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A Bicycle Trip Packing List
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Check For Following Condition Before Packing
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#. tires worn
#. cables frayed
#. brake pads worn
#. bottom bracket and head set: loose or bound
#. a spoke is broken
#. a wheel is out of true
#. pump does not work well
#. gears do not shift smoothly
#. chain is stretched
#. loose screw or bolt: rack, bike shoes, packs
#. brakes: to tight, to loose

Bike Tools
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#. vice grip
#. screw driver: slotted, phillips
#. duct tape
#. alan wrenches
#. spoke wrench
#. chain tool
#. tire irons
#. tube patch kit (lots of patches and glue OK)
#. tire patches (for holes in tire not tube)
#. zip ties
#. chain lube

Bike Gear
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#. 3 extra new tubes
#. extra rack and pack bolts
#. visor
#. helmet
#. fenders
#. rear view mirror
#. pump
#. rack: front, rear
#. bike lites and or flashers
#. reflective clothing for chest area.
#. 2 bike water bottles
#. pack: front, rear, handle bar
#. bags to organize gear and food in packs
#. rag

Hygiene
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#. tooth:  brush, paste, floss, night guard
#. sun screen lotion
#. hanker chief
#. desitin (or similar)
#. nail clipper
#. toilet paper, hand sanitizer, small plastic bags for used toilet paper.

Cook Gear
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#. utensils: cup, bowl, spoon, dull knife
#. cooking: pot, stove, fuel, lighter
#. cleaning: paper towels

Clothing
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#. bike: shorts, gloves, mittens, shoes, jacket, ear cover
#. bike: lighter and heavier long sleeve top
#. bike: lighter and heavier long leg bottoms
#. bike: pedal covers or foot gaiters
#. rain: jacket, pants
#. glasses: bifocal-sun, bifocal-clear
#. camp pants with legs that zip off
#. light shoes or sandals for camp
#. socks: one per 2 days (good in rain)
#. tee shirts: one per 2 days
#. underwear: one per day

Camping Gear
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#. water: pump, 2-quart bottles, bag
#. tarp for ground cover or rain protection away from tent.
#. parachute cord (enough to hang tarp and food)
#. bug repellant
#. head light and batteries that fit.
#. sleeping bag and thermorest
#. straps or bungee cords
#. tent, with poles and ground cloth
#. sharp knife with opener
#. maps, compass

First Aid
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#. band aids, tape, scissor
#. anti-inflammatory: aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen
#. salt pills
#. antiseptic cream

Misc
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#. phone and charger
#. extra small and large zip lock bags
#. plastic shopping bags (for garbage)
#. watch

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