Originally Posted by NoControl

This is very good advice, and I thank you! I also won't tell you that you are preaching to the choir, but I'm thoroughly aware of how much weight each additional item will add to the sum of the whole. My packing list is ever-changing but I've broken it down into two categories: Stuff I need and stuff that would be nice to have. Things I need are sleeping pad, tent, etc, and things that would be nice would be a change of clothes, perhaps some nicer clothes that would be nice to be seen in town with, and not necessarily be taken as a cyclist at first glance. I've been researching/shopping and there are some amazing long pants out there that are smart looking but very lightweight and packable. Pants from Patagonia, Ex Officio, and a list of others. Expensive, but worth it if you are only buying one pair. I think I can double-duty on the shoes. I like my Keens.