This year son and I are headed south end of May and early June, NY- Mississippi< NOLA, Texas, Arkansas. I'm alternately dreading and excited about packing. As we're camping and I'm on the 2016 R1200RT (solo- he on his HD)Space becomes an issue I HAD considered the Aerostich Roadcrafter Jacket and ADV pants non-negotiable, as well as two pair of armoured pants (BMW Summer 3 and Spirit Kevlar) Now I'm thinking more minimal. My Olympia jacket and pants and just the summer 3's. I really want to take both my Daytona Boots (for long superslab and wet days) and the BMW summer riding sneakers (comfy as heck and walkable). After toiletries, sandals, shirts, cooling vest, light casual pants, bathing suit, gloves etc etc I see a full bike.
So I'm wondering- Does one pair of riding pants work for you on an extended trip? Am I foolish leaving aerostich at home for a HOT climate ride (The olympia is good, but after Aero everything seems almost wimpy!) Are two pair of riding footwear overdoing it? Just the riding sneakers (it's hot) Just the Daytona (It's motorcycling) I know i"m courting overthinking, but at 72 I don't think I want to gut-out a consequence of poor planning. General "paring down" comments welcomed as well.
Coming from NY coolth, some hot weather packing experience could help here.
Thanks
So I'm wondering- Does one pair of riding pants work for you on an extended trip? Am I foolish leaving aerostich at home for a HOT climate ride (The olympia is good, but after Aero everything seems almost wimpy!) Are two pair of riding footwear overdoing it? Just the riding sneakers (it's hot) Just the Daytona (It's motorcycling) I know i"m courting overthinking, but at 72 I don't think I want to gut-out a consequence of poor planning. General "paring down" comments welcomed as well.
Coming from NY coolth, some hot weather packing experience could help here.
Thanks