Hello Everyone,
Well I just mailed a check to Ryan so I figure I should introduce myself, cuz you know, I'm actually coming on this ride and not just thinking about it anymore. I though it would be cool to show off share my touring rig with you all, and I'm curious what everyone else is riding on, or if anyone needs any advice.

This is my Soma Double Cross. I bought the frame and built it this march and I ride it every day. If there was a fire, terrorist attack or sudden meteor shower I would not hesitate to grab this bicycle before any other of my possessions.

It's a cyclocross bike with 700x28 C Armadillo Tires, handbuilt wheels, a brooks saddle and a mixed up Shimano group. 30-39-50 in front, 11-32 in the back.

When she's not loaded down either school books or survival essentials, she rides neck and neck with carbon fiber bikes worth three times as much.
I've come a long way since I first started off, and I typically carry all my campgear, cookware, clothing and essentials. On the last tour about 70% of the food I ate was food I packed with me. I could tour on $5 a day if I needed to (The $5 is for coffee, of course).
So, what's your setup?