Bike and equipment

The bike

• Bike Friday Pocket Llama Nexus 8sp
  The painting was done by my friend Marie in Asheville, using an Australian dot-painting style, later added to by Ecuadorian artist Juan.
• Cane Creek suspension seatpost
  
• Brooks leather saddle
  The most comfortable saddle I've ever had (once it was broken in). Maybe I should have got the sprung version and then I wouldn't have needed the suspension post.
• Bike Friday custom racks front and rear + spare bolts
• Cycle computer
• Flat pedals with cages
  Clipless/SPD pedals would mean carrying another pair of shoes.
• Schwalbe Marathon Plus 20x1.75 tyres
  Heavy but virtually puncture-proof.
  
• Schwalbe Mow Joe 20x1.95 folding tyres (for off-road and emergency spare)
  Very light and flimsy with no puncture protection, but were fine. Lasted about 1,200km.
  
• Cable lock
  Prevents opportunistic theft, but could be easily cut with cable-cutters - I rely more on the bike being so unusual that it won't interest thieves.
  
• Repairs/spares kit
  Topeak multi-tool, tyre levers, pedal wrench, cable ties, 2 spare tubes, mini floor pump, tube repair kit, chain lube, grease, 4 sets spare brake pads, spare spokes, duct tape, rag, old toothbrush, cotton gloves.
• 2 bottle cage
• Helmet with visor & neck shade
• Rear LED light

Baggage

• Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus rear panniers & Sport Packer Plus front panniers + security devices
• Deuter handebar bag
• Daypack + raincover (bungeed to rear rack)
  
  

Camping equipment

• Vaude Taurus Ultralight
  Less than 2kg, nice unconspicuous green colour ideal for wild camping, free-standing, just enough space and headroom for one tall person with gear (2 at a squeeze). 
  
• Thermarest Prolite 3 (regular) inflatable mattress + repair kit
  
• Marmot Sawtooth 3-season -10c sleeping bag
  
• Silk sleeping bag liner
• Optimus Nova multifuel stove + maintenance kit
  Runs on shellite/white gas, diesel & biodiesel, petrol. Fuel filter blocks easily, but seems to run ok without it.
  
• 1l pan, lid and panholder
• Plastic bowl & cup, metal spoon, large pocket knife
• 3l water bladder, Katadyn Hiker water filter & purification tablets
• Headtorch

Clothing

• Scarpa hiking shoes (stiff sole so pretty good for cycling too), thongs
• Thermals top and bottom, padded cylcing briefs, t-shirts, board shorts, pants etc
• Down jacket (doubles as comfy pillow), waterproof jacket and pants
• Floro wind vest, beanie, sun hat, bandana, cycling mitts and waterproof gloves
• Small travel towel

Other items

• Camera, mobile phone, iPod, USB key, solar battery/USB charger & spare batteries
  
• Sunglasses (dark and clear)
• Passport & wallet
• Maps, compass & GPS
• Earplugs, toilet trowel/paper, first aid kit, lighters & matches
• Essential toiletries (razor, shaving oil, shampoo, tootbrush and paste)
• Sun cream & lip balm
  
• Books