Originally Posted by Squeezebox

I do find the heavy packers get pretty defensive any time light touring is mentioned. And always bringing up " you can't go around the world with that"
Answer "I'm not trying to" . If I were to attempt Africa my bicycle, bags, and gear all would be much different. I'm smart enough to know that. Sometimes the question does arise "Is the heavy packer smart enough to know what they don't need crossing the US."
Carry what you want.