Index of "Advanced Touring Method" Pages

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Advanced Touring Method Introduction

A Three-Phase System of Advanced Touring Performance
The Three W's (Wind, Weight and Wheels): the Foundation of an Advanced Touring Method
My Personal Guarantee of Superb Performance

Advanced Touring Method Phase One: Ultralight Touring with a Single Pair of Specialized Rear Panniers

Thoughtful, Systematic Gear Selection
Large, Heavy Items
Tents
Rain Gear
Large or Heavy Items Made Smaller and Lighter
Camera Cases
Towels
Locks and Cables, Straps and Bungee Cords
Little Stuff That Adds Up
Braided Nylon Cord
Flashlights
Allen Keys and Coffee Cone
Summary of Gear Selection and of Phase One

Advanced Touring Method Phase Two: High-performance Touring Utilizing Rear Panniers and a Unique Front Gear-Overflow System

A Unique Gear-Carrying System that Defines Phase Two
High-Performance Wheels as Part of an Advanced Touring Method
Ultra-lightweight Racks and Panniers in Phase Two Touring

Advanced Touring Method Phase Three: Important Designs in Front and Rear Rack/Pannier Systems for High-Performance Touring

Introduction to Phase Three
The Importance of Rack / Pannier Weight Reduction
High-Performance Racks and Panniers
Overall Rack Weight
Overall Pannier Weight
The Importance of Pannier Dimensions
Pannier Length
Pannier Width (From a Rack Outward)
Important Rack Designs
Top Platform Width
Rack Flare in Performance
Triangulation: Critical in Very Lightweight Racks
Precise Pannier Loading
Lateral Loading
Vertical Pannier Loading
Fore / Aft Gear Loading
Fore / Aft Pannier Loading: Rear Panniers
Fore / Aft Pannier Loading: Front Panniers
Fore / Aft Positional Design of Rear Racks
Fore / Aft Positional Design of Front Racks
Important High-Mount Front Rack Designs
High-Performance Mounting and Compression Systems
Ultra-Lock Mounting Systems
Compression / Stabilizing Systems
Rack-to-Frame Rigidity in High-Performance Touring
Custom-Fit Rack Connections
Unique Designs to Reduce Rack / Pannier Weight
Rack Weight / Symbiotic Design
Pannier Weight / Multi-Fabric Construction
Performance-to-Weight Ratios
A Summary of Advanced Touring Method