{"id":11,"date":"2013-09-03T11:06:29","date_gmt":"2013-09-03T11:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mybiketourofeurope.com\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2013-09-08T08:39:58","modified_gmt":"2013-09-08T08:39:58","slug":"gear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mybiketourofeurope.com\/?page_id=11","title":{"rendered":"Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mybiketourofeurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0112.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-72\" alt=\"IMG_0112\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mybiketourofeurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0112-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybiketourofeurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0112-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybiketourofeurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0112-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-73\" alt=\"IMG_0114\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mybiketourofeurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0114-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybiketourofeurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0114-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybiketourofeurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0114-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I plan to travel light considering I&#8217;m bringing gear for cooking and camping on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Note: en-route changes to gear noted in red.<\/p>\n<p>Bicycle<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Specialized Stumpjumper (1990) &#8211; New V-brakes, well&#8230;$5 used V-brakes from Recycled Cycles. New rear wheel and 2 new Panaracer Touring tires from my friend Charles at Wright Bros Cycle Works in Fremont.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CVIBGYI\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CVIBGYI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Planet Bike Blaze 2 watt Micro Headlight and Superflash Turbo Taillight Set battery-operated bike light<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000FIE3WI\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000FIE3WI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Topeak Explorer Bicycle Rack with Disc Brake Mounts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000NWG0MW\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000NWG0MW&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">1 set of Ortlieb Back Roller Classic panniers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ortlieb Outer Mesh Pocket<\/li>\n<li>Ortlieb QL2-Anti-Theft-Device<\/li>\n<li>Ortlieb Backpack Carrying System for Panniers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001T2U1FM\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001T2U1FM&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Topeak Compact Handle Bar Bag<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B004ZDL2WI\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B004ZDL2WI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Topeak Ii Survival Tool Wedge Pack with Fixer 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000FI6YOS\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000FI6YOS&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Topeak Road Morph G Bike Pump with Gauge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0012OK30U\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0012OK30U&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">CatEye MTB Bicycle Mirror BM-500G-L (Left)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Used helmet I found in my garage<\/li>\n<li>Lock<\/li>\n<li>Pair of bike gloves<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00437XN46\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00437XN46&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Camelbak Podium Big Chill 25 oz Bottle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00BWLW0MC\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00BWLW0MC&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">GSI Outdoors Commuter Java Press Mug\/ bike water bottle<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Used Camelbak 2 liter water bladder on back rack<\/li>\n<li>REI dry bag to use as a food container on back rack<\/li>\n<li>Heavy-Duty 15&#8243; Cargo Net to strap things on back rack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Camping<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000EQCVNY\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000EQCVNY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Eureka! Solitaire &#8211; Tent (sleeps 1)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005I6U4NY\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B005I6U4NY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Thermarest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad &#8211; Regular<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B006YQ0RGQ\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B006YQ0RGQ&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Down Marmot Never Summer sleeping bag &#8211; I&#8217;ve had for 20 years<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000BBF2SI\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000BBF2SI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">MSR Superfly Stove with Autostart<\/a> (compatable with CampingGaz gas fuel containers that are popular in Europe)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B006BA7MM2\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B006BA7MM2&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Cuissential SlickBoil: Collapsible Silicone Tea Kettle (Red)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007JWXH2U\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B007JWXH2U&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Sea to Summit X Bowl XL<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/silicone-wine-glasses-set-of-2\">2 Silicon wine glasses &#8211; wine and small soup bowls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0036YWXB6\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0036YWXB6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Sea to Summit Kitchen Sink (5 Liter \/ 1.3 Gallon)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000OPQ1AE\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000OPQ1AE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Primus Toaster<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005I6R838\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B005I6R838&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Thermarest Trekker Chair (20)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Odds and ends: Misquito netting, lighter, 5 carabiners, 1 quick-dry towel<\/li>\n<li>Package of tissue, package of baby wipes and small bottle hand sanitizer<\/li>\n<li>REI First aid kit &#8211; small<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Technical<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005XVBIL6\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B005XVBIL6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Goal Zero Guide Plus 10 and Nomad 7 Solar charging system<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Iphone 4 &#8211; with CycleMeter app for tracking the ride and Pocket Earth app with maps of all 10 countries downloaded for offline use and a gpx route of the Eurovelo 6 for offline navigation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B004VSMMNU\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B004VSMMNU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Topeak Iphone 4 Dry Bag<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003SX0OW0\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B003SX0OW0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Incipio iPhone 4\/4S SILICRYLIC Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0042FV2SI\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0042FV2SI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">iPhone 4 \/ 4S Anti-Glare, Anti-Scratch, Anti-Fingerprint &#8211; Matte Finishing Screen Protector<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B004L9LT2E\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B004L9LT2E&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Verbatim Wireless Bluetooth Folding Keyboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0075SUK14\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0075SUK14&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Canon SX260HS 20x Optical Zoom point and shoot camera with GPS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CS4WPD6\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CS4WPD6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">Eye-Fi Mobi 8 GB SDHC Class 10 SD card for transfer of photos from Camera to Iphone without a computer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003VNKNF0\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B003VNKNF0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">32 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0046TJG1U\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0046TJG1U&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mybitoofeu-20\">IOGEAR SD\/MicroSD\/MMC Card Reader\/Writer GFR204SD USB card readers for transfer of Photos between SD cards<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Apple USB charging bricks (with Europe adapters)<\/li>\n<li>Cables for all devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The grit<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The trickiest piece of gear to choose has been a device for blog-posting and photo-uploading. I decided to only bring an iPhone to connect wi-fi spots to the WordPress Blog and to Track My Tour from their respective IOS Apps. I seem to be getting used to the Verbatim Bluetooth keyboard and I&#8217;m a much better touch typer than I am a thumb typer.\u00a0 I&#8217;ll transfer photos directly from the Iphone or from the SD card from the camera at a computer terminal on the road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clothes and Other<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nike sleaveless shirt<\/li>\n<li>Icebreaker collared long sleeve<\/li>\n<li>Helly Hanson long sleeve base layer &#8211; top and bottom<\/li>\n<li>1 pair arm sleevesbase layer<\/li>\n<li>1 pair cargo shorts (soon to be replaced)<\/li>\n<li>1 pair shorts<\/li>\n<li>1 pair of pants<\/li>\n<li>1 headband &#8211; donated by Dr. Dave<\/li>\n<li>4 pairs of underwear (mostly underarmour)<\/li>\n<li>4 pairs of socks (all Smartwool)<\/li>\n<li>1 pair each: running shoes, flip-flops<\/li>\n<li>1 REI Rain Shell<\/li>\n<li>1 pair of Scott Rain Pants<\/li>\n<li>1 pair Shower&#8217;s Pass rain booties<\/li>\n<li>Bathroom stuff: toothbrush, travel-size toothpaste, dental floss, Dr. Bonners soap, travel-size hair gel, razor, shaving cream, nail clippers, tweezers<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen, sunglasses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Miscellaneous<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 mesh laundry bag<\/li>\n<li>4 1-gallon ziplock bags for dirty laundry and misc. storage<\/li>\n<li>Supplements: multi-vitamins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Carrying Weight<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each Pannier is about 18 lbs packed and the bike is close to 40 lbs for a total weight of about 75 lbs.\u00a0 I put all the clothes\/bathroom supplies in one pannier and all the camping\/electronics in the other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*A note on links: we use the Amazon Affiliates program when linking to great gear. 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