Originally Posted by shipwreck

Espresso maker, just in case I want a cup. I don't at home but who knows? Condoms, battery operated fan, folding chair, extra thermarest, large PVC potato gun, umbrella, phrase books, film camera with variety of lenses, Ipod, bluetooth speakers and a solar panel to power them, large terry cloth towel, toothbrush, washcloth, soap, tin of biscuits, flask, compass, map, ball of string, gnat spray, wet-weather gear, space suit etc., etc.

And a Long Haul Trucker. Don't own one now, but for carrying all that its really the only choice.

Originally Posted by BigAura

Yep, that's what I used on my trip to the Arctic Ocean.


Extra gear --> bear canister

Originally Posted by tyrion

Definitely a steel bike for expeditions. Aluminum is fine for short tours, but for expeditions you need a steel frame.