Shared Post: 20 Things I Learned...

[rocbeer]

Although not strictly bikepacking, almost everything this dude lists applies in one way or another.  A good read from a well-pedaled cyclist.

https://de.reddit.com/r/bicycletouring/comments/3h7yh6/20_things_i_learned_from_touring_a_lot/

[Mista Bone]

Thanks for that, basically confirms everything I've been "planning"

One suggestion I read elsewhere, if doing a Knorr + Tuna kozy meal, stop at a park about an hour before stealth camping, boil the water and prep, then ride on to find camp spot, or if no one is in the park, go hide on the fringe.

P.S. I've yet to do any camping...

[Sparkyga]

100% spot on opinions.

Enjoy the hardships and the bad days. Those are the days you will remember, not the easy in saddle. The best stories come from the hardest days; nobody is interested if your trip is all downhill, bright blue sunny skies and full of rainbows. People want to hear about how much you suffered and how you survived to tell the tale!