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Wayne L from Penetanguishene Canada on 9/29/2022 8:58:43 AM:
Is it feasible to pull a single wheel bob trailer for gear or are paneers the better option. I’ve seen videos of people doing the C&O and Gap and have not seen any trailers.

 
Rivnuts from Homestead,PA on 9/29/2022 4:22:04 PM:
Both the GAP and C&O are amenable to a single-wheel bob trailer. The only instances where panniers might be better is if/when you might have to push your bike over any detour terrain or lift it over any downed trees. A single-wheel bob is better than a two-wheel bob in those few instances of effectively single track on the C&O. All that said, there isn’t truly any significant difference in using one versus the other in my opinion.

 
Bill in Houston from Houston on 9/30/2022 3:23:11 PM:
Of course, Rivnuts is correct. Just wanted to add that you can't take a trailer on the train. Unless you can get it into a duffle bag that they don't mind moving.

 
Wayne L from Penetanguishene Canada on 10/2/2022 8:48:48 AM:
Thanks for the info Rivnuts and Bill.

 
dcswindler4 from Rixeyville on 10/2/2022 5:44:17 PM:
I did the C&O with my fat bike and a bob ibex trailer, worked out great. only issue is since I had the bob, I packed much more than I actually needed, so keep that in mind.