
my bike—I was still waiting on parts 2 days before leaving. I worked through the night and completed it at 8:30am the day of departure
THE WHEELS
BICYCLE:equipped with Rohloff gear hub, bar ends, odometer, mirror, bike lock & keys, water bottle cages, water bottles, pump, bungee straps, dry bag, handle bar bag, font & rear panniers, front & rear racks, front & rear mud guards, front & rear lights & batteries, bell, flags.
BIKE TOOL KIT: kit bag, multi tool (knife, pliers, wire cutters, screw drivers +/-, metal file), knife sharpener, sprocket remover, cool tool (adjustable spanner, chain breaker), hex keys, spoke key, tire levers, puncture repair kit, chain lube, grease, rags.
BIKE SPARE PARTS: 1 tire, 2-3 tubes, 6 spokes & nipples, gear cables, brake pads, break cables, cable ends, housing ends, chain links, chain coupling pins, zip ties, nuts & bolts.
THE CAMP
GENERAL: tent, ground sheet, *summer sleeping bag, *alpine sleeping bag, inner sheet, sleeping mat, headlamp & batteries, *mosquito net, mosquito head net.
COOKING: oil container, Ziploc bags, stove (multi-fuel), stove shield, fuel bottle, pot, cup, tea strainer, *thermos, water filter, water bladders, knife (multi-tool), fork & spoon, match
es & container (film canister).
*seasonal equipment
THE WARDROBE
1st LAYER: thin wool socks, *thick wool socks, *thermal inner gloves, *wool mitts, *wool thermal tops, *wool thermal pants, underwear.
2nd LAYER: hat, *beanie, *neck warmer, *balaclava, long sleeve cotton shirt, *long sleeve wool shirt, *down jacket, *fleece jacket, army pants, shorts, belt, cycling gloves.
3rd LAYER: waterproof jacket, waterproof pants, waterproof gloves.
FOOT WEAR: thongs, bike shoes, *hike boots.
*cold climate only
THE STUDIO
VIDEO: Sony DV camera, rain cover, RØDE Video Mic, memory stick, batteries, battery charger & adapters, remote control, filters, lens hood, lens cloth, silica gel bag, tripod, soft case.
CAMERA (35MM SLR): Nikon FM3a, Nikkor 35mm f/2, polarize filter, film, battery, silica gel bag, soft case.
MISCELLANEOUS
PERSONAL EFFECTS: money belt, wallet, passport, passport photos (visas), visas, credit card, bank card, money – local & $US, vaccination card, glasses, rope & case, journal/note/log book, address book, pen, sketch pad, pen & ink kit, book.
NAVIGATION: waterproof map case, compass, regional maps.
SURVIVAL: dehydrated food (emergency only), flint, sewing kit, whistle, rope.
TOILETRIES: toothbrush, soap, etc.
FIRST-AID KIT: to be posted

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