My NZ trip I reused gear I rode in for at least 2-3 days. What ever you wear gets sweaty anyway. Just have a clean set for off bike duties and even that will last you 2 days as long as you don’t spill your beer or puke up . If mid way you can wash clothes, I reckon 4 shirts is heaps!
In 2010 I rode to Philip Island for the GP. 8 days all up. I took 2 50L packs that zipped together. I could’ve fitted everything I used in one pack and still had room.
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I use the EDZ undersuit, it’s thin and doesn’t itch like some of the cheaper ones.
I bought an expensive one years ago to replace my tatty EDZ, hated it and bought a new EDZ the same week. It’s what works for you.
I used to have a fairly expensive base layer, proskins or something like that. It was never that comfortable and it wore out quickly.
Couple of years back I got a cheap one firm Lidl, so much more comfortable, drys overnight if you wash it in the shower (IOM trips). Still no sign of wear at all.
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D6Nutz wrote:I used to have a fairly expensive base layer, proskins or something like that. It was never that comfortable and it wore out quickly.
Couple of years back I got a cheap one firm Lidl, so much more comfortable, drys overnight if you wash it in the shower (IOM trips). Still no sign of wear at all.
I got talked into buying the first EDZ suit when I bought new leathers, that said, the first time I got out of sweaty leathers after a track session using the undersuit was a revelation, never used the boxers and tee shirt again.
kiwikrasher wrote:My NZ trip I reused gear I rode in for at least 2-3 days. What ever you wear gets sweaty anyway. Just have a clean set for off bike duties and even that will last you 2 days as long as you don’t spill your beer or puke up . If mid way you can wash clothes, I reckon 4 shirts is heaps!
In 2010 I rode to Philip Island for the GP. 8 days all up. I took 2 50L packs that zipped together. I could’ve fitted everything I used in one pack and still had room.
Well I must admit when I go away for 3 night stays I tend to be alright for a couple of tops or even 1. It's just this trip is longer so i defo wanted opinions. Thanks for you response. I will listen to this, I think you are right, as i guess if I only use tips in the evening then It prob wont get dirty as its only for a few hours.
Yea defo 2 50lts is too much defo don't want that lol
Fellas thanks for your replies, too many to quote personally!! EDZ and also the Lidl base suits seem like good shouts. Only issue with the Lidl ones are I'm sure they only do them when in season and kinda small quantities of them so always habe to be quick to get them. But EDZ seems like a big brand therefore can pick them up from most retailers which may be better for myself.
Monty wrote:Ross try some Merino wool socks. They’re cool in the summer, warm in the winter and don’t smell. I got 9 days out of 2 pairs on my last trip.
I've never heard of them before lol! Thanks for the recommendation. I'll look them up buddy
Monty wrote:Ross try some Merino wool socks. They’re cool in the summer, warm in the winter and don’t smell. I got 9 days out of 2 pairs on my last trip.
Literally just looked this up...There's loads who'd of thought!! Out of interest which pair was you using, sports, thermal, everyday?!! I tend to use the slightly thicker sports socks as i find them.more comfortable than the thin type lol