Originally Posted by Bekologist
no gearlist; that was an overnight blitz across the cascades in September. about 220 miles as an overnight.
but it was emergency Bivy (the silver thing), silnylon tarp, 3/4 guidelite, trangia stove with tiny pot, down vest, hat, light nylon windbreaker, extra wool shirt, thin long johns, extra socks, windbreaker pants. the usual assorted small stuff. I used newspaper for insulation under my legs (dry weekend!) 2 compression stuffsacks, two backpacking side pockets (one on handlebars-works great! use them all the time on the 'bars)
I was stealth camping and have been using tarps since the 1970's on and off, I'm okay with tarps.
I have a kilo down bag (not on that trip), thinking of getting a western mountaineering one pound down bag.
I think we are comparing apples and oranges here. Your kit seems suited for weekend trips and something a little bit more credit card touring. I attempted to come up with a list that would let the majority of bicycle tourist tour for an indefinite period anytime but in the winter