Originally Posted by
azza_333
sorry about all the noobie questions
No problem. We were all there at one time. You will find that answers you get will vary with the experiences and touring styles of those who respond to your questions.
My strongest suggestion is that you err on the side of taking less rather than more. Remember that if you really miss something you can probably buy it along the way and most stuff you can do without. Also many (most?) folks wind up mailing stuff home or throwing things away on their first tour.
I don't know anything about touring conditions where you will be travelling, so that may make a difference depending on how far apart towns are and how hard it would be to find parts or to hitch a ride or walk to the next town if need be.