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D41 wrote:I'm starting to think you've never left the house before.
I have....Been in the garden before, the year was 1997, it was a Tuesday, it was cold and scary. I retreated back inside.ImageImage

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kiwikrasher wrote:
Monty wrote:Whatever you think you need divide by 4
This. You’re away with the boys on bikes, you’re not turning up to date your future wife. I used to pack like that list and never got utlilised.
ImageImage very true mate. I'll have to figure out a better way of doing it then.

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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 (lol). 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.
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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.
That's all I have and they are very good.
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I have the Aldi under layers and best ones I 've had. Much better than my previous edz ones.
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(bandit) I've used Under Armour in the past.

One of the things I really like about compression layers is it makes it SOOO much easier to get out of a one-piece suit.
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You guys are way to flash. I just wear boxers and a t-shirt :?
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You prolly have corks-on-strings on your lid, too. (rolf)
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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.
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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.
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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 (lol). 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

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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.

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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

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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

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And they itch like crazy!

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D41 wrote:And they itch like crazy!

HTH
Don't like the sound of that!!

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Decent ones don’t. Merino is a very soft wool.

EDZ make some decent ones. They are the ones I use.
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No...you're right. Always find they itch like mad until you work up a sweat, then everything is copacetic. PITA for washing & drying, etc.
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