off the bike clothes - for traveling

[swlsue]

We are getting ready to leave for our France Tour trip and I need to keep my packing to a minimum. I am a notorious overpacker and a shoe and clotheshorse and I'm having a hard time deciding.

Any suggestions for traveling clothes to take?

[Veronica]

I like lightweight supplex capris. They pack small and are pretty comfortable no matter what the weather. Shoes are hard - our trips usually involve hiking, biking, snorkeling and eating at nice restaurants. That's 4 pairs of shoes minimum.

V.

[DeniseGoldberg]

I don't know if this will help at all, but I have a journal / article that essentially is my packing list for biking tours - including both on the bike and off the bike clothing. I used it as a reminder for myself for a non-biking trip last fall, and I was able to get away with only a small carry-on for a week-long trip. Of course it does require that I wash clothes every night!

On the shoe front, if I'm on a biking trip I usually take my biking shoes and Chaco Z/1 sandals. These sandals are pretty stable and I have happily used them for hiking - depending on the terrain, of course. For a hiking trip I may take hiking shoes (or boots) plus again the Chaca sandals.

My "What's in that trailer? Or in those panniers?" article can be read at denisepacks.crazyguyonabike.com. (Oh, and if that site isn't available, please try again later. I know that Neil - the webmaster for and owner of crazyguyonabike - is working to resolve a sporadic problem with the site.)

--- Denise

[swlsue]

Thanks! Thanks so much for the ideas. I am really struggling with my packing light. Just my bike stuff takes up an medium sized duffle.

[DeniseGoldberg]

My "What's in that trailer? Or in those panniers?" article can be read at denisepacks.crazyguyonabike.com. (Oh, and if that site isn't available, please try again later. I know that Neil - the webmaster for and owner of crazyguyonabike - is working to resolve a sporadic problem with the site.)

--- Denise

Since crazyguyonabike.com is unexpectedly still unavailable, I've created a copy of my article in a blog - it can be accessed at http://denisepacksforbiketours.blogspot.com/.

...and yes, I realize I posted this in 2 discussions - just didn't want someone who was looking for my article to not be able to find the replacement...

[swlsue]

I'll check out your site Denise!
Thanks.
Thanks to some of the suggestions on this board, I bought the Tomboy dresses at Title 9. What a great store.