Bard questions.

[Tobius]

I find kiting to be immersion breaking because it just seems so awkward to do, I'm not a role player or anything but it just seems ridiculous. Plus I don't have the concentration for it.

I figure I'll just slowly solo or group to level my bard.

1. My bard seems borderline encumbered all the time, yet I hear bards normally have a lot of gear to swap in and out, does str improve as you level? Should I buy weight reducing bags? Anyone else have this problem?

2. (a)Whats the lowest level a bard could solo forager cycle with shit gear?
(b) what's the lowest level a bard could duo forager cycle with a 56 warrior?
Fond memories of doing that on live with my bro, but we were comparatively twinked. compared to classic.

3. When the time comes for the above, is fear kiting the best way to do that? What gear helps fear kiting? (or what gear helps whatever better method?)

4. Any good recommendations for EZ solo camping spots?