August 2009
So what does the well-packed bicylist bring for 3 weeks on the road? It's a careful compromise between weight and necessity. Except for food, Bob must carry everything he needs for camping out with him, including tent, stove and sleeping bag. Whatever he takes, must fit in 4 panniers (see the photos). And, oh yes, not weigh him down too much during his uphill climbs.

Here's Bob's answer to the question:

PERSONAL ITEMS & PACK CONTENTS    TRAVEL ITEMS  
Bicycle kit      Travel clothes  
Duffle or box for panniers 1    Polo shirt  
Panniers with covers and liners 4    Watch  
Bungee cord 1    Long nylon hiking pants  
       Tee shirt  
Camping      Socks, long  
Tent      Track shoes  
Sleeping bag, 45°F rated 1    Fleece  
Sleeping pad 1       
Pot 1       
Eating utensils, dish, cup, coffee, tea Set    Carry-on in day pack  
Stove body & windbreaker 1    Food for plane trip  
Scrub pad 1    Books, magazines  
Nylon string to hang food or clothes line 50 Ft    Address list, stamps  
Clothes pins 6    Camera, 2 batteries, charger, cards  
       Phone  
Clothes      Radio  
Misc. stuff sacks and plastic bags      Reading glasses  
Short sock 2    PJ bottom  
Polyester tee shirt 1    Helmet  
Bike jersey, long sleeve 1    Maps  
Bike jersey, shot sleeve 2    Sunglasses  
Bike shorts 2       
Bike undershorts 2       
Cycling gloves 1       
Nylon shorts 1    Toilet articles  
Light weight tights 1    Toothbrush, paste and floss 1
Sun hat 1    Nail clippers  
Fleece hat, light 1    Sunscreen SPF 30+ 1
Light/medium fleece top- see travel wear 1    Lip sunscreen (Labiosan) 1
Rain coat, rain pants, bags, elastics 1    Dish detergent 1
Plastic bags for seat & shoes, elastics      Insect repellent  
Light windbreaker 1    Grease in film canister  
       Chain lube 2 oz
Utility items         
Water bottles 2       
Toilet paper 1       
Compass 1       
Personal first aid & repair kit 1       
Knife (with screwdriver blade) 1       
Iodine tablets 1       
Small towel 1       
Notebook and pen 1       
Phone, camera & radio chargers Set       
          
Tools and bike specific         
Map mount board with wire ties Set       
Pump 1       
Hex wrenches 4       
Spoke wrench 1       
Spare tubes 2       
Spare tire 1       
Tire levers 3       
Patch kit 1       
Spare spokes 6       
Lock 1       
Headlamp 1       
Tail light 1       
Reading glasses, plastic 1       
Fork spreader and axle caps 1       
Cycling shoes 1       
Pedals Set       
Safety triangle 1