Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Gear List

In case anyone else out there is planning a similar trip, you might find it helpful to see just what we're planning on bringing. The list of gear we've purchased or have been gifted seems endless! It's hard to believe that all of this stuff is going to fit in our panniers! There are a lot of hidden costs to going away for a year - and I'm sure that there are a few things that we're missing yet.

1) Bicycles

Gary Fisher Mountain Bike: Genesis Tassajara GS
Cannondale Mountain Bike; F1000
Swalbe Tires (X6) Marathon XR’s
Ortlieb Rear Panniers (X2)
Old Man Mountain rear bike racks (X2)
VDO C10+ Wireless Cycling Computer
Filzer dB2L Cycling Computer
Frame Bag (medium)
Frame Bag (small)
Handlebar Bag (x2)
Axiom Front Racks (x2)
MEC Front Panniers (x2)

2) Camping Gear

MSR Velo tent (an amazing tent that boasts an extra large vestibule which fits both our bikes)
1L Kettle
Silva II Mummy sleeping bag (X2)
Brunton Nova Multifuel Stove
Compact self inflating mattresses (X2)
Water Purifier drops
Plastic Sporks (x2) - remarkable half spoon half fork utensils!

3) Clothing

2 pairs each of Defeet biking socks
1 pair each of Cannondale winter socks
Shimano biking shoes (men's)
Alero Women’s Jacket
Hydrofoil Rain Jacket (1 men's, 1 women's)
Gortex Rain pants (men's)
Castelli Biking Shirt (women's)
Rapide Cycling Shorts(women's)
Castelli Pretty Carve 2 Sleeveless Jersey (women's)
Echelon Long-Sleeved Jersey (women's)
Waterproof Cycling Shoe Covers (one pair for each of us)
Super Microfit Cycling Jacket (women's)
Shebeest Serenity Zip Sweater (women's)
Coldout Bike Gloves (Unisex)
Louis Garneau Helmet (Gladiator)
Bell Helmet (Image 2000)
Shimano Bike Shoes (women's)
Padded Bike Shorts (Steve)

4) Miscellaneous Gear and Supplies

BBB Toothbrush (to clean our chain wheels)
Cleats (x2) (for our clipless toe pedals)
Pin Chain Tool
Bell Roadie
Turner 2 Spoke Wrench
Tens Pulley
Guide Pulley
Extra Spokes
Gear Cable Jagwire
Brake Cable Jagwire
Petzl Tika Plus Headlamp (x2)
CC Mesh Stuff Sacks (2 large, 2 medium, 4 small)
Helium Quick Water proof Stuff Sacks, #2 (x2)
5L Dry Bag (x2)
Petzl Tika Plus Headlamp (x2)
Airline Tote (medium, X2)
Pump Straps (x4)
Power Straps(X2)
Kodiak Bear Bells (x4) (to booby trap our tent against lions, hippos and shady characters)
Filzer I-Mouse Front LED Light (x2 - White)
V-Brake replacement pads(x2)
V-Brake Assembly (x3)
Rim Tape 26x22mm (x2)
Pro Patch Deluxe Patch Kit
Mtn Logo leg band
Pro Patch Tire Lever Set
Zefal Repair Kit With Tire Levers
NANO Ipod (x2)
Panasonic Digital Voice Recorders (x2)
Trekker Pillow Case (x2)
Money Belt
Amphibian Compass
Converter Set


Here is a picture of some of our gear stuffed onto a shelf in our computer room. Not much storage space in our little condo!


This is Steve setting up our new tent - making sure it's all there!