Monday, April 30, 2007

Geared up

Well I'm geared up. As far as equipment goes I think I have everything I need. I've checked other people's lists, spread everything out on the floor, repacked it all into the saddle bags. unpacked and rechecked it all. Repacked it again. I think I have everything I need.
I'm sure there are things that will be added and things that will be sent home but here it is.

For the Bike

Pump
Tire gauge
Patch kit
2 spare tubes
6 spare spokes
Chain oil
Brake pads
Zap straps
Topeak Alien bike tool
Multi tool Leatherman Juice
Pedal wrench
Duct tape
JB Weld

On the Bike

Review mirror
Bear spray
Rear flasher
Headlight, rechargeable windup*
Water bottle *
Bear bell *

On the Rider

Helmet
with headlamp* and rear flasher*
Sunglasses
Bike gloves
Vest
Shirt
Sports bra
Bike shorts
Socks
Gore-tex trail shoes
RIO mp3 player

Handlebar Bag/Carry bag

Map case
Map
GPS
Emergency contact card
Bike Lock
Sunglasses case with changeable lens for sunglasses
1 bike key
Cell phone
Camera
Toiletries kit-
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Tissue
Peppermint soap
Hand sanitizer
Wet naps

Wallet
2-litre water bladder
Sport watch

Left Saddle bag

The “For the bike kit”
Blue pack towel for greasy clean up*

Kitchen-in cook pot-
Primus cook pot
Stove
Pot stand
Windscreen
Matches
Lighter
Bowl
Spoon
Spices

Thermos*
Fuel bottle
Bear bag and rope
Toiletries Bag-
Camp towel orange
Peppermint soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Floss
Cleansing cloths
Toilet paper
Pads
Makeup

Medicine Bag-
Bag Balm
Vaseline
Allergy relief
Imodium
Ibuprofen
Visine
Alcohol wipes
Bacitracin ointment
Pepto tablets
Seam grip*
Electrolyte tablets
Bandages
First-aid tape
Krazy glue
Needle and thread

Water filter
Spare water bladder
Food
Glove liners
Over gloves
Arm warmers
Balaclava
Rain/wind jacket with zip off sleeves

Right Saddle bag

Everything bag-
Duct tape
Compass*
Multi-tool
Spare lighter
Spare matches and tinder
Sharpie
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Knife sharpener*
Whistle
3 LED squeeze lights
Carabineers

Book bag-
Journal
Mini dictionary *
French phrasebook *
Personal Contact card
Phone charger
Pen
Pencil
Extra memory cards for RIO

Spare Ziploc bags
Laundry bag
Clothing bag 1-
Bike shorts
Sports bra
Sport shirt
2 pair riding socks
Wrap skirt
Down vest
Bathing suit

Clothing bag 2-
2 pair long wool socks
2 pair underwear
Wool cap
Wool long john bottoms
Wool long john top
Water/wind proof camp pants
T-shirt
Crop top
Dress shirt
Caprice

Spare fuel bottle*
Roll of quarters*
Tent pegs
Croc camp shoes
Rain wind pants *
Spare batteries

On rear rack
Folding hat*
Large dry sack* with
1st Compression sack
Sleeping bag
Foamy
2nd Compression sack
Hammock tent
Tarp

Spare key
Photocopy of ID

Believe it or not I've actually have quite a bit of room left in my saddle bags so my biggest challenge now is to resist the temptation to start throwing in extra 'what if' things.

All the * items I sent home or abandoned after the first leg of the journey.