Well, you can dump a load of tools to bring the 5kg of tools down. That's for certain.
Agreed. What do you guys' touring tool kits weigh? How "light" can I realistically make it?
Do you really need to carry three (possibly six?) litres of fuel in Western Europe, all the time? It can't be for your stove, as that runs on gas canisters. Need petrol for something else? Syphon some out of the fuel tank or put a spigot tap into fuel line.
Nope, not all the time. Just while on TET sections.
Do you really need to carry three (possibly six?) litres of water all the time? Half of your time you are in B&B's who, if nothing else will have water, surely?
Nope, not all the time. Just while camping.
Do you really need a bike cover, even a light one? The bike won't suddenly evaporate if the sun shines on it or rust away if it rains. Chuck it and save a kilogram
Cover is to keep curious eyes off my stuff, not rain or sun.
What's with the drone thing? I looked it up.... 300g or a third of a kilo... and you are getting worried that the whole lot weighs too much? Save yourself 300g of anguish by leaving the flying thing at home
I want drone footage of some of my trip. So I have to bring a drone. Simple.
Final drive oil? Why? See engine oil, below
Engine oil? Why? They sell it - and make it - in Western Europe. Buy a bottle if (and only if) you need some
Agreed. I was thinking of convenience - if I have some, I won't be screwed when I need some emergency oil on a Sunday, or during siestas, or at night... I was in two minds whether to bring the oils anyway.