[alanmcorcoran]

Sorry guys, but I think Easy's is easier to work as well. But I've I got no problem with rubber bands. I'd say that is the big advantage of yours Chris - I have lots of rubber bands around the house and probably no spare O rings.

One of my best bicycle "mods" was a rubber band/mini binder clip GPS system. Just stick your little printed route sheet in there and you are good to go. A 100% office supply based innovation. Go Staples!

Chris, I guess I am a youngster compared to you (just 50.) But I aspire to do the kinds of rides you are knocking out. I bought the bike to work my way up to touring, so I'd have a good excuse to get out of the house for indefinite periods of time when I retired. Last time a did a little camping was a couple of years ago in Yosemite with the oldest who is quite "outdoorsy." I enjoyed most of it but the sleeping part. I basically need something that closely resembles a bed, preferably one with a high end mattress. Probably can't fit that on the back of the GZ, even with that plywood luggage rack I seen.