Originally Posted by Paul_P

For the moment, I'm down as far as I want to go and I have some out of the ordinary requirements.
The 75 lbs includes water for the day and food for two days.

I carry a CPAP machine with powerbank, charger, etc, that's 6 lbs right there.
I still consider myself to be in rehab / rejuvination so I also carry some workout equipment.
It didn't rain, so the several pounds for that didn't serve, but would have been nice had it rained.
I've lost 25 lbs since my last tour attempt two years ago.
Two person tent (not the lightest due to cost) to have my panniers in the tent with me.

I was pleasantly surprised at how in shape I am now, compared to two years ago.
The hills weren't really that much of a problem and I only walked maybe 4 steep ones, and only near the top.
I used my lowest gear (16.8 gear-in / 22-34) a lot. I would have pushed a lot more without it.

My bike may be heavy, but I also consider it ideal, espcially now with my rigid fork.
Handles like a dream and rock steady going down a hill at 45 km/h.