gear: what to bring along for the ride

 

So OK, I've tried to compile a decent list of gear below. I'm only bringing 2 rear panniers so I can't overpack even if I try. (I learned alot about overpacking on the Appalachian Trail and I don't want to go through that again.) It's pretty easy to buy stuff along the way if you need it but it's a real drag to send stuff home.

I also wanted to somehow bring more hiking/backing gear (backpack, trekking poles, water filter, etc.) but it's just too hard to get all that on a bike so I'm leaving it at home and if I need it I will either buy new stuff or have it sent to me along the way.

Item	Brand	Description
Tent	Mountain Hardware	The Solitude, a one-person tent
Sleeping Bag	Kelty	Lightweight, synthetic
Sleeping Pad	Thermarest	3/4 length Ultralight
Day Pack	Lowe Alpine	Contour Runner 30
Duffel Bag	Dana Design	Zips into it's own pocket
Stuff Sacks	Outdoor Research	Various sizes, waterproof (hydroseal)
Dry Bag	Cascade Designs	Small size (for kayaking, diving)
Wind Breaker	Patagonia	Extremely lightweight
Rain Jacket	Marmot	Waterproof, breathable
First Aid Kit	homemade	BandAids, moleskin, Cipro and Ductape
Towel	Atwater Carry	Camping towel
Cycling shoes	Chaco	Z1 Walkabout Sandals
Mask	Oceanic	Snorkling mask
Snorkel	Oceanic	Snorkel
Shirt	Water Girl	Rash guard shirt
Bathing Suit	Speedo	Whatdaya think
Flashlight	Photon	2 micro-lights
Cooking Pot	MSR	Titanium pot
Stove	9-Lives	Cat food can (to burn denatured alcohol)
Knife	Gerber	Small pocket blade
Water Bag	MSR	Dromedary Bag
Iodine Pills	Potable Aqua	To treat drinking water
Camera	Olympus	Stylus Epic 35mm
Guidebook	Lonely Planet	Thailand (to start)
Journal	ClaireFontaine	Yeah I gotta write it down before it gets online...
Clothes	Various	They get thrown in at the last minute so I can't predict what will make the cut.