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Originally Posted by Jude
Also - get synthetic fibers instead of cotton for clothing. As well as probably being lighter, they hold sweat less, get smelly less, and therefore will give you the dual benefit of smelling better and tempting you to carry less because you don't feel you need as many changes of clothes to feel clean.

Also I was interested to see the Ortlieb Back Rollers on front panniers. I'd been wondering if that was possible, not having seen the Ortlieb attachment system.
Synthetic stinks MORE, especially after the anti-microbial chemicals wash out of it. I use silk or merino tops, depending on the weather. For bottoms I use synthetic....natural fibers can't take that kind of abuse everyday. Bottoms get washed out everyday, if possible.
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