How?
The Secret of Going Small (pdf) by Russ Roca, Adventure Cyclist, April 2010
Short, close-to-home tours can be just as rewarding as epic trips, and a lot easier to pull off.
Bikepacker - blog column by Jill Homer, former deputy editor of Adventure Cyclist magazine, about the art and joys of bikepacking.
Bikepacking.net - website focused on dirt touring
S24O: Family Bike Camping, by Richard Masoner, Cyclelicious
How to Make Your Bike Tour a Success - tips for overnights or longer tours from from Momentum Magazine.