Packing List

Every trip has a list of things you bring with so that you aren't without. Most trips have emenities at the destination so one doesn't have to bring too much with them and one can travel light. This trip doesn't fall into that category. I will need to bring all of the necessities and none of the bs that we normally bring. Weight is key!

Here is the list:

Everything packed and mounted on my bike. Front bags are empty, awaiting food.



Definately need to distribute the weight a little better!



Compression sac, dry Ortlieb bag.



Laptop, dry sac, front Ortlieb pannier, sleeping bag.



Dishwear, flask, journal, mallet, flashlight, hatchet, multiple knives.



First Aid kit, pancho, tubes, dry food, maps, goggles(clear and tinted for riding)



Tent, tools, more panniers



The complete set up, unpacked. I can't believe this is all I will have for a while.

• First Aid kit
• 20degree sleeping bag
• Sierra 1 man tent
• Ortlieb panniers
• 2 Stone Brewery jerseys
• 2 pair cycling shorts
• multiple lighting systems
• Toshiba Netbook
• Canon PowerShoot A3100 camera
• Army knife and wet stone
• small pocket knife
• Surly Long Haul Trucker
• Primo BMX platform pedals
• Origin8 powerstraps
• Planet Bike Cascadia fenders
• Bell SweepXC helmet
• frame pump
• 1 small pot, spork, plate
• ThermaRest sleeping pad
• hatchet
• mallet (for making spoon rings to sell along the way)
• 2 journals
• maps for the states I'm passing through
• plate, bowl, mug, skillet
• 2 spare tubes
• spare tire
• tools-spoke wrench, chain breaker, lube, phillips/flathead screwdriver, hex wrenches, open ended wrenches, spare cables, duct tape, patch kits, repair boots(for tires), ect.
• fishing line(for sewing repairs or stitching myself up)
• compression bag
• dry sac

This is the majority of everything I'm bringing. I still need to get a compass, nylon rope and a small alcohol stove. Besides that, and food along the way, I am all set and have everything I need to start. I plan on figuring out what else I need when it comes up. I am pretty sure I have everything I need to survive and will just want a few other things for comfort. If you see something I am missing in this list or in the pictures above, write a comment and let me know. I may have missed something.