Equipment list

Sleeping, eating and safety

  • Tent (Walrus arch rival XV)
  • 2 sleeping bags, 2 silk sleeping bag liners, 2 Thermarest inflatable sleeping pads, 2 Joutsen travel pillows and cases (a la Mari)
  • Primus Himalaya stove, 2 bottles Primus Propane/Butane mix
  • Cooking set: 2 pots, frying pan, tongs, can opener, wine bottle opener
  • 2 titanium cups, 1 steel mug, spoons, forks and knives 2 each
  • Windshield (a la Tomi)
  • Waterproof matches and matchbox (Zippo?)
  • Collapsible kitchen sink, dish brush and liquid
  • Coffee, misc spices, lentils, orzo, oats, nuts, raisins and dried cranberries
  • Fiskars knife (plastic handle and case)
  • Gerber (Fiskars) Back Paxe backpacking axe
  • Mini Maglite (and batteries)
  • 2 emergency blankets, 1 set of hand and toe warmers

Bicycle clothing

  • 3 pairs of biking shorts, leg warmers
  • 1 fleece bicycle jersey
  • 1 short-sleeve bicycle jersey
  • 2 tank tops
  • 2 pairs of gloves: standard fingerless and Pearl Izumi's amFIBs
  • ATB shoes (Diadora & Answer), bicycling sandals (Lake) and shoe covers (Pearl Izumi)
  • 4 pairs of socks
  • Wind jacket and pants
  • Rain jacket and pants (PerformanceBike)
  • 2 bandanas, 1 beanie/headband
  • 2 sport bras
(Clothing list is for each rider: in place of T's tank tops, T has short-sleeve biking jerseys)

Street clothes

  • Patagonia/North Face convertible pants
  • Sahalie sun dress
  • 1 long-sleeve base-layer tee (Patagonia)
  • 2 short-sleeve tees
  • 2 tank tops
  • 3 sets of underwear
  • Flip-flops
  • Trail running shoes
  • Swimwear
  • Running shorts
  • Pouch
  • Halti day pack
This list is for each rider as well. The tops can be used in riding, too

Personal hygiene and health

  • 2 microfiber towels
  • Shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, deo, toothbrush and paste, floss
  • Acuvue daily disposable contact lenses, Thera Tears eye lubricant
  • Razors
  • Sunscreen (SPF 48), lip palm (SPF >18)
  • Antiseptic, cotton balls, painkillers, allergy/flu relievers, diarrhea medicine, Futuro Sport adjustable wrist support
  • Potable Aqua - emergency drinking water purifier tablets
  • Insect and bear repellent
  • Camper's toilet tissue
  • Wet wipes

Pedaling

  • 2 GT Outpost (trail) bicycles with back racks, one with front racks
  • Cateye Mity 3 cyclocomputer
  • Cateye led headlight and taillight
  • 4 water bottles
  • 2 pairs of Sunglasses
  • 2 helmets
  • 2 pairs of Cannondale back panniers, one set of front panniers
  • 2 spare tubes, flat repair kit
  • Pump

Misc

  • Ocho the bear - our mascot
  • Garmin eTrex Legend GPS receiver
  • Canon PowerShot S100 digital camera, 2 memory cards, 2 chargeable battery sets
  • Sewing kit
  • Bungee straps
  • Alarm clock
  • Personal checks
  • Diary