This is the list from our previous bicycle tour. We’ll be updating this list very soon and adding photos (as of October 2011)!
It took us a year to shed most of our possessions and to plan for our trip. The following is a list of just about everything we’re carrying with us on our bicycles.
2 surly long haul truckers (olive drab and truckachinno) with front and rear surly nice racks
Schwalbe marathon plus tires
Bryan-velo orange aluminum fenders
Debi-planet bike plastic fenders
4 panniers each: 2 Ortlieb Backroller classics and Backpacker plus
2 reflective stripes worn over clothes
2 helmets
2 cateye strada bike computers
2 red blinking lights and 2 headlights
2 bike bells (ding ding here we come! and here we go!)
2 rear view mirrors
2 kryptoflex 5′ cables
2 stainless steel round locks by On Guard
4 marine bungee cords-holds down stuff on the top of our rear racks, and the hooks are plastic and not sharp
REI Quarterdome 3 person tent
Footprint for Tent
6 Extra sand stakes
Emergency Blanket-extremely handy for unexpected cold night to lay over the top of our sleeping bags
2 Thermarest 3/4 sleeping pads
Sealine Drybag backpack to hold all of the above
4 Water bottles-1 bike bottle w/squirt top and 3 bottled water bottle (lightweight and durable)
MSR 6 Liter Water Bladder
MSR miniworks EX water filter
1 lightweight collapsible vinyl bucket
Small bottle of bleach
MSR International Stove
1 large fuel bottle
1 Small fuel bottle
lighter
Rag for cleaning
Extra stove parts,seals and cleaning tools
collapsible funnel
windscreen
We love to cook!
3 pots-1 large stainless steel pot w/ lid for bigger meals, 1 non stick frying pan, 1 small stainless steel pot with locking lid for boiling water and storing leftovers
we use a LL Bean toiletry shower bag organizer to keep all our kitchen tools in check:
2 handkerchiefs
plastic spatula
paring knife
vegetable peeler
knife sharpener
soap
green scrubby
small cookbook-includes cooking times for all bulk foods
pot scraper
1/2 cup metal measuring cup-great for serving one pot meals
spice bag with curry, Italian season, bouillon, etc.
the “kitchen drawer” (outer pouch) with twist ties, rubberbands and other misc.
35 degree synthetic sleeping bag
20 degree down sleeping bag
2 cotton sarongs that we use as sheets and towels
2 small stuff sack pillowcase (Debi sewed out of cotton flannel)
2 small shammy towels
Electronics:
Asus eee pc 8.9 inch Windows XP laptop
1 small altec lansing usb powered speaker
spot tracker device
small Sony digital camera
2 Petzl Tikka headlamp-with red lens, we love these
Bryan:
synthetic underwear briefs
synthetic boxers
2 pr synthetic crew socks
wool rag socks
neoprene socks
padded bike shorts
pants with zip off legs
swim trunks
long underwear
synthetic t shirt
synthetic top long sleeve
turtleneck zipper top
2 shortsleeve button down cotton shirts
fleece vest
merino wool sweater
Helly Hansen Rain Pants
Northface Rain Jacket
light fleece hat and 1 heavy fleece hat
fingerless riding glove
long finger riding glove
windstopper gloves
flip flops
Keen sandals
visor
down parka
belt
Debi:
REI Rain pants
Marmot rain jacket
fleece vest
3 Hankerchiefs
2 skirts
2 padded bike shorts
wool long johns
longleeve wool/silk blend top
2 built in bra synthetic tank tops
bike shirt with pockets on back
fingerless bike gloves
windstopper gloves
pants with zip off legs
4 prs underwear
2 sports bras
1 bikini top
board shorts
regular bra
belt
neck warmer
neoprene socks
wool rag socks
knee high socks
2 prs merino wool socks
pr flip flops
pr keen sandals
synthetic parka
binoculars
miscellaneous repair kit
3 hankerchiefs
sunglasses
prescription glasses
writing paper
paperbacks
art supplies
piano book
sketchbooks
large ultralite backpack for hiking
3/4 length z rest
2 masks and 2 snorkels
maps, maps, maps!
Mexico guide book
English/Spanish dictionary
Day planner
small photo album with family and friends photos to share with folks
Bike parts:
2 700 cc tires
2 26 inch tires
4 tubes each
1 front derailleur and 1 rear derailleur
1 complete brake assembly with 2 extra sets of brake pads
2 extra brake cables
2 derailleur cables
spare nuts and bolts
spare chain links
bottle chain lubricant
chain tool
spoke tool
14 mm wrench
15 mm wrench
adjustable wrench
small vice grips
wire cutters
2 metric park tool wrenches
flat file
cassette removal tool
multi tool
awl
cleaning brush
3 tire levers
patch kit
crank brothers air pump w/ psi guage
Poop bag: 1 plastic trowel, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, and plastic bags for emergencies!
First Aid kit
