Originally Posted by
TheDazed
I've got 23.5 lbs of clothing packed and feel like it's too heavy. I'm touring from Toronto to Vancouver, going over the great lakes and I'm not sure how cold it's going to get.
Please chime in with anything you would definitely ditch from this list.
-7 tshirts
-3 sleeveless shirts
-8 pairs of socks
-6 pairs of boxer shorts
-1 pair jeans
-1 pair athletic shorts
-1 light hooded sweater
-1 pair quickdry pants with zip-off legs
-3 long sleeve warmish shirts
-2 pairs cargo shorts
-2 pairs cycling shorts
-1 toque
-a very light thin long sleeved shirt and pants for a base layer
I had originally packed much lighter, but my friend with more touring experience said I didn't have enough clothes and I should fill my front bags with them. I think it's too much and I'm not looking forward to chugging them over ontario's hills.
i'm reluctant to respond. i don't like to think of myself as a rube, but here goes... i suppose someone could think this much stuff was necessary.
circumnavigation of continential us clothing list for the minimalist. starting dec 14, ending aug 21.
one pair bicyling shoes.
one pair socks.
one pair leg warmers.
one pair bicycling shorts.
one pair goretex overpant (drawstring)
one longsleeve zipup bike jersey.
one zip-up/pullover fleece jacket.
one lightweight down jacket (swapped for gortex rain jacket at halfway point)
one ragwool stocking cap (swapped for baseball cap at halfway point)
one pair ragwool mittens.
one pair goretex uninsulated mittens.
tttthat's all folks.