What I’m Bringing

Before I go anywhere I always like to lay everything out on the floor. This way I can double check I have everything I need, and re-evaluate what I should and shouldn’t bring along.

This is ‘almost’ everything I’m bringing. Some items I don’t have yet (like bug repellent spray and some other small odds and ends) but the big stuff is all here.

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Helmet

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Garbage bag

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Tire pump

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Chamois cream (for saddle sores)

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Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, chap stick, etc)

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Repair kit (allen wrenches, tire levers, etc)

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Tire tube

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Oatmeal

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Freeze-dried meals (just add water and cook!)

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Large water bottle (goes in the pannier)

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Smaller water bottles (go in the bottle holders on the frame)

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Toilet paper (when you gotta go, you gotta go!)

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Duct tape (always useful!)

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Little knife & wrench

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Gloves

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Camping stove (I need to buy fuel in Albany since I can’t fly with it)

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Spork

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Tailight (front light not shown)

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Bluetooth keyboard for blogging

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Mosquito netting

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Battery charger (holds 2 full phone charges)

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Metal camping/cooking mug

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Sleeping pad

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Ear warmers (when you have big ears like me these are a necessity!)

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Rain jacket

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Tent

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Sleeping bag

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Towel (always travel with a towel!)

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Warm wool hat

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Shirts, shorts, underwear, socks

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Rear Panniers (everything fits in these!)

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Long bike pants (for chilly mornings)

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Cable lock

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Rear bike rack bag

 

 

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