Originally Posted by
gregw
I find the anti-trailer sentiment amusing. You would think that the touring community would be open minded and enjoy seeing new folks touring on anything. I have never heard a trailer using person be anti-panniers / racks, they might point our an advantage here and there, but never anti-. The reverse anti-trailer for touring statements happen all the time. Amusing, to me anyhow.
I can't say that I have noticed any anti trailer sentiment. People have pointed out advantages and disadvantages of both. Which works better depends on where/how you will travel, what bike you use, and what your preferences are. I think most of the posters on the subject on either side acknowledge that.
Did I miss something in the trailer threads where someone blasted someone for using a trailer? Personally I usually weigh in on the pro pannier side, but I don't think I ever knocked anyone's choice to use a trailer.