By Ethan Maurice | September 3, 2015
Over the summer of 2013, I pedaled 4,450 miles across the United States on a bicycle with my brother. It rocked. You should do it too. Here's a list of everything I brought, so you know what you need.
Camping Gear
Lightweight Backpacking Tent
Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Bag
Backpacking Stove
Stove Fuel
Lighter
Backpacking Cooking Pot
Lightweight Bowl
Lightweight Utensils
Platypus or Dromedary Water Bottle (2-3 liter)
Personal Items
Cell Phone (& Charger)
Laptop, iPad, or Netbook (& Charger)
Camera (with Memory Card & Charger)
Wallet
Personal Documents (Driver's License, Passport, Insurance Card etc.)
First Aid Kit
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Sunglasses
Deodorant
Mini Shampoo
Toilet Paper (keep in a zip lock bag(before use))
Nail Clippers
Tooth Brush & Toothpaste
Razor
Chap Stick
Medication
Lightweight Towel
Tools
Bike Specific Multi-Tool
Tire Irons
Bicycle Tire Pump
Tire Pressure Gage
Tire Patch Kit
Chain Lube
Bike & Gear
Bike
Comfortable Seat (Brooks Saddle)
Front/Rear Racks with Waterproof Panniers (or Trailer)
Handlebar Bag
Rear View Mirror
Flashing Tail Light
Spare Tubes
Quality Touring Tires
Bike Computer
Bike Lock (lightweight, cheap one)
Water Bottle Cages
Water Bottles
Spare Tire
Clothes & Accessories
Lightweight Synthetic T Shirts (2 or 3)
Cycling Shorts (1 or 2)
Synthetic Underwear (2 or 3)
Cycling Socks (2 or 3)
Cycling Leg & Arm Warmers
Fleece or Wool Warm Mid Layer
Cycling Rain Jacket
Off Bike Shirt
Off Bike Shorts
Off Bike Pants
Cycling Gloves
Cold Weather Gloves
Sneakers or Cycling Shoes
Off Bike Shoes or Sandals
Helmet
Hat or Beanie
Other Stuff
GPS or Maps
Headlamp
A Set of Spare Batteries
Duct Tape (wrap some around a pen or pencil)
Zip Lock Bags
Nylon Cord (to hang food)
Pen & Pencil
Journal (for profound thoughts)
