I *love* doing short, overnight tours! Have only done 3, but have loved every minute of them. Although I kinda figured out that I wouldn't need much more for a cross-country tour than a one or two night mini-tour. The only extra things I'd need would be the extra food.
I don't know if I could ever actually pull of a two month tour. Pulling all that gear could get mighty heavy after awhile.

Love the cots and the hammocks!!