ok, thanks for all the help and advice, im going to borrow my mums smart phone for a gps but mainly use a road atlas until i get lost/need more details (its got a poor battery.)
heres my kit list so far. im planning on setting off on Monday the 1st of july
cooking
butane gas bottle x2
screw on burner x1
flint strike x1
pots and pans (2 pots 2 pans, its a billy set)
knife and fork set
tin opener
washing up
sponge x1
tea towel x1
small pot of washing up liquid
personal hygiene
soap or shower gel?
fabric detergent? or could i use showergel? or washing up liquid?
deodorant
wet wipes
toothpaste
tooth brush
nail clippers or scissors?
loo roll
microfiber towel
sleeping
pillow
sleeping bag
carry mat
tent
cloths
t-shirt/cycling top x3
shorts x2
long trousers x1
underwear x5?
pairs of socks x5?
flipflops
trainers (for on the bike)
waterproof trousers
rain coat
warm top
navigation
UK AA road atlas scale 1:250k
smartphone with GPS
compass?
misc
penknife
fishing line
duct tape
pen/pencil
tweezers
sewing kit (needle, thread, scissors (from before))
phone
wallet
radio
spare batteries
ipod
phone chargers
ipod charger
water bottles x2 in cages on bike (need to buy anyone recommend a shop? to get them cheap bottles not cages) for during the day
water bottle 2L (empty, to fill before i stop for wild camping)
camera + lead to link to computers
freezer bags
bin bags
dry-bag (containing clothes and sleeping bag)
food
books
para-cord
bike
tools (Allen keys, multi tool, puncture repair kit)
spare innertubes
lights
bike computer
pump
panniers
bungee cord
is there anything im missing, and things with a ? next to them id like some advice on
all of these things i already own (i used to be a scout)
also on the note of wild camping, iv done my fair share before, just never for a long time or off a bike
thanks in advance
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