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Old 07-09-11 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDazed
I've got 23.5 lbs of clothing packed and feel like it's too heavy.
I have never heard of anyone taking that much clothing. Some folks get by with that much weight including tent, sleeping gear, and cooking gear. If you take anywhere near all of that be open to mailing a LOT of stuff home.

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-7 tshirts
If by tshirts you mean cotton, I wouldn't take any, but I do take a very thin tech shirt.

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-3 sleeveless shirts
None, but I usually take two short sleeved bike jerseys.

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-8 pairs of socks
Two pairs of polyester socks are enough. Three at most. BTW no cotton!

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-6 pairs of boxer shorts
I take zero. The only off bike pants I wear are zip off leg pants and running shorts, both with a mesh brief built in. If you must take them take one pair briefs (two at most) and wash them out as needed, but I'd skip them altogether.

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-1 pair jeans
No jeans or anything else cotton!

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-1 pair athletic shorts
I might take two pairs of running shorts if I think I might swim in them and one if not. I wear them most of the time I am not in bike shorts including to sleep in.

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-1 light hooded sweater
I have never taken one. If it is cotton I definitely would skip it. I do take one warmish long sleeved tech shirt made of light pile.

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-1 pair quickdry pants with zip-off legs
Yes.

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-3 long sleeve warmish shirts
Only the pile one listed above.

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-2 pairs cargo shorts
Why, you have the zip offs?

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-2 pairs cycling shorts
Yeah two pairs is kind of nice. I could get by with one if I was really going light.

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-1 toque
Never took one. I do take a very light pile cap.

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-a very light thin long sleeved shirt and pants for a base layer
I never have taken one.

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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.
You were probably already taking too much. Your friend lead you astray.

There are a few things I missed on your list. Depending on the expected weather consider:
  • leg warmers or tights
  • thin pile cap
  • lightweight rain pants and jacket (I like the very light ones that come in a little stuff sack
  • thin gloves (I use some that are supposed to be glove liners)
  • possibly some off bike shoes. I have taken Crocs and they worked out well. On one trip where we hiked a lot (we spent a week in Yosemite) I bought trail running shoes, but I don't usually take them.
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