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[jwrushman]

Will need more details. Are you planning to ride on paved roads? Or gravel and dirt too? Are you interested in van supported group tours? Or self supported with camping?  Overnights to a local park? Or extended cross country adventures?

[John Nettles]

Welcome to the ACA Forums!

I am unfamiliar with the Merit.  he problem with recommendations is that you don't give a budget range.  One person's budget is $100 while another's is $10,000.  Does your budget include gear or are you going to use mostly your backpacking gear (which should be fine).  You will need panniers or a trailer.  I personally prefer panniers but the pannier/trailer debate rages on after decades so choose what is best for you.

Another option is that since it appears you have "a number" of bikes is to sell them and take all the proceeds and buy a decent used dedicated touring bike like a Surly Long Haul Trucker.  Bikes really haven't changed all that much in the past 10 years so if you can get your hands on a older used bike in decent shape, you won't have to spend much to upgrade it.  Probably tires, bar tape, etc.  Tires can be pricey though.

Tailwinds, John

[davidbonn]

If you are starting out bike touring, the very best bike is the bike you already have.

With several bikes in your quiver, I'd look first at the bikes with the lowest gears and the widest gear range overall.  I'd also look for a bike that had eyelets for fenders and racks, if possible.

Even if you don't have eyelets there are ways to mount a rack so you can have panniers.  Or you can go with bikepacking-style bags that do not need racks.

If it were me starting out again I'd figure out how to install a rear rack on whatever bike you chose, get some decent sized (say 20L for each side) panniers and a klickfix mount front handlebar bag.  Then I'd go on a few trips of a few days or up to about two weeks.  You'll learn pretty quickly what will work for you and what you'll actually need and want for longer and more ambitious trips.

Also, be deliberately unambitious on mileage expectations on the first few trips, and also on the first few days of any longer trips you take.

[Mordo09]

Firsr pack essential tools, spare parts, and lights for safety and maintenance and other things necessary for the bicycle.

[David W Pratt]

All good advice, and from knowledgeable riders.  But, they are not you.  The best way to decide what, in your eyes (and legs, and fanny) makes a good touring bike is to go on a tour.  Even a short one will inform you in ways we never could blur what you want in steering, geometry, tire size, color, etc.
I'm not trying to be facetious, or dodge your question, but there are so many aspects to a touring bike, and even more to a touring rider, that when you multiply the two together, you get N, where N is a very large number.  But don't worry, the process is fun.
Good luck.

[Westinghouse]

Put racks and panniers on the bike, and you have your touring bike.  Triple chainset on the front, wide range on the rear. Schwalbe tires. WalMart wheels are prohibited. Good wheels with alloy rims and stainless steel spokes.

[ExploreEnthusiast]

Upgrade to durable tires (32-40mm), add racks and panniers for gear, adjust gearing for climbs, ensure a comfortable fit, and test it on shorter trips before longer tours.