Packing List
| Several days before our trip, we reviewed our packing list from a prior trip and began making adjustments. For this trip, the weather conditions promise to be consistently cooler and perhaps wetter and windier, so we are packing items to cope with those conditions.
Then we started gathering the stuff and double-checking the list. Our bikes are already packed in a separate bag, but due to weight restrictions as well as the design of the bag/bike, we are unable to include some items in the bike back. That is, the rack, fenders, pedals, saddles and tools have to be carried in another bag. As we start assembling the items that we'll carry in our panniers each day on the ride, we have to make sure that they can all fit in the piece of luggage which is also carrying these other things - and not go over the weight limit. |
| Carry-on bag: | Checked luggage: | Patch kit & nitrile gloves |
| iPad, iPhone, cables and charger plug | Saddle | Ziplok bags |
| Laptop, USB drives with Garmin files, etc | Pedals | Clothesline & pins |
| Plug adapter for EU | Fenders | Extra helmet mirror |
| Passport, tickets | Rack | Cable ties |
| ID and money | Panniers | First Aid kit |
| Lithium battery | Handelbar bag | Cue sheets & holder |
| Eyeglasses | Dry sack | Tube repair kit |
| Helmet & helmet light | Bike computer | Lube |
| Taillight | Garmin Edge | Spoke repair kit |
| Bike shoes and toe covers | Power strip | Bike glasses & beanies |
| Toothbrush | Pocket knife | Buff |
| Toiletries | Hanky | LS jerseys (2) |
| Bungee cord | Gloves | SS jersey (1) |
| Doorstop | Arm warmers | Socks (3) |
| Bike lock | Sport bras (2) | |
| Bike bag: | Meds | Tights (lightwt & winter) |
| Bike | Coin batteries | Wool base layer top |
| 2 water bottles | Headband light | Rain jacket |
| Frame pump | Clickstand | LS tech shirts (2) |
| Rags and nitrile gloves | Duct tape & eletrical tape | SS tech shirt (1) |
| Bungee cord | Fanny pack | |
| Leggings | Washcloths | |
| Long pants (off-bike) (2) | Laundry soap | |
| Fleece pullover | Camp towel | |
| Street shoes | Alcohol gel | |
| Sunscreen | Contact lenses | |
| Z-Block & Carmex | Chamois butter | |
| Flask | Tools | |
| Bike shorts (1) |
All the items that must go in the panniers or are otherwise carried on the bike 
I use packing cubes to help organize and compress the stuff 
All my items packed in panniers and one dry sack - just to make sure it will all fit 
The contents of the panniers were then taken out and repacked in the suitcase and carry-on bag. The suitcase, which we call "the Barney bag", also includes the rack, fenders, bike saddle and pedals from my bike, plus my handlebar bag and some tools. 
Each of us has one suitcase, one bike bag and one carry-on piece (not shown) |
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