We are often asked what we’re bringing with us on the trip, so I thought I’d share our packing list.

Bike & Racks

Co-Motion Americano bicycles
panniers, front & rear (Jandd on Scott’s & Ortlieb on Susana’s)
handlebar bag (Ortlieb)
fenders
cable lock & extra cable
rear blinking light

Tools & Accessories

bike pump
tire irons (3) spare tubes (3) patch kit
spare folding tire
chain oil
zip ties
metal brackets (for front rack)
rear-view mirror (glasses clip-on)
extra straps
bungees/elastic webbing for front & rear rack
photocopies of Leonard Zinn bike maintenance book
duct tape/electrical tape
small wire brush (to clean drivetrain)
zip ties
sewing kit

Tools

allen wrenches & screwdrivers
chain tool
leatherman tool
crescent wrench ?
cogset removal tool/hypercracker (for replacing spokes)
spoke wrench

Spares/Replacement Parts

spare bar end shifters (9 spd)
spare chain links & extra pins
spare brake pads
spare spokes
spare cables (shifter & brake)
cable housing
misc. nuts & bolts
replacement bolts for rack
spare bolts/screws for panniers
spares for fenders
patch kit for thermarest
repair kit for stove
hose clamps

Clothing Scott

1 bike shorts (Pearl Izumi)
integrated mtn bike shorts (Pearl Izumi)
hiking shorts
long pants
2 cotton t shirts
2 synthetic t shirts
1 synthetic long sleeve shirt
3 short sleeve shirts
cycling jersey
rain jacket
underwear
sweater/fleece jacket
bike shoes
sandals
2 lightweight bike socks
1 heavy bike socks
bike gloves
helmet
baseball cap
handkerchief
swimming suit

Personal

sunglasses
extra glasses
toiletries

Camping

tent (MSR Hubba Hubba)
2 sleeping bags (TNF)
2 therma rests
2 headlamps
compass
first aid, medicines

Cooking

MSR stove & fuel
2 coffee cups
big teflon pan & lid
MSR cookset
pocket knife
scrubber
fork & spoon

Other

maps & travel guides
ipod & charger
camera
mini tripod
Treo 650 cell phone/PDA
foldable keyboard for phone
European wall adapters for chargers
pocket radio
journal
altimeter watch
zip locks
sunscreen
books
length of rope/clothesline
passport/ID & copies
ATM & bank info
spare batteries