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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh
One pair of shoes - I just can't imagine it yet. Have to get used to the idea.
Not a hanky. Bandana. Weighs nothing. Fits in a pocket.
Scarf/buff - same space/same weight.
If I buy a toque, I have to carry a toque. Same result.
Not puffy - this is a very light down thin jacket. Can be rolled.
Agree on cotton pants. Will re-think.
MacBook - 50/50 so far. Not sure if I can cut it off.
Earbuds, OK
Clippers bad? What's the alternative, teeth???
Mug - optional, I get it.
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I'm horrible for packing heavy but apparently not the worst in the world!
- The shoes thing seems strange. I only have one pair of shoes I wear 95% of the year. I could see if you're taking dress/hiking, but hiking and casual seems odd.
- Said before, ditch the scarf and bandana. Get a Buff. Can be used as a washcloth, bandana, transportation headrest barrier apparently, and if you put it under your hat it works well for a toque substitute unless you're in -30. Also for the buy it/carry it argument - buy a cheap one, carry it for the 4 months you need it, toss it. ~Saves you 8 months of the weight.
- A light down coat is still a puffy
That being said I go nowhere without mine. Incredibly versatile, but I'd drop a long sleeve shirt since you can use said puffy. Keep the puffy.
- Would definitely get tech pants/shorts. It'll save about 3 pounds and pack hella lighter.
- No way would I take the DSLR. I get that you're much more of a photographer than I (and much better), but I picked up a Panasonic ZS100 for travel. No it's nowhere close to the same category, but after travelling around Switzerland with a DSLR bag I'd have little desire to lug it around for a year.
- Travel mug, buy there if you really miss it. Ditch the fork and spoon or get a plastic human gear combo if you really feel they won't have cutlery in Europe.
- Strip the first aid kit down to Bandaids and aspirin unless you're doing wilderness adventures.
- What's with the 8 lb black book? If you're taking the laptop or tab, use that. If you need something without batteries, get a tiny scratch pad and transfer to digital when you're around power.
As far as water bottle/nalgene goes, look at the roll-up plastic ones. Takes up less space when empty.