The more food you carry, the slower you go, the longer it takes to resupply, the more food you need to carry, the slower you go, the longer it takes, the more food you need to carry...

Vacation time $Priceless
Gear $1,500
Travel from Canada $500
Resupply savings $100?

Whatever you decide, consider the physics and accounting. Do your homework and make good choices. It will work out pretty much any way you do it, but some ways are easier than others.

Have a great trip! Post TR and let us know how it went.