First off this is not about what I consider best for you. Only how I do it. I
can assure you I'm in no way attempting to be light. I like to take what I
want / need to be comfortable. I have taken into consideration hills and my
abilities. The weight is in a range of what I've used in the past and passes
the test of my capabilities. So hopefully you understand it's not an argument
or even a considered better than other ways of doing it just a way to do it.
Ok enough disclaimer .. just realized I could write another page on trying not
to offend.. but then what fun would that be.
Ok so in July I'm doing a 2 week (14 days) self contained tour in Alaska. At
this point there are some unknowns. Such as if there will be a place to do
laundry. To that end I'm test packing as though there will be no laundry
available.
This list avails me the ability to travel for two weeks without need of washing
clothes. It also covers temperatures from the high 40's to mid 70's.
Packing List
Clothing
5 Pair of Riding Pants (Convertible) (3 Days each)
7 Pair of Wool Underwear (2 Days each)
7 Shirts Long Sleeve (2 Days each)
1 Pair Wool Underwear Long Johns -
2 Base Layer Tops
7 Pair of Wool Socks (2 Days each)
1 Rain Gear
1 Sweater
2 Camp Towels
1 Swim suit
1 Balaclava
1 Ear cover
1 Pair Gloves
extra pair of shoes
Electronics
Nikon D90 with 2 lenses
Iphone
iPad with camera card adapter
extension cord
2 LED head lamps for campsite.
Charging devices
Cooking
French Press
2 lbs of coffee
Boiling Stove
Origami Dishes
Thermos
10 packs of instant oat meal
10 packs of instant things like mashed potatoes
Knife Spoon Fork
1 Gallon folding Water Container
Campsite
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad
Extra piece of foam
Solar Shower
Tent
extra stakes
Hammer
Bike Tools and Parts
Brake Cables
Shifter Cables
Black Tape
Chain links
Master Link
Spokes
Spoke Tool
Chain Whip
Air Pressure Gauge
3 Tubes
Patch Kit
Boot Kit
Folding Tire
Chain Lube
Brooks Multitool Pouch
After packing the following weights came about.
Left Rear - Clothing - 15.00 Lbs
Right Rear - Sleeping bag & pad- cold weather gear 16 .00 Lbs
Seat Bag Large Saddlesack tools tubes camera 18.00 lbs
Left front - Stove food dishes etc 10.00 lbs
Right Front - Electronics / rain gear 11.00 lbs
Front Rack / Basket Tent thermos 12.00 lbs
Total 82
lb.
I had to leave 1/2 of one of the front panniers open for shared food and have
added 5 lbs to that pannier ...
If we have a laundry day then clothes could be cut in 1/2
Some big weight items...
Camera - with zoom lens comes in at 5.5 lbs
Thermos- Stanley Steel - comes in at 3.0 lbs
I was going to migrate another 6 lbs of stuff to the front panniers .. may just
carry my camera lens up there and move soft goods to saddle bag as well as
tools. The weight limit on the front low rider rack is 33 lbs so I don't plan
on pushing that number.
Anyway I thought it was interesting how fast weight adds up.. yes if I wanted
to safe weight I could save a lb by using plastic water bottles instead of
insulated steel. Save another 4.5 lbs by taking a point and shoot camera, and
another by leaving the thermos at home.. might do that anyway... between the
french press and a good boiler stover I take advantage of just stopping to make
more coffee... not to mention I could save almost 1.5 lbs on a lighter stove.
Depending on how remote / I have 3 lbs of tools and supplies that I wouldn't
normally carry but that make me self sufficient for all but the worst of cases.
I was proud of myself for leaving the spare derailleur at home.
In the most likely case the only thing I'll leave behind is the thermos. Even
loaded as above I can ride freehanded long enough to zip a coat and it feel
solid at 40 mph on a downhill.
So Bike 40 + gear 80 + me 225 = 345 lbs .. yelpers know why I loves my
Bombadil.
When it's all said and done this is about normal with 75% of it being packed
the same way it's been packed for every tour over the last 10 years... I don't
miss the days of trying to figure out where I put things. I like having things
in the order needed, easy to reach when needed and used for multiple purposes.
For me on this trip a minimalist weight will end up at 60 lbs and I'll end up
taking around 70.
Kelly
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