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The Gears

The following is a list of my worldly possessions while cycling. It's long. It's too long. It's heavy. Occasionally I give things away or send things home...

THE BIKE:

1998 Marin 'Pine Mountain' mountain bike. Chromoly. Rigid forks. Shimano 24speed LX, STX componentry. Mavic D521 rear rim, Bontrager Mustang ceramic front rim.

ACCESSORIES:

Giant rear rack
Blackburn lowrider front rack
Topeak pump
Cateye Odometer
U-lock (heavy!)
Bottles and cages (3)
Mirror
Kick stand

FRONT PANNIER (1)

MSR XGK II stove (upgraded)
Cookware and utensils
Food (Lots!)
Bear Bag

FRONT PANNIER (2)

Tools
Wet weather clothing (overpants,gloves,vest etc)
Compact discs (approx. 25)
Minolta SLR camera (28-200mm)

REAR PANNIER (1)

Clothing (3 x t-shirts, 2 x shorts, 1 x long pants, 1 x light fleece, 3 x skivies, 4 x underwear (2 padded), 5 x socks)
Camp towel
First aid kit
Toiletries

REAR PANNIER (2)

Books (3)
Sandals
Polartec fleece
Petzl headlamp
Recorder
Sewing kit
Pannier rain covers
Olympus mju 35mm camera

WATERPROOF SEALBAG (On rear rack)

Kathmandu tent & fly (NZ) - Small 2 person
Thermarest
Sleeping bag
Ground sheet

HANDLEBAR BAG

Wind jacket
Maps
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
MSR fuel bottle and pump
Water filter
Pens
Pocket knife

CAMEL BAK (On back)

Water (Up to 3 litres)
Snacks
Valuables (Passports etc)
Discman/mini FM radio
Palm IIIe handheld computer (addresses, expenses)
Journal/notepad

SADDLE BAG

Spare innertube
Puncture repair kit
Chain lubricant (White Lightning)

OTHERS (Strapped on rear panniers)

Waterproof parka
Small foam sitting pad

Total weight of loaded bike: Approx. 50kg (110lb)

Bare-back riding