Originally Posted by
gpsblake
+1 - People spend way way way way way too much time talking about "their gear" and other crap that has almost zero to do with touring at all. In fact, this entire forum has almost become a gear forum, rather then a touring forum.
That set up is almost how I did my SC to TX tour back in 2005.
When I first starting lurking here in the touring forum 3 or 4 months ago I had NO clue what equipment or gear I needed to try touring. The forum was an invaluable source of information on everything touring.... Including gear and and equipment. I am grateful for all of the talking about gear and other crap.
I am thankful that the touring vets still take the time to answer the same NOOB questions over and over. (I am a noob) .... First overnight trip completed last weekend... Would have gone again but it has been raining for 3 days straight... Not ready for an all rain trip yet...