I’ve become a bit of an expert at reading travels blogs over the last few years and I find that there are a few levels of detail and most blogs focus on one of these levels. Some are practically turn by turn directions of a location, some are more thematic, and others are in the weeds of their tools. As someone looking for inspiration I am drawn towards the thematic posts, but when I’m looking for help in planning a trip somewhere I really appreciate the more detailed posts. This post is directed towards someone who is planning a trip in the near future, or anyone who is interested in the details of how I am packing to live off of my bike for several months in a part of the world not known for wonderful weather.
Bike Stuff
- Fuji touring bike (review)
- Wheels with dynamo hub and lighting setup
- Ortlieb panniers (front and rear)
- Revelate designs half frame bag and feed bag
- Tools
Shelter
- 10x10ft tarp
- hammock
- Hammock Gear 50F under quilt (for hammock)
- Enlightened Equipment 20F top quilt
- Nemo one person tent
- Inflatable sleeping pad
- Thermarest foam pad
Clothes
Rain Gear
- Showers Pass rain jacket
- REI rain pants
- Sealskinz gloves
- Sealskinz waterproof socks
- Showers Pass shoe covers
- Showers Pass helmet cover
- Showers Pass gloves
Riding Clothes
- Columbia button down shirts
- REI hiking pants
- Smartwool long sleeved shirts
- Tank top
- Smartwool socks
- Buffs
Camp Clothes
- Enlightened Equipment beanie
- Patagonia nanopuff
- Swim suit
- Extra wool socks
- Shorts
Food
Trangia alcohol stove and cookware- Sealable bowls (I reuse old food containers)
- Mug
- 1L Nalgene (2)
- Water filter
