Equipment List

The obligatory equipment list.  Probably most interesting to other people planning a similar trip.  The short version for everyone else: we’re taking lots of stuff!

Luggage

Ortlieb, Ortlieb and more Ortlieb.

• 2 * Ortlieb Back Roller
• 2 * Ortlieb Front Roller
• Ortlieb Bar Bag with map case
• 2 * Ortlieb Dry Bag

Camping

• Terra Nova Voyager XL tent
• Terra Nova Voyager XL groundsheet – this will double up as a bike cover when it’s wet
• 2 * Mountain Equipment Dreamcatcher sleeping bag
• 2 * Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite sleeping mat
• 2 * silk sleeping bag liner
• 2 * pillow case

Cooking

• Primus Omnifuel stove – multi-fuel stove that will run on pretty much anything, even aviation fuel!
• Primus 600ml fuel bottle
• MSR Quick 2 System – lightweight set including cooking pan, 2 plates/bowls and 2 mugs
• 2 * Primus 3 piece cutlery set
• Ortlieb folding bowl (yes we’re even taking the kitchen sink!)
• MSR Miniworks water filter
• Ortlieb water bag (5 litre) – can double up as a makeshift shower

Michael Clothing

• helmet
• sunglasses
• merino wool short sleeve base layer
• merino wool long sleeve base layer
• short sleeve cycling jersey
• long sleeve cycling jersey
• 2 * bib shorts
• cycling shorts
• winter tights
• skull cap
• scalf
• cycling shoes
• neoprene overshoes
• waterproof gloves
• waterproof jacket
• waterproof trousers
• fleece jacket
• 2 t-shirts
• jeans
• 3 pairs cycling socks, 1 pair thick walking socks
• wooly hat
• board shorts
• swimming shorts
• flip flops
• trainers

Alex Clothing

• helmet
• scull cap
• sun glasses
• long sleeved base layer*2
• short sleeve cycling jersey*2
• padded cycling shorts
• shorts
• 3/4 padded cycling trousers
• winter bib tights
• sports bra*2
• merino buff
• cycling shoes
• neoprene overshoes
• waterproof gloves
• waterproof jacket
• waterproof trousers
• fleece jumper
• t-shirts
• jeans
• skirt
• merino wool socks & running socks
• merino wool jumper
• flipflops
• trainers
• bikini
• hat

Tools

• Hex keys (3, 4, 5, and 6mm)
• Screwdriver
• Chain tool
• Small spanner for racks
• Cone spanner
• Spoke key
• Bottom bracket tool
• Cassette tool
• Chain whip
• Puncture repair kit
• Tyre boot
• Cable cutters
• Cable ties
• Pliers
• Pump
• Mini pump

Spares

• 4 * inner tube
• 1 * tyre
• 4 * set of brake blocks
• Spokes
• A few chainlinks
• Shimano chain pins
• SRAM power links
• Gear cable
• Brake cable
• Bottom bracket
• Bag of bolts

Misc

• 2 * Pretzl headtorch
• Universal plug adaptor
• Eee PC Netbook
• Ipod – used for music and backing up photos
• IPod Nano
• Nikon D5000 camera
• First aid kit
• Medicine
• Wash bag
• 2 * travel towel
• Body wallet
• Maps (cut down)
• Guide books (Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia and China – we’ll discard these when they’re no longer needed)
• 2 * Diary
• Books
• water bottles