>>1823962>What tips and advice would you have for a beginner?Pack light.
>However, in the meantime, should I start going out on some longer rides and possibly doing some camping too before moving up to the bigger and more ambitious journeys? Do a one-week tour not far from home and find out how you do, how you cope, what you like, what you don't like, what you need, what you don't need. If you can ride for a week straight without ever thinking "yo this shit kinda sucks" you're probably safe to go for bigger adventures.