Hi. I'm new here, but have been lurking for a couple weeks.

My girlfriend & I are beginning planning for a long tour next summer. We're also in the process of shopping for a tandem for this tour. The trip would be 2 - 3 months long, mostly camping, unsupported.

For hauling gear, what are the opinions of panniers vs. a trailer? Does the answer change if we're on a tandem vs singles?

My personal bias is that I don't think I want to carry front panniers. It also seems like the bike will be stressed less if the gear is on a trailer rather than being on the bike.

Thoughts?
Brian