My equipment list
Here’s my “kitchen sink” list which you can select from. Keep your kit to minimum weight and volume.
A lot of the items I use can be found and bought here…
CLOTHING
Helmet
Warm hat
Skull cap for windy weather (optional)
Helmet cover
Sunglasses
Scarf or Snood (cold)
2 x T-shirts
1 x long sleeve shirt
Micro-fleece
1 long-sleeve base layer
2 short-sleeve base layers
Cold-weather gloves (cold)
Cycle gloves fingerless
Inner silk gloves (cold)
2 pairs of pants
1 pair long johns (cold)
Cycling shorts
Cycling tights
Cargo trousers
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof trousers (optional)
Waterproof shoe covers
Hi-viz light jacket
Waterproof socks (optional)
2 pairs of socks
Recessed-cleat shoes casual
Overshoes
Trainers (if no casual cleat shoes)
Flip flops
Trunks (optional)
Wash bag
Sudocrem
Suntan lotion
Travel Wash (optional)
Insect repellent
KIT
Lock
Wire lock extension
Cord
iPhone
iPhone cover
Plug adaptor
Phone chargers
Phone cable
USB cable
Camera (+ charger)
Front light
Back light
Torch / Head torch (with red light)
Milometer
Air horn / bell
Bungee cords / Cargo net
Compression strap
Rag
TOOLS
Latex gloves
Multi tool
Spanners (bike spanner)
Swiss Army Knife / Leatherman
Puncture repair kit (Arnie)
Bike pump (Arnie)
Inner tube(s)
First aid kit
Voltarol
Iodine
Water purification
Pen
Notebook
Bottle opener (if not on knife)
Lanyards
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
Tent (split)
Sleeping bag
Mat
Stove
Solid fuel stove (optional)
Cooking utensils
Kettle
Mug, plate, cutlery
Dry food
Water purification tabs
ADMIN
Passport
Boarding Card
Insurance
Visa
Airport parking