Surly Midnight Special Tire Size Question for Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route 🇪🇨

• I have a Midnight Special that I want to use on TEMBR. I’ve heard there’s really chunky rocks and muddy portions. I’ve done some customizing to my bike for the route.

If someone has already done it are 27.5×2.3 tires enough for the terrain? I was thinking maybe on High Rollers or Rekon 27.5×2.3. I have an Enve fork that fits up to 27.5×2.4. Would a thicker front tire and a carbon fork fork better for the route or keep the original steel fork and max the clearance out at 27.5×2.3 depending on the rim width and tire design.

• Another question. How many liters of space would you recommend on having for this route? Is what’s mounted on the bike enough? I carry a smaller tent, light sleeping bag and mat, minimal extra clothing, action camera, chargers, flat repair kit, basic toolset, and a smaller space for food. I have a cooking system but I think I might need a little more space for that.

I appreciate any advice and information about Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route 🇪🇨. I haven’t really seen many people report about it in the past year.

Thanks!