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Saddle bags versus trailer in tow: Which is better for a cross country trip?

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dsupica:
I'll be doing a self-supported cross country trip this summer and am currently considering the best method of carrying all of my gear. I'm currently leaning towards a trailer - it seems like it would be a little less hassle compared to saddle bags. Thoughts? Experience?

DaveB:
Please do a search.  There are dozens, if not hundreds, of threads and articles on this topic and the answer is never clear cut.

dsupica:
Oops! Right-o, will do

John Nelson:
http://www.adventurecycling.org/features/bigdebate.cfm

If you can't decide, and you believe in the wisdom of crowds, use panniers. Many more bicycle tourists use panniers than a trailer.

Westinghouse:
I have used only panniers in 37,000 miles (59,000) kilometers of bicycle touring. However, I have read quite a bit about people touring with trailers. The answer to your question perhaps does not exist. One form is just as good as the other. Many people are perfectly satisfied with trailers. Many feel the same way about panniers.
Get what you want and go. There is not such a difference that it will appreciably upgrade or downgrade the quality of your experience.

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