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