Everybody Has Their Baggage

With six weeks to go, I have virtually all the kit I intend to take to the USA.  So for those of you interested in what I will be carrying with me on my trip, I have prepared an inventory.  This has proved a useful exercise and also it has highlighted some things I still need to get!!! (marked with an *).

You if you think of anything I may have forgot, please drop me a line!

Bike

Thorn Raven Tour

Ortlieb Pannier Bags (x5)

Waterproof Bag* - For my tent

600ml Water Bottles (x3)
Katadyn Water Filter Bottle
Bike Lock*

Bike Spares

-  Inner Tubes (x2)

-  Puncture Repair Kit

-  Bike Repair Kit (i.e. tools)

-  Pump

-  Spare Spokes (x3)

-  Spare tyre (folding)

Camping

Easton Kilo 2P Tent – Lightweight Tent (<1kg!!!) with carbon poles

Primas EtaPower Camping Stove – This baby runs liquid or gas fuel

Eating Stuff – Ration Tin (x2), Fork/Knife/Spoon Utensil, Silicone Mug, Camping Mug

Sleeping Bag – Vango Ultralight 200

Sleeping bag liner - for the cold nights in the Rockies, I will ditch this when I am back to warmth!

Self-Inflating Roll Mat

Ortlieb water bladder (4ltr)

Spice Box – The greatest purchase I have ever made!  The three spices I will start with are salt, cumin and cayenne pepper.

Clothing

Cycling Kit

Shoes - Shimano SPD*

2 x Bib Shorts

3 x cycling tops

3 x socks

Helmet*

Sunglasses

Overshoes

Rain Jacket

Gloves* - I will try and find some tan through gloves to avoid looking like this!

Evening Wear

Trousers

Shorts

Underwear (x3)

Socks (x3)

t-shirt (x3)

Jacket*

Electrical Goods

Computer (Acer Aspire Netbook) - for writing/communicating/entertainment/Battery Charging

Mobile phone* (x2) – one with my UK SIM Card to pick up messages, one US SIM Card* for day to day use.

Camera

Garmin GPS - Tracks progress and does directions

Spare GPS tracker

MP3 Player

USB Hub*

Nice Things

Coffee Pot

Book(s) – Any recommendations!?

  

Food

I will be buying all my food in the Canada/ USA to save weight for the flight.

Misc

Passport

Wallet

Maps – I currently have maps to get me to Missouri, I’ll sort the rest on the road

Emergency Info Sheet

Diary

Microfibre Towel

Shower Gel

Travel Wash* - I will be doing my laundry by hand (or smelling bad!)

First Aid Kit* - I have been told chamois cream is best for saddle sores....