So did I forget anything?

[Bigtallfatbloke]

Here is my list of stuff I have ready to pack for my tour. It would help me if I could have your comments on the stuff and particulary if I forgot something obvious. I am not looking to go extreme lightweight, or ultra comfortable...a happy medium is what i want. The plan is to do germany, then I may head sowf to southern france...not sure yet...time is on my side...cash isnt necessarily! Anyway take a look and speak your mind:

Bike

• Dawes galaxy 2007, schwlable marathon+ 28 tyres, two water bottles, front and rear carradice overlaner panniers and bar bag with liners. Topeak mini morph pump, led front/ rear lights.Plenty of bike ties Brookes saddle, spd pedals.

Camping gear

• Quecha ultra lite pro 2 person tent from decathlon
• Tarp footprint
• Pegs
• Alpkit self inflating sleep mat
• Carry sleep mat
• Blacks XXL sleeping bag and silk liner
• Inflatable pillow
• Trangia 27 non stick cookset (meths) with additional lid/pan
• Eating utensil
• Swiss army knife
• Bic lighter
• Bag of pre mixed herbs, chile, garlic and onions (dried)
• Bag of porridge for emergency
• Length of nylon string
• Small bottle olive oil

Wash kit

• Tooth brush,paste, razor, small shampoo/conditioner bottle, sports towel (compact)
• Disinfectant wipe sachets
• Comb
• Contact lenses and cleaning liquid
• Tissues
• Pain killers
• Vitamin pills
• Anti depressant MEDS
• Mosquito repellent wipes
• Sun cream small

Clothing

• Cyclechat jersey short sleeve
• Btwin jersey short sleeve
• Nike wicking T shirt
• Bandanas
• Nike shorts long
• Nike running shorts short
• Altrua padded long bike shorts
• Gore tex windstopper bib longs
• Nike neoprene over shoes
• Nike walkable road shoes
• Socks x 3 pairs
• Pair of plastic croc shoes
• Altrura night vision jacket
• Pair of cycle gloves
• Giro helmet
• DHB waterproof overtrousers
• Cycle glasses x 2 sets lenses
• Specialized arm warmers
• Hi vis vest
• Long sleeved merino wool off bike jersey

Various

• Mobile phone charged with credits
• Ipod shuffle & headphones
• Digi TV& aerial
• Minolta digital camera
• Free loader solar power pack and adapters
• Lucozade energey tabs
• Ear plugs
• Passport
• Euro medical card
• Hol/med insurance details
• Visa cards x 2 & cash
• Small compass whistle gizmo
• Maps
• USB memory stick
• Pen/pencil paper for journal notes
• Elastic hair bands
• Chain lube small bottle
• Inner tube x2
• Multi tool with chain splitter
• Chain links
• Tyre levers
• Puncture repair kit
• Pedal spanner
• Combination bike locks x 2
• Cycle computer
• CTC bike bag for outward flight
• Drivers license

 

[Pottsy]

Well I can't think of anything you've missed, it looks very comprehensive. In fact I can't help you at all but I'm going to keep a copy of your list for my next trip as a tick-sheet.

 

[Smeggers]

summink to read?

 

[Pottsy]

Oooh ooooh is there a headtorch there or did I miss it?

 

[piedwagtail91]

i'd keep the meds in a box with the chemists sticker on, just in case anyone gets nosey.

 

[domtyler]

fiddle mags?

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

A book is something I should try to read I suppose...although I'm not a great reader and on my last tour I took a book all the way around and never really got into it....except to name my bike after the Donkey in the book...shinto!
headtorch...yep.. I might do that...only I tend to just use my front bike light in the tent at night. Th eneds are clearly marked so the sniffer dogs can read them!

 

[pinkkaz]

Loo roll! (or is this covered with "Tissues")

Hey this is great, just this morning I was compiling my very own camping list for my Loire Valley trip next month and have just added a couple of things from your list!

How about something to bang tent pegs in with?

 

[HelenD123]

Do you need a mug of some sort or are you not a tea/coffee drinker?

 

[jags]

leg warmers ,candle,break and gear cables brake blocks emergency food .
have a great tour keep safe,.

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

I will use a stone/rock if I need to to bang in pegs. Nightlight candles I had forgotten so thanks I will add those to the list...they are very homely in a cold dark tent. Gear cables, brake blocks etc I will leave to a LBS because I would not know how to fit them anyway.
I could take a camping mug...last time I just made the tea in one of the trangia pots .

loo roll...yep..covered with the tissues so to speak...I prefer the floral patterns and perfumed variety on my delicate arse...and you just cant get that with a bog roll

I am still in 2 minds as to if a need both the bib longs and the over trousers though.

 

[Cathryn]

Might have missed them but all chargers for phones etc and the cable that connects your camera to your memory stick...downloading thingy.

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

Ta...I have the solar charger with me which has lots of connections and can power all my gear...the memory stick I think i need an internet cafe for.

 

[Kirstie]

When I first saw your list I thought 'What a long list' and then I read it, and its a long list of very small things! Being into touring means that you can buy small versions of everything, which is excellent. Small things rock!

 

[domtyler]

When I first saw your list I thought 'What a long list' and then I read it, and its a long list of very small things! Being into touring means that you can buy small versions of everything, which is excellent. Small things rock!

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