i did a 28 day 2000km self supported ride using a nimbus 36 and my
normal 60l hiking pack. Everthing people have said above is about right,
but i found after about 5 days i didn't notice an increase in saddle
soreness or leg fatigue (just like when you start riding you thing you
will never get used to having a funny saddle wedged between your legs).
I had a one man tent (bivvy would have been better but it is nice to
have more space than a plastic tomb if the weather turns) small metho
cooker, 4 litres of water, 2 changes of thermals, 2 cycling nicks, food
for 2 days, cycle tools, thermarest and sleeping bag and travel towel.
Other stuff as well helps, like sanitising wash for your cycling nics
(have to wash them after each day of riding), some deep heat, neurofen,
and lots of bananas, marsbars, and museli bars.

Some things i learned- you need a spare tube and metal tyre levers,
never skimp on carrying water (fill up whenever you get the chance),
wrap your bag in some high vis material and buy a little rear vision
mirror for your helmet.

As for thermals i can only recommend merino wool icebreakers. They are
the most comfortable, don't hold odour, dry quickly and have a pretty
good life span- they are pricey but totally worth it.

If i remember anything else i will post again but those are some of the
more important things i learned on my trip,
mark


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