Hey, I'll be browsing around as well, just wanted to submit this for advice first.

Kind of shortish version:
I have a road racing bike, a lightweight tent, and a budget lightweight 30 degree sleeping bag. No equipment to carry stuff yet. Looking for any input on what to buy/bring for my current bike, and for any camping ideas for an unplanned multi day ride (a week or so probably). Want to camp (what to do with bike, how to find camping areas where no human or animal will harass me), but will definitely stop and buy food at times.

Longer version:
Wife wants to take a solo road trip this November up the coast (from the SF Bay Area), as she never got the chance for solo adventures. So I'm thinking of taking the opportunity to ride my bike all week without coming home to sleep. That's as far as I've planned so far. I am just finishing up road racing season, and November will be in the middle of "base" training so it's the perfect time to log a boatload of easy miles. The most I've ever ridden in a week for training is about 400 miles, but I'm sure I could ride a lot more if I'm not race training.

My issue is that I've only ever ridden one day at a time, not more than 5 or 6 hours, so I haven't had to plan carrying stuff. For day rides I just carry water, 300 calories for each hour, spare tubes and basic tools (pump, multitool, tire levers). I assume if I'm going to be out for days I'd want tire boots, patch kit+spares, spare cables, spare links/chain tool, more food, camping equipment. Wondering if anyone can give me either an exhaustive list or maybe just "don't forget this item", or input in general on how to load a road bike for touring!