Taking enough stuff for a Long Distance Tour.
#27
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I liked the setup well enough that I used it on the tour after that as one of three primary gear locations. I carried the gear split as follows:
- 2 lb 7 oz in bag bag
- 3 lb 5 oz in backpack
- 5 lb 7 oz in a dry bag strapped to the top of a little the rear rack
That was for an ultralight camping and cooking trip for my primary gear, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work for the OP to carry some extra stuff for a few days especially since he says they will be low mileage.
On another note mailing things home, having things sent from home general delivery, and buying stuff on the trip when the mode of the trip changed have all worked well for me. For example when I found myself at the end of a long tour and staying with family for a week long visit and only bike clothes in my possession I just bought some new clothes.
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I am always one to take more stuff than I need. I'll probably stay one night in Bellingham. One night in BC. Another night in Bellingham before I hit the train back.. A day and a half on the train. On the surface that sounds like one would need a lot of stuff on what amounts to four days plus to get back home. Maybe that last night in Bellingham, I can hit eht laundromat. So, I'll need put four days stuff in one pannier and one backpack. If I were just doing a straight 14-day tour and nothing before and after, it would be simple. But, that is not my plan. I'll be away almost another whole with just me and my bike.
This might even be a better example. One of our daughters with full camping gear, and lightly loaded panniers on her road bike. She was carrying half of the tent/rainfly; our other daughter had the other half. She even packed a dress for around town wear.
Last edited by Doug64; 05-08-15 at 12:47 PM.