I'm planning to do my first solo Trip. Not exactly bikepacking, more bike touring but I want you're opinion about the setup.
The weather here in Portugal has been quite unstable.
I will do the N2 road in Portugal, often called the route66 of Portugal and is the longest road of Europe with 740km and I'm planning to do it in 7 stages
It will be a big challenge for me specially if the weather will be rainy as it has been lately.
That's why I want you're advice
I will stay in rooms along the road, so I don't need a tent
But what has been worrying me is the rain .
It's highly probable to have back to back rainy days.
The equipment that I'm planning to carry is what you see in the pictures.
I have many doubts what to wear in such conditions. I also don't have many high tech clothes special for the rain.
So I would appreciate your advice on this. Techniques that you use to overcome rainy days
For the legs I only have a cycling pants. And for the shoes only an old cover for the wind(not water proof)
PS: I sweat a lot, special when I'm using the rain coat. But I hate the freeze feeling after you start to sweat during a climb or after stopping to eat something and then ride again.
PS2: I would you pack a tent, sleeping bag and a mattress on a bike like mine if I're doing a really bikepacking adventure?
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