I'm attempting to compile a gear list for a Pacific Coast tour that I'm starting in June. After doing a lot of thinking and studying other lists, I've come up with my own. I'm terrible at planning these sorts of things, and I know its really long, but I'd really appreciate it if some of you experienced self-sufficient tourers could take a look and tell me what you think.
A couple points: I plan on camping 95% of the time, with a couple stays at friends' house or hostels. I've also omitted all the stuff that is on the bike (panniers, water bottles, pump, etc). And my tent is heavier than I'd like, but its all I have.
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Camping:
tent - REI Hoodoo 3
sleeping bag - North Face Aleutian, 20F degree
sleeping pad - Thermarest So-Lite
pillow (stuff sack w/ clothes in it) ditch it
waterproof compression sack (for sleeping bag) ditch it
Other Camping:
headlight What is a headlight? are you cycling at night. Use your headlamp in an emergency
sunscreen
chapstick
multivitamins
baby wipes
travel towel
soap/shampoo
bathroom stuff (contacts, glasses, toothbrush, etc)
Kitchen:
stove - Trangia Mini
fuel - denatured alcohol
fuel storage container
matches redundant, you will be camping near other people. If your lighter doesn't work you won't die
lighter
cook-set
P-38 (can opener)
small spice set (garlic, cheyenne, salt/pepper)
olive oil
fork
spoon
knife
small cutting board
small scrubber
dish soap
water purification tablets (for emergency) unnecessary, lots of water along pacific coast, unpotable water is hard to find
Clothing:
one rain jacket
one shower cap (for head in the rain) does your rain jacket have a hood?
one bandanna
one fleece jacket
two long sleeve base layer/thermal
one pair rain pants
one hat
one beanie
sunglasses
one pair riding gloves (my sailing gloves)
two pairs padded bike briefs
two pair shorts (one for on-bike, one off) that makes 3 shorts for the bike, could do it with 2 instead
two pairs boxer shorts
two cotton t-shirts
one pair wool socks
one pair waterproof socks
two pair cotton socks
one pair shoes (regular shoes - using platform pedals)
one pair board shorts more shorts?
one pair flip flops (for showers and beach)
Bike tools/spares/etc:
tubes x2
folding tire
patch kit
bike multi-tool
presta valve adapters x2 why 2? never have needed to use 1 before, 2 seem excessive
spare spokes
spoke wrench
chain lube
rag
zip ties
duct tape hope it's not a whole roll, just wrap up a bit
spare bolts, nuts
brake pads
Miscellaneous:
maps (ACA)
notepad
pen
digital camera
camera battery charger
laptop w/ cord
reading material (a good book that I haven't read) if you want to read, keep trading your book with others or with coffee shops on the road
wallet
cell phone
cell phone charger
trash bags (to keep stuff dry)
towel
rags
ear plugs
small first aid kit