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Things to Take

* means "Need to get"
+ means "borrow from Kathleen"


Description

Reason

Tools and parts

Repair bike

Leatherman (pliers, knife, scissors)

Adjust brakes, cut bread, repair clothing

multi tool (allen, open end, chain breaker)

Adjust bike, replace chain

cone wrenches

Maintain wheel bearings

grease

Maintain wheel bearings

tire

When one is worn or destroyed

tube

When one is worn or destroyed

chain lube

Maintain chain

+ panniers

Carry gear

front bag

Carry gizmos and balance bike

tail light

In case of caught in the dark

derailuer cable

In case of broken cable

brake cable

In case of broken cable

Camping

 

flash light

Look for things in the dark

+ tent

Protect from weather

stove

Heat water for tea, make soup or eggs

fuel

Heat water for tea, make soup or eggs

* alcohol

Prime stove, first aid clean up

sleeping bag

Warmth during sleeping

sleeping pad

Make sleeping softer

tarp?

Protect tent, protect from sun

pot

Heat water for tea, make soup or eggs

cup

Drink tea

fork & spoon

Eat food

container for tea

Drink tea

tea infuser

Drink tea

matches

Start stove

soap (Dr. B's)

Clean utensils, wash body

Toilette

Personal hygiene

Sun block

Protect from sun

Moisturizing lotion

Post sun protection

Blistex lip balm

Sun protection for lip, fever blisters

razor

Shave (use with Dr. B's)

towel

Dry after washing

toothbrush

Oral care

toothpaste

Oral care

First Aid

Prevent further injury

triple antibiotic

Prevent infection

band aids

Cover cuts

gauze

For cuts larger than band aids

tape

Holding on gauze

alcohol wipes

Cleaning wounds

Clothes

Because I have to wear clothes in public

Gortex pants and Jacket

Rain protection

bike shorts (2)

Ass protection

Jersey (2)

Sun protection

gloves

Hand protection

wool jersey

warmth

socks (4)

Prevent chaffing of feet, hygiene

do-rag (2)

Head hygiene

blue jeans

warmth

shorts

comfort

t-shirt (2?)

comfort

warm shirt

Out in public wear

tennis shoes

Foot protection

baseball cap

Sun protection

Gizmos

Document trip

Batteries

To run  GPS and Flashlight and taillight

cell phone

For emergency calls and calling Susie

battery charger (USB)

Charge batteries

USB cables (2)

(charge phone and transfer data from GPS and camera)

Camera media adapter

Easier transfer of data

GPS

Route guidance and travel log

camera & 300mm lens OR small point & shoot

Document trip  (better pictures vs lighter weight

Computer

Document real time, transfer data

charger for computer

Charge computer battery

* dry bag

Protection against wet for gizmos

External drive OR many flash cards?

Place to store documentation