June 30, 2012

Route and Gear

Hey there, gotta keep this as brief as I can as I'm pressed for time, got a flight to catch in 10hrs and lots to do before then!

Route:


Gear:

  Bike

  • Surly Long Haul Trucker
  • Surly Front/Rear racks
  • Ortlieb panniers
  • Clip pedals
  • Saddle bag
  • Front/Rear lights
  • Garmin odometer

Camping Gear

  • Flint2 tent
  • Cat's meow sleeping bag
  • NeoAir mattress
  • Pillow 

Electronics

  • Samsung Galaxy S phone w/ 4 spare batteries
  • Nintendo GameBoy DS
  • Kobo eReader
  • Nikon D3100 camera w/ stand
  • Headphones, earphones
  • Voltaic solar charger
  • Voltaic camera charger

Misc.

  • Misc straps
  • Sewing kit 
  • First aid kit
  • Bungee cords
  • Headlamp
  • Rope
  • Various twist ties
  • Various elastic bands 

Tools

  • Tire pump
  • Two spare tubes
  • Lube for chain
  • Electric and duct tape
  • Small scissors
  • Multitool
  • Small adjustable wrench
  • Alan keys
  • Tire levers

Cooking

  • PocketRocket stove
  • Travel pot
  • Bowl
  • Travel tea thermos
  • Four water bottles
  • Fork, spoon, swiss knife
  • Washcloth 

Riding Gear

  • Gortex jacket
  • Sugoi pants
  • Booties
  • Giro clip shoes
  • Sandals
  • Fox Gloves, another pair of fingerless gloves
  • Helmet
  • Warm hat
  • Reflective safety vest

Clothes

  • Two pairs of cycling shorts
  • Two pairs of casual shorts
  • Pair of cord pants
  • Pair of jeans
  • One hoodie
  • One dress collar shift
  • One light collar shirt
  • Four cotton t-shirts
  • Four pairs of underwear
  • Four pairs of ankle socks
  • One pair of normal socks, one pair of "Newfie socks"
  • One pair of long johns
  • One pair of sleeping pants
  • One warm long sleeve shirt

I'll pick up some things when I settle in Victoria like AAA batteries, a fuel can for my stove, maybe some Tupperware containers or baggies, sunscreen, and other toiletries.

That should be all for now! I'll go more into detail about the cost of my gear when I finish the trip. I'll be updating on a daily basis from my phone or public computers. So drop by often!