Gear List:


This is a list of all my gear and everything I'm taking with me.  Hopefully it's useful for anyone planning a trip of their own.

Bike Stuff
Bike Components:
Novara Safari Touring Bike (2016)
A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals
CatEye HL-EL135 Front Bike Light
CatEye Omni 3 Rear Bike Light
CatEye Urban Bike Computer - Wireless

Bike Tools/Accessories:
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek VI Shoes
Giro Savant Helmet
Ortleib Back Roller Classic Panniers
Novara Patch Kit
Pedro's Tire Levers
Topeka Peakini 2 Master Blaster Mini-Pump
Lezyne Power Water Bottle Cage x 2
CamelBak Podium Big Chill Water Bottle x 2
Kryptonite KryptoLok 2 U-Lock
Nova Seat Bag
Topeka Mini 9 Multi-Tool
Bike Peddler Take a Look Mirror (did not use)
Spare Tubes
Straps (for bike rack)
Chamois Cream
WD-40 Chain Lube

Bike Clothes:
Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Jersey
Pearl Izumi Long Sleeve Jersey
Novara Strada Road Bike Shorts x2
Giro Bravo Bike Gloves
Pearl Izumi Elite Soft-shell Bike Gloves
Nike DriFit Tights
MEC Drencher Jacket


Off-Bike Stuff

Camping:
Kelty TraiLogic TN2 Tent
Black Diamond Spot Headlamp
MSR Dragonfly Camp Stove
MSR Fuel Bottle & Fuel
GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cookset
Marmot Namowave sleeping bag
Thermarest Prolite Plus
GSI Outdoors Compact Scraper
Sea to Summit Pocket Towel
Leatherman Multi-Tool

Other Useful Stuff:
Bicycling The Pacific Coast (Book)
Off-Bike Clothing
Camp Suds
iPhone
Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor
Herschel Supply Co Packable Daypack
Aeropress (coffee)
Drybag
Cell Phone Battery Pack
Insect Repellant
Notebook
Sunscreen
Matches
Toiletries

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