Packing List

A self-sustained bike tour requires quite a bit of gear! Here's our tentative packing list for the journey:

The Ride: Packing List

Bicycle

• Bike
• Front & Rear Racks
• Front & Rear Fenders
• Pedals w/ Clips & Straps
• Lights
• Bottle Cages

Storage

• Panniers
• Handlebar Bag
• Backpack and/or  Drybag
• Bungees

Camping

• Tent w/ Rain Cover and Weatherproof Bag
• Small, Light Tarp
• Sleeping Bag w/ Weatherproof Bag
• Sleeping Pad w/ Weatherproof Bag

Water

• Water Bottles (2)
• 4L Water Bladder
• Iodine Tablets

Cooking

• Travel Stove
• Fuel Bottle
• Cooking Pot
• Coffee Cup
• Spork
• Knife
• Scrubber (steel wool, etc.)

Electronics

• Phone
• iPad
• Headphones
• USB Battery
• Headlamp
• Batteries (for lights)

Health

• Lip Balm
• Sunscreen
• Insect Repellant
• Multivitamins
• Caffeine Pills
• Eyedrops
• First Aid
• Bandages
• Gauze
• Elastic Wrap Bandage
• Antiseptic Wipes
• Safety Pins
• Medical Tape
• Tweezers
• Triple Anti-Biotic Cream
• Aspirin/Ibuprofen
• Antihistamine

Toiletries

• Toilet Paper
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Travel Towel
• Brush/Comb
• Soap
• Nail Clippers
• Wet Wipes

Clothing

• Rain Jacket
• Waterproof Full Finger Gloves
• Off Bike
• Shirts (2)
• Shorts
• Athletic Shorts/Swim Trunks
• Pants
• Underwear (2)
• Socks (4)
• Sandals
• Beanie
• On Bike
• Cycling Shorts (2)
• Cycling Jerseys (2)
• Cycling Gloves
• Helmet
• Shoes
• Bandana/Cap
• Sunglasses

Tools/Parts

• Patch Kit
• Tire Levers
• Tire Pump
• Bike Multi-Tool w/ Wrenches and Spoke Tool
• Chain Lube/Rag
• Regular Multi-Tool
• Spare Tire
• Spare Tubes (2)
• Spare Spokes
• Frame Bolts
• Electric Tape
• Duct Tape
• Zip Ties (Assorted Sizes)

Other

• Maps
• String
• Books

Instruments

• Spoons
• Kazoos
• Harmonica
• Egg Shaker
• Mini Tambourine