What I'm planning on taking

Following is a summary of the items I'm planning on taking on this trip
  • Bike: Long Haul Trucker - 58cm fitted with a Brooks B17 saddle (nice and comfy)
  • Panniers: Ortileb rear and front rollers. Great waterproof bags
  • Ay-ups front lights (will also be used as lighting whilst camping)
  • Ortileb handlebar bag with map holder
  • Couple of spare tubes, puncture repair kit, a couple of spare spokes and lube
  • Camping -Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba. Have used this tent on my last couple of overnight/weekend tours. Have found it to be a good size, nice and light.
MSR Hubba Hubba tent

  • Thermarest mattress + 3 season sleeping bag and liner. With this combination should have a nice comfy rest
  • Have recently purchased a Thermarest chair, which converts the mattress into a chair whilst camping. Hopefully will make sitting around a bit more comfy.
  • MSR stove and cookware
  • Ortileb 5l collapsible bucket - very versatile whilst touring and not near a sink.
  • Clothing - Cycling
  • Couple of Bibs, cycle jerseys, waterproof jacket and trousers and Shimano M60 Goretex shoes
  • Clothing- Off bike
  • Pair of zipped off short/trousers, couple of shirts, jacket, warm socks
  • Other stuff
  • Digital Camera
  • iPhone
  • Powermonkey Charger
  • Notepad and pens
  • Cable ties and duct tape (for all those emergency repairs)
  • Basic first aid kit
  • Sun cream and insect repellent