A workstand elevates the bike off the ground so you have easier access to it from both sides and the wheels and gears can spin freely.
Road bike touring setup.
All you need to get started is a bicycle a way to carry your belongings such as in a trailer or a set of pannier bags a few clothing essentials food water and a route that you intend to follow.
The bikepacking setup is compatible with pretty much any bike no braze ons or rack attachments required.
If you prefer a panniers and racks bicycle touring setup skip to the second half of this article here.
Bicycle touring essentials list.
A bike leant up against the wall is easy to work on but if you want to do more extensive bike setup work such as adjusting the gears then a workstand can make working on the bike a lot easier.
Road touring is easy.