Originally Posted by
staehpj1
Please no!
I always cringe at that term. I hate it when somehow I am not "fully loaded" when I carry all the stuff I need to accomplish the same functions because my stuff doesn't weigh enough
To me "fully loaded" simply means (for me and my type of trips) carrying a tent, cooker and whatever else I want/need. For a creditcard tourer, "fully loaded" also mean "whatever I need/want". So you carrying what you need with lighter gear will still make you "fully loaded". I also tend to include water and food when I think of that term. Sort of like "fully dressed". There is no minimum number of clothing items for that, other than you're covered up according to the weather and comfort.