As you say, weight is a personal thing. I prefer clean cycling shorts every day (I take 3 sets), cook my own food, like to have comfortable off-bike shoes (not sandals), and carry full rain gear. Of late, I've been leaving the camping gear at home.

I've written an article with 8 ideas for touring with less weight, should you be interested. Number one is to lose weight before you tour, something I'm not very good at.