy kit and figgure out how to get it all on the bike. This wouldnt be as critical with a full on tourer. Practice your camping skills until you are comfortable with the gear you have. A few short shakedown trips are the best way to see what works. Well thats whai i plan to do...

Coy Boy