Originally Posted by B.Alive

I'm hoping to make the trip from Pittsburgh to DC on the GAP and C&O trails this fall. Since this will be my fist tour, I don't have any gear except my bike!!! (A 2010 Jamis Coda Sport)

The trip will take place if I can amass the equipment needed before I have the time carved out. So far, here's what I've come up with: (I plan on camping to save $$)

Bold items still need to be purchased

1. Trailer (purchased used from friend-just need to go pick it up)
2. Tent and Ground Cloth (looking at Eureka Forte SQ 2 at Campmor)
3. Sleeping Pad (Purchased)
4. Sleeping Bag (may need new one depending on total weight of the rest of items)
5. Camp stove (looking at the MSR Pocket Rocket)
6. Cookware (Looking at GSI Pinnacle Soloist which has pot, cup, and spoon)
7. 2 tubes for bike, 1 tube for trailer
8. Tire Patch kit
9. Multi tool which has tire levers, spoke wrench, and chain tool
10. Personal Hygiene items
11. 1 Extra Cycling Kit (will wash by hand one kit every day-so 1 on me and 1 packed)
12. Crocs or gym shoes
13. Jacket
14. 1 pair of long pants
15. 1 long sleeve shirt (wicking for on and off bike)
16. Rain Gear
17. Cell Phone and Charger
18. Battery Powered USB charger
19. Bike light
20. Head Lamp
21. Camp/Backpack Axe
22. Pocket Knife
23. Towel
24. Laundry Detergent for clothes
25. Chamois Creme
26. Small soft sided cooler for grocery runs
27. 4 Water bottles
28. Some food (I have Celiac disease and have to eat gluten free. This may be a challenge.)

I'm sure I'm missing something and have items I don't need. Any suggestions would be great!!!!