Supplies List
Below are the items that I (Chase) brought with me. I never took stock of exactly what Adam brought with, but I believe his list looked similar to this!
Personal Items
-Toothpaste
-Toothbrush (sawn-off handle to save SO MUCH weight)
-Contact lens case
-Camp soap in a bottle
-Face wash
-Deodorant
-Lip balm
-Shower luffa thing without the stick
-2 pairs spandex shorts
-3 spandex shirts (short or no sleeves)
-Mt Borah cycling jersey given to me by The Bike Medic, thank you!
-3 pairs riding socks
-Normal pair ankle socks
-3 pairs of boxer briefs
-Sunglasses
-Black Crocs
-Sette 7 cycling shoes <--suspected of killing the nerve on the tip of my right big toe...
Wellness Items
-2.0L water bladder
-Lightweight sleeping bag
-Ultralight sleeping pad
-Lightweight Eureka Spitfire single person tent (3lbs) <--Recommend!!
-3'' red aluminum/stainless steel foldable knife (looked so badass)
-Titanium spork (seriously!)
-Lighter
-Cell phone
-Zune mp3 player
-4 watt sound system (usb computer speakers)
Tools/Components/Parts
-3 Sigma triple LED headlights |
-Sigma 5 LED wide angle safety tail light --- all provided by Sigma for 65% off, thank you!
-Sigma BC1909HR bicycle computers |
-Sigma 16-in-one multi-tool <--Recommend! best tool to have for your bike if weight is a concern
-Energizer 33 lumen head light (straps on your head, literally) <--Recommend, very useful
-Spare 26'' rear tube
-2 spare 20'' front tubes
-Cheap mini adjustable wrench from Menards
-50 zip ties
-Bottle of super glue
-Roll of duct tape
-10ft of twine (who knows)
-Walkie-talkie (talkie-walkie if you're French xD)
-Solar panels capable of 14 watts to charge handhelds/play music
-External battery to charge devices when out of sunlight
Food
-Can of spam
-Jar of peanut butter
-Loaf of wheat bread
-3 bags of trail mix
-Jar of Nutella
Misc.
-2 pens
-Notebook to write journals in
-Illinois road map
Personal Items
-Toothpaste
-Toothbrush (sawn-off handle to save SO MUCH weight)
-Contact lens case
-Camp soap in a bottle
-Face wash
-Deodorant
-Lip balm
-Shower luffa thing without the stick
-2 pairs spandex shorts
-3 spandex shirts (short or no sleeves)
-Mt Borah cycling jersey given to me by The Bike Medic, thank you!
-3 pairs riding socks
-Normal pair ankle socks
-3 pairs of boxer briefs
-Sunglasses
-Black Crocs
-Sette 7 cycling shoes <--suspected of killing the nerve on the tip of my right big toe...
Wellness Items
-2.0L water bladder
-Lightweight sleeping bag
-Ultralight sleeping pad
-Lightweight Eureka Spitfire single person tent (3lbs) <--Recommend!!
-3'' red aluminum/stainless steel foldable knife (looked so badass)
-Titanium spork (seriously!)
-Lighter
-Cell phone
-Zune mp3 player
-4 watt sound system (usb computer speakers)
Tools/Components/Parts
-3 Sigma triple LED headlights |
-Sigma 5 LED wide angle safety tail light --- all provided by Sigma for 65% off, thank you!
-Sigma BC1909HR bicycle computers |
-Sigma 16-in-one multi-tool <--Recommend! best tool to have for your bike if weight is a concern
-Energizer 33 lumen head light (straps on your head, literally) <--Recommend, very useful
-Spare 26'' rear tube
-2 spare 20'' front tubes
-Cheap mini adjustable wrench from Menards
-50 zip ties
-Bottle of super glue
-Roll of duct tape
-10ft of twine (who knows)
-Walkie-talkie (talkie-walkie if you're French xD)
-Solar panels capable of 14 watts to charge handhelds/play music
-External battery to charge devices when out of sunlight
Food
-Can of spam
-Jar of peanut butter
-Loaf of wheat bread
-3 bags of trail mix
-Jar of Nutella
Misc.
-2 pens
-Notebook to write journals in
-Illinois road map
