The Required Gear List: A backpacker going biking
BIKE
52cm SURLY LHT - stock build (replaced stock seat with Brooks B17, replaced tires with Schwalbe Marathon Mondail)
Additions: Shimano SPD pedals, fenders, 2 water bottle cages, 2 water bottles
Racks: Tubus Tara (front) and Tubus Cargo (rear) racks
Storage: Ortlieb Front and Back roller Panniers, Ortlieb Ultimate5 classic handlebar bag (medium)
Lighting: Planet Bike Rack Blinky 5 tail light (2AAA Batteries), CygoLIte MityCross 400 head light (Rechargeable Battery)
Bike Computer: Sigma Sport BC1009
Pump: Topeak Road Morph Frame Pump
Bike Mirror: Bike Peddler Take A Look Mirror
Tools/Spares
Bike Lock, 2 tire levers, patch kit, chain lube, Schrader-Presta adapter, zip-ties, gorilla tape, a few spare nuts and bolts
2 spare tubes, 2 spare spokes (come stock on bike), SRAM powerlink (x2)
Bike multi-tool (allen wrenches, chain tool), spoke wrench, Gerber multi-tool (screw drivers, pliers) and pocket knife
Bike Clothes
Bike Shoes: Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek IV
Helmet, Riding Gloves, Arm Warmers and cycling cap
Rain jacket and cheap rain pants
cycling socks (3 pair), Cycling shorts (2 pair), t-shirts (2), and long sleeve shirt
Road ID
Camp clothes
Shower Shoes (flip/flops), Town/Camp sandals, Wool Socks (2 pair)
beanie, baseball hat, Buff, gloves, Sunglasses
convertible pants, athletic shorts, Boxers (2 pair), Long underwear bottoms
t-shirt, Lightweight long sleeve wool top, Midweight long sleeve wool top, Primaloft vest
Camp
REI Quarter Dome T2 (with footprint and stakes)
Big Agnes Insulated Air-Core Sleeping pad, Montbell ULSS Down Hugger #2, Sea-to-Summit Thermolite bag liner
Petzel Tikka Plus 2 Headlamp (3AAA baterries)
Alcohol stove, wind screen, fuel bottle and lighter, Small pot, and spork
MSR Dromedary (4L), 1/2 L nalgene
REI Camp Towel (medium), 2 bandanas, 50 ft paracord, 2 small carabiners, stuff sacks and assorted zip-lock bags
Toiletries and first aid
Extras
Sony Walkman (mp3 player with ear buds)(Rechargeable battery)
Sony Cyber-shot (digital camera) (Rechargeable battery)
Motorola (cell phone) (Rechargeable battery)
Timex (cheap watch)
Journal with pen
ACA Route maps, state maps, and compass
Solar panel and charger
Important stuff: wallet, money, contact information, ID, etc.
Food, Water, Fuel
52cm SURLY LHT - stock build (replaced stock seat with Brooks B17, replaced tires with Schwalbe Marathon Mondail)
Additions: Shimano SPD pedals, fenders, 2 water bottle cages, 2 water bottles
Racks: Tubus Tara (front) and Tubus Cargo (rear) racks
Storage: Ortlieb Front and Back roller Panniers, Ortlieb Ultimate5 classic handlebar bag (medium)
Lighting: Planet Bike Rack Blinky 5 tail light (2AAA Batteries), CygoLIte MityCross 400 head light (Rechargeable Battery)
Bike Computer: Sigma Sport BC1009
Pump: Topeak Road Morph Frame Pump
Bike Mirror: Bike Peddler Take A Look Mirror
Tools/Spares
Bike Lock, 2 tire levers, patch kit, chain lube, Schrader-Presta adapter, zip-ties, gorilla tape, a few spare nuts and bolts
2 spare tubes, 2 spare spokes (come stock on bike), SRAM powerlink (x2)
Bike multi-tool (allen wrenches, chain tool), spoke wrench, Gerber multi-tool (screw drivers, pliers) and pocket knife
Bike Clothes
Bike Shoes: Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek IV
Helmet, Riding Gloves, Arm Warmers and cycling cap
Rain jacket and cheap rain pants
cycling socks (3 pair), Cycling shorts (2 pair), t-shirts (2), and long sleeve shirt
Road ID
Camp clothes
Shower Shoes (flip/flops), Town/Camp sandals, Wool Socks (2 pair)
beanie, baseball hat, Buff, gloves, Sunglasses
convertible pants, athletic shorts, Boxers (2 pair), Long underwear bottoms
t-shirt, Lightweight long sleeve wool top, Midweight long sleeve wool top, Primaloft vest
Camp
REI Quarter Dome T2 (with footprint and stakes)
Big Agnes Insulated Air-Core Sleeping pad, Montbell ULSS Down Hugger #2, Sea-to-Summit Thermolite bag liner
Petzel Tikka Plus 2 Headlamp (3AAA baterries)
Alcohol stove, wind screen, fuel bottle and lighter, Small pot, and spork
MSR Dromedary (4L), 1/2 L nalgene
REI Camp Towel (medium), 2 bandanas, 50 ft paracord, 2 small carabiners, stuff sacks and assorted zip-lock bags
Toiletries and first aid
Extras
Sony Walkman (mp3 player with ear buds)(Rechargeable battery)
Sony Cyber-shot (digital camera) (Rechargeable battery)
Motorola (cell phone) (Rechargeable battery)
Timex (cheap watch)
Journal with pen
ACA Route maps, state maps, and compass
Solar panel and charger
Important stuff: wallet, money, contact information, ID, etc.
Food, Water, Fuel
