Packing & Prep
So I'm not phenomenal at packing for trips. Really, any sort of planning and foresight isn't my strong suit. So to make this trip possible I started packing about two weeks in advance, making multiple different lists of things I have, need, and and wish I had.
That's everything.... plus some last minute additions. Hopefully it all stays on the bike!
Pack List
Bike Gear
- spokes (3) - shoelace for cleaning chain links and cassette - Twofish attachable water bottle cage - cargo net & bungies - chain tool - deraillure hanger (only bc/mine is a little bent) - Ibera 5L frame bag - Transit rear rack - 15L backpack - Osprey 1.5L bladder bag - tubes (2) - Spin Dr. CO2 inflator - CO2 cartridges (3) - tire levers - crappy hand pump - rear bike light - multi-tool - leatherman - spare nuts/bolts - triflow wet chain lube |
Biking Clothes
- sweet gloves - mace - double butt padded shorts - athletic shorts - UV half buff - running hat - sunglasses - clip shoes - athletic watch - unflattering bike jersey - helmat Electronics - iphone 5s - Topeak waterproof case - wall charger (2) - Poweradd 10000mAh external batt - Poweradd 5200mAh external batt - charger for chargers - ear buds - extra ear bud w/one side cut off for riding - kindle fire for wishful reading |
Clothes off Bike
- raincoat - waterproof socks - riding & light wool socks - exofficio boxer briefs (they're awesome) - polyester shirts (2) - polyester long sleeve - long sleeve patagonia thing - polyester khaki looking shorts - stupid travel belt - long underwear (prob unnecessary) - tevas, so I can look like my dad $$ and ID - Straight-up cash, please don't rob me - passport - health ID cards / Drivers license - laminated copy of those IDs - Emergency contact info Misc Things - First Aid kit - Vaseline (for riding) - sunscreen chapstick |
Camping
- 1 dude tent, Mira Exped II - rainfly & poles & stakes - tarp - inflatable sleeping pad, Exped - Nemo Salsa 15 sleeping bag - inflatable camp pillow - Sea summit waterproof compression sacks (2) - REI camping towel - knife - rope tied to a carabiner - folding bowl - Sea to summit folding X-pot - spork - travel laundry wash - Trade Joe's pop up sponge - smallish maglite w/extra batts Toiletries - Spf 30 spray sunscreen - blue lizard SPF screen - Axe body spray, I'm not 13 I promise - deoderant - herbal essence shampoo bc/it's super overpowering - multivitamins - Ibprof - allergy meds - shortened toothbrush/paste - shortened razor - floss - bug spray |