It may sound like a lot of gear, but this is a shakedown trip, and will give you a good idea of what is needed, and how your bike handles with the extra weight. The weight (35-40 lbs) and type of gear is similar to what I carry on a tour. My experience is about the same as Tourist in MSN. I carry about the same amount of basic gear for a week as I do for month tour. A big variable is the clothes required on a long tour may need to cover a wide range of weather conditions. The amount of gear carried depends on the season(s) and location (language, weather, availability of parts, distances between towns, water availability, etc),

My wife and I did a 7 week tour where the temperatures varied from below freezing to 90 F. It was a late summer trip, and the elevation varied from 8,000 ft to sea level. We also did a 3- month ride in Europe where we were in countries where we did not speak the language, did not have dependable cell service, riding on dirt roads, and at times were not quite sure where we were at. It was the one trip where I did not carry a spare tire to save weight. I would have gladly carried a little extra weight for some peace of mind on that trip.

Enjoy your ride. You will soon figure out what to take and what to leave home.