What to take - meticulous planning by Mike.
A comprehensive checklist developed by a member of RECOA and permission kindly given to republish here.
The first list is a general checklist for a ride of approximately 3 weeks in duration. The second list is more comprehensive, assigning which items to be packed in to what bag, worth a look just to get a feel for the kind of planning that may help a rider be prepared.
CLOTHES:
(worn on bike: thermals, top & bottom tracksuit pants blue shirt fleece vest socks)
TOILETRIES:
FOOD:
CAMPING:
STUFF:
BIKE:
The first list is a general checklist for a ride of approximately 3 weeks in duration. The second list is more comprehensive, assigning which items to be packed in to what bag, worth a look just to get a feel for the kind of planning that may help a rider be prepared.
CLOTHES:
(worn on bike: thermals, top & bottom tracksuit pants blue shirt fleece vest socks)
- Camping trousers
- Red RE shirt
- Blue Trousers
- Flannel shirt
- Fleece
- Thermals for sleeping
- Beanie
- T-shirt
- Thermal singlet
- Undies – 2
- Socks – 2
- Sun hat
- Joggers
TOILETRIES:
- Soap
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Mouthguard
- Comb
- Shaver
- Deodorant
- Tissues
- Towel
FOOD:
- Noodles - 1
- Dried peas (50g) – 1
- Tuna – 1
- Breakfast cereal – 7
- Milk , powered
- Muesli bars – 2 per day
- Milo mix
- Coffee sachets – 2 per day
- Tea bags–1per day
- Salt
- Plate, Cup
- Knife, fork, spoon
CAMPING:
- Sleeping mat
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping bag inner
- Pillow
- Tent, Fly, Poles, Pegs
- Stove & fuel
- Billy, holder & wind shield
- Sharp knife
- Fork & spoon
- Tea towel
- Matches
- Thermos
STUFF:
- Water
- Optical Glasses/Spare sun glasses
- Phone & charger
- Torch/headlamp
- Camera & charger
- First aid kit
- Washing line
- Rid
- Sun screen
- Toilet paper
- Hand wash
- Harmonica
- Book/Magazine
BIKE:
- oil
- chain oil
- over-mittens
- neck warmer
- Tyre gauge
- Wire cutters
- Shifting spanner
- Screw driver
- Other tools
- Tube
- Pump
- Light bulbs
- Cables, brake etc.
- Cable ties
