Well, boys and girls, this is it! We're leaving tomorrow! Jenny and Bela (our boss at viento y agua) have offered to take us to the airport. The Bicycle Stand was nice enough to help us box up our bikes. I've laid out everything I'm bringing with me to Seattle in the video above. It's pretty much everything. Dustin and Chad are set up with the tools. On top of the touring book, Chad has a few Adventure Cycling Maps. Sarah and Tyler both have iPhones. Sarah and Tyler are bringing tents. Sarah is bringing the cooking stoves and pots and pans. And I'm in charge of the music! There are a few things we'll pick up when we're in Seattle, like food, toothpaste, sunscreen, fuel for the stoves, etc. I've also printed out and e-mailed a list of everyone's phone number, their emergency contacts, and the phone numbers and addresses of the people we're staying with, that we can each keep on us, in case we get separated and our phones die.
Here's the packing list I made for the trip:
bike stuff:
front rack
back rack
front panniers
back panniers
2 water cages
3 water bottles
handlebar bag
helmet
spare tubes and patch kit
bike pump
spare wheel spokes
spare chain links
break pads
rack bolts
wrench
alen wrench
rain cover for bike
bike lock
front and rear bike light
bike mascot
Camping stuff:
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Tent
Camping stove
cooking pan
dish, cup and silverware
pocket knife or swiss army knife
bandana
lighter or waterproof matches
headlamp or flashlight
pepper spray
Clothes
2 pairs of bike shorts
breathable shorts and pants
warm+waterproof jacket
plastic poncho
lightweight jacket or sweater
shoes with firm sole for cycling (could be same shoes you wear off the bike, or you could bring a 2nd pair)
extra socks lightweight for cycling, warmer for sleeping
warmer clothes for sleeping, thermals
gloves
beanie
sunglasses
Toiletries
TP
moist towelettes
deoderant
sunscreen
chapstick
toothbrush +paste
saddlesore ointment
camp suds
insect repellant
tampons
makeup
Misc.
cell phone and charger
license and cards, plus a photocopy of them in case anything gets stolen.
calling card
journal
camera
extra batteries for anything electronic
bungee chords
zip ties
electrical or duct tape
mp3 player and chord to charge it
tour book
maps
First Aid Kit
pain killers
nasal decongestant
band aids
gauze
tweezers
nail clippers
vitamins
needle and thread
alcohol wipes
ace bandage
medical tape
Music stuff
guitar
hard case
sound hole pick-up
extra strings
needlenose pliers
tuner
cds
follow me cards
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