Bamboo for me, in the form of a T shirt and a short sleeved shirt. I figure if it's hot, a button up shirt will be much nicer to wear than something tight fitting.For those that aren't taking a change of clothes, what clothing choices have you made? Baggies or bibs? Merino tops /undies?
So I don't scare the wildlife, I will have a pair of Altura baggies on. They're lightweight, well vented and dry quickly should I feel the need to rinse them through.
Very true. Every kit decision is simply a matter of balancing and minimising compromise ... and that can only be done at a personal level.I get the whole bikepacking paring down thing but, like everyone else, I have a comfort level. Below that I'd start feeling a bit hairshirty. To me, a trip of more than 3 or 4 days that isn't a race or against the clock requires a change of riding gear to clear the low comfort bar required for an enjoyable trip. I know I could get by without them but it's a choice not to. I'm new to this bikepacking lark and right now I'd rather come back with things I didn't need to take than trucking about berating myself for not having the things I have the capacity to carry. It's a personal thing and that's probably the important bit, to do what's right for you.
