What's in the Bag?

I'm off to take a journey with Matt through Italy, Switzerland and Croatia. 
Before every trip I'm always asked "What are you packing?" So here's the list for my 20 day trip:

• 3 pairs of convertible pants
• 1 pair waterproof pants
• 5 shirts
• 1 pair of thermals
• 1 fleece beanie hat
• 1 pair of gloves
• 1 baseball cap 
• 1 travel dress (not something I normally take)
• 1 pair flat sandals (not something I normally take)
• 1 pair PJs (quick dry)
• 7 pairs of underwear
• 4 pairs of socks
• 4 pairs of sock liners
• 1 pair compression socks
• 1 pair of boots
• 1 swimsuit
• 2 travel towels
• 1 fleece & waterproof jacket set
• 1 bedliner
• 1 First Aid Kit
• 1 bag of toiletries & medications
•  fabreeze, detergent packets, laundry line, ziplock bags
• 1 camera bag, 1 iphone, 1 Kindle
• 1 pair sunglasses
• 3 compression bags
• protein bars & almonds
• 3 compression travel bags

Weight of main backpack = 21 lbs
Weight of small backpack = 17 lbs (small backpack has wedding stuff in it too) 

BUT WAIT.....There's more....

* 1 special carry-on item for this trip!...A Wedding Dress! 
• 1 carry-on of important wedding items
• 1 BIG ASS suitcase full of wedding stuff and items for Switzerland = 47 lbs!!! egads!

This extra stuff is not how we roll! I don't understand how people travel with so much stuff. Fortunately, many items will either be used, gifted to people or sent home with my brother Mark. Thanks Mark!!! Looking forward to just having my 2 backpacks (with lightened loads) once we leave for Croatia.