Mollydog, so you take more than one riding suit? I have the Klim Latitude jacket and pants that I was going to wear the entire trip. I have mesh too but was going to leave it at home. I only have a 32/38 liter pannier cases plus a large Wolfman dry bag that goes on the back.

I like to travel light. In term of clothing, whether I go for one week, 4 months or one year, I find I pack usually the same amount of clothing! My list really depends on weather. Will I go through very cold to very hot? Layering and “intelligent” odour-resistant clothing is best.

My riding suit is better adapted to summer (as heat is more of a problem than cold) so vents and airflow are essential.

For cold, layers and a 2 pieces rain suit that can be put over my trousers and riding jacket is my favourite solution and pack smaller than the bulkier thermal/rain liner insert.
Then combo of thermal t-shirt (I love Under Armour and does not smell) , micro fleece, good quality feather jacket, Motorcycle jacket and on top the thin rain jacket.
For intense heat, a long loose sleeve shirt (high wicking- I have a couple of those, found in outdoor shops). I always use riding long johns. I am still to find the ideals ones that would work for both heat and cold. IF colder I can always buy cheap stuff on the way and ditch it when not needed anymore.

Always 2 bras only. Both sport bras, one black one white/flesh colour.
Socks: mainly in wool. Smart wool has a nice range. Why wool? Because it does not stink after few days usage!
Out of bike stuff: one outdoor beige trouser that dry very quickly, and one short. A small bikini can be useful for washing in public (rivers etc…) and maybe a tank top. I am small and my clothes are tiny too.
Shoes: flip-flops (for dodgy showers!) and light trainers.
Wool gloves liners, that can be used as glove come handy too.

What used to take lots of space was the toiletry. Not anymore. I discovered a solid shampoo/conditioner that works for me and lasts a long time. I also carry a multipurpose moisturising cream (night/day face cream, body and hand cream all in one!). So toiletry bag is now tiny.

I also carry a laundry solid soap (I buy it online when we starts then can buy in shops outside of Europe!). Those soaps wash anything. My luxury item are Marigold gloves, as the laundry soap is very aggressive on skin but very efficient. Much better than the liquid travel soap you can buy in travel shops for lots of money!
And I do laundry very often.

Essential item though is deodorant. Could not go without. Again for obvious reasons.

So in term of clothing I carry very little. Whatever I may need in addition to my main list can be purchased (usually cheap) and discarded later to minimise my luggage.
See pictures of our set up for London to Mongolia and back trip last year in my blog (link below) or in this thread.

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Take exactly what you would on a week long trip. I don't believe there is any difference the longer you go. Just wash your stuff whenever you can. I like icebreaker t-shirts. Takes a long time before they smell. Typically only have 3 pairs of boxers. 1 on, the other drying from a wash or waiting for a wash, and the third for the next rotation.

Warm gear depending on the climate you're heading into. Leave jeans at home. Usually have 2 t-shirts and a button shirt for if I'm invited to something. Same deal on the shirts as on underwear. Arrive somewhere you have a shower, and wash what you've been wearing.

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I remember you using that soap on yours and Alistair's riding suits at Dakar Motors. How many times did you have to change the water in that bucket

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Man! What a beautiful bike!

I don't carry TWO riding suits ... just 2 pair riding pants: Leather pants and Mesh pants. I have only ONE riding jacket which is better in HEAT than it is in COLD. It's a First Gear Rainier (top of their line) good vents and the fabric itself flows air, unlike most synthetic jackets. Not good in super cold but pretty water proof.

For cold I have to layer up under my jacket and use my Gerbing elec. to stay warm if temps get below about 45F.

If your KLIM suit vents well enough for truly HOT-HUMID weather then all good.
But I've tested lots synthetic riding gear. To me ... Most ALL are too hot save full Mesh gear. Mesh gear begins cooling even at 10 mph, so pretty good off road ... but impossible if things get cold.

Most good gear has good vents but often that is not enough in super heat. Mesh flows A LOT more air.

But it's a problem for storage with Leather pants.

I've got similar sized panniers (about 33 L each) and also use a Small Wolfman
Duffel bag on top. Always room to spare on my month long trips. For longer rides I don't think I would need much more space than I have. The Wolfman is cavernous! I only fill up half way.



Things that take up a lot of room are spare inner tubes, bead breaker, extra tools and misc. parts, rain jacket, toiletries.

Lots of good info! Every time I walk past the bike I study the packing and have been making some improvements here and there. I found a convenient spot to mount some tool tubes, this will remove some of the stuff from the panniers.

I love the Klim Latitude and it vents well but I'm sure I'll suffer on the real hot days. One way I deal with extreme heat is to remove my riding pants and just ride in trousers. I know it's risky but I actually think I'm safer if I can get some relief. I'm thinking on bringing my Darian over pants too as their easy to remove for walking around in street pants.

I'll carry two tubes of the proper size so I won't need to replace a 21" tube in my 18" tire ASAP. What about water purification? I'm thinking about this as it comes with a filter:
Geigerrig G1 1200 Hydration Pack


Thanks