So did I forget anything?

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Bigtallfatbloke

New Member
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:biggrin::

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

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Location
SW London
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. :smile:
 
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Bigtallfatbloke

Bigtallfatbloke

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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

Veteran
Location
London
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

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

jags

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

Bigtallfatbloke

New Member
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:biggrin::biggrin:

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

Bigtallfatbloke

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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.
 

domtyler

Über Member
Kirstie said:
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! :smile:

Will you marry me? :biggrin:
 
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