Bike clothes:
2 jerseys -
1 imo
2 shorts - definitely
1 imo
2 pairs of socks -
2 is fine
biking shoes - I'd consolidate to one pair of shoes.
I cycle in my everyday shoes, with clips or flat pedals though
2 pairs of underwear (top and bottom each) -
2 bottoms, sure, 2 tops, I'd pass on.
rain coat
rain pants
rain gloves (not willing to leave any of the rain gear...I had to use it almost every day)
fingerless gloves
long sleeved jersey -
I'd skip this if you're determined on bringing off-bike clothing that doubles here
vest -
same as above
tights -
Are you talking bike short? If so, why bring shorts at all.
shower cap for helmet cover
reflective vest
Off-bike clothes:
fleece jacket -
HEAVY
thermals (top and bottom) must have for this time of year -
going with a merino wool base layer can be *WAY* lighter than traditional thermals
capris -
You're bringing shorts, why bother?
thin t-shirt -
Aren't you bringing an undershirt already?
(didn't bring sneakers but I really regretted it and will be this time)
Kitchen:
stove
lighter
2 pots -
1
collapsible bowl -
Orikaso
collapsible cup -
Orikaso
fork -
Consolidate utensils
spoon -
Consolidate utensils
knife
can opener (small scout kind)
folding spoon for cooking -
Consolidate utensils
small plate -
Orikaso
2 Platypus bags (had to use both a couple times) -
2? Are you carrying no bottles?
sharp knife (decided to leave that at home this time since the other knife will work) -
You have a knife already listed
cutting board -
Orikaso doubles as cutting boards, this is probably a quite heavy item for you
Camp:
tent -
Tents and sleeping bags are good places to reduce weight (although expensive)
sleeping pad & mat (can't sleep without both so not willing to part with one or the other) -
What do you mean by mat? A good pad is a necessity, and can save you a TON of weight. Thermarest Neoair weighs 9-11 oz and packs smaller than a 1 liter bottle (and inflates to ~4 inches)
small couch pillow (same as above...clothes in a stuff sack doesn't cut it) -
Look into an inflatable pillow, like the one Russ Roca suggests [http://epicureancyclist.com/?p=1060]
sleeping bag -
Tents and sleeping bags are good places to reduce weight (although expensive)
silk liner -
Necessary if you have a good bag?
rope for hanging clothes to dry and food off the ground -
You can lighten your load here if you have some heavy rope
clothes pins -
May not be necessary
headlamp
camp towel -
Hopefully an ultralight towel and not a terrycloth one
First aid kit...I wont list what all I took but let's say that it weighed in at 4 lbs so I want to know what the average first aid kit consists of because I want to pare this down. I'm thinking that allergry medicine, allergy eye drops, advil for sure but what else should I definitely have? What does a road rash kit that most people take with them have in it? I had a horrible crash with bad road rash so I was carrying everything I needed to take care of it like I did at home but obviously that's overkill... -
4 pounds sounds like a terribly heavy first aid kit.
Toieltries: (items were travel size when possible)
hairbrush -
Possible 'do-without'
tooth brush
tooth paste -
could go with powder
deodorant
sunscreen
chap stick
lotion (well, I didn't bring it last time but won't go without it again) -
sunscreen and lotion? Look to a consolidated option
floss baby wipes
multipurpose soap
nail clippers
toilet paper
Tools:
So I won't list what I brought here either...but the people I was with had more than enough tools so I'm just going to be bringing the stuff necessary to change/fix a tube and a multi tool to make minor adjustments in case I have trouble and they're not around. -
Tools are a place you can really cut down on weight. Many multi-tools weigh more than their single-use counterparts. I like to carry broken down tools for that reason, as well as the fact that they're easier to use.
Misc:
phone -
Need this?
camera -
Bring this
Garmin bike computer -
Paper map?
compact charger for the three above items -
Sure
wallet -
Yep
tiny little pad of paper as a journal -
Definitely bring, don't forget a pen or pencil
cable lock (will definitely be bringing again) -
I bring a lock, even when traveling lightest possible