HERE is my Google Docs packing list with weights from a 2013, 1500 mile Trek. It includes everything I added to my basic bike and naked body. It is a reference point to help your thought process on how to make your gear light while “what if” planning. It has works well for me, and I have changed very little since. But of course it cannot handle all situations and I have not had to use some things. You need to think about the risk (probability times consequence) versus weight trade off for each item. Then research smaller/lighter solutions when you can. Sometimes you can remove an item with better knowledge. The most common mistake people make is that they over-pack. But…This is a very personal decision and there are no perfect kits. For example, my “minimalist” sleep kit could be replaced with an emergency Bivi and the ground. Also, I did not have any flat repair kit weight because I use Bib Mousse tubes for Trekking. Everything is a trade-off so it all depends on the risk/weight/reward that you perceive.
By comparison, below is what Neduro took for a 2009 six week dual sport ride through Mexico that included a few thousand miles of dirt ridden at speed, and a few thousand miles of road ridden at speed, and a few thousand miles of freeway, getting there and back based on the ADV thread here:
Bike:
2007 KTM 950 Superenduro
advtank rally rear tank + 2 into 1
Renazco Saddle
20x number plates from racing Baja 1000 (optional)
Wolfman Expedition Saddlebags
Wolfman Expedition Top Bag
Lots of web straps w/ fastex buckles
Hilslammer longpegs/ Blackdog Skidplate + rack
Baja Designs Racelight (homemade mounting bracket)
Superplush Suspension
TKC80 front, 908RR rear / Scorpion F + R
Homemade racks
homemade windscreen
Personal stuff:
knife/ lighter
pen/ journal
book
Olympus E-1 camera + 14/54 lens + batteries, flash memory, charger
Canon A560 + memory + batteries/charger
ipod + ER-6 + apple headphones + charger
passport/ title/ insurance/ cash/ cards
maps
GPS Garmin 276c + BiciMapas mapset
Kriega R15 pack/ Hydration
Bike Stuff:
18″ Tube
2 x 21″ tubes
small tube of tri-flow
small bottle of chain lube
small bottle of engine oil
complete toolkit
Camping stuff:
Black Diamond hooped bivy sack
Marmot 20 degree down bag
Long thermarest
Riding Stuff:
Arai XD w/ light smoke shield
Oakley Goggles w/ clear lens + spare
Aerostich Darien Jacket
Klim Dakar gloves (2 sets)
Thor Coldpro gloves
Aerostich Triple-digit Raincovers
Kidney Belt
Klim Dakar Pants
Aerostich Darien Pants (w/o knee pads)
Thor Knee Guards
Klim Riding Socks
Sidi Crossfire Boots (non SRS)
Clothing:
2 pairs nylon shorts
1 pair nylon convertible pants
1 pair cotton shorts
2 t-shirts
1 button down unwrinkleable travel shirt
Klim Inversion Jacket
Chaco sandals
packmocs (Ned would prefer to take a pair of sneakers the next time around)
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