EQUIPMENT
CLOTHING
It's really not easy to decide what to take for a long distance bike trip. You have to sort and take only the necessary that fit in the bags. In other words, it's quite a challenge!
We have made a small list of what we plan to take with us, which we will use the day of departure and also to give ideas to other travellers!
Roxy
TOP :
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Warm down jacket
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1 GORTEX
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1 fleece
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2 short-sleeved merino wool t-shirts
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2 Merino long-sleeved t-shirts
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1 Merino tank top
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1 light shirt
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2 cotton t-shirts
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1 light dress :)
BOTTOM :
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1 cycling shorts for our small buttocks
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1 thin hiking pants
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2 tights (one long, one short)
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2 shorts
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A small light skirt to change easily after a shower in the river
Underwear:
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2 pairs of warm socks
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2 pairs of short socks
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5 panties
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2 bras
Others :
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2 neckwear
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1 cap
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1 hat
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2 pairs of gloves (small + mittens)
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1 pair of sunglasses
Shoes :
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Hiking shoes
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Small tennis
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Hiking sandals
Tommy
TOP :
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Warm down jacket
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1 GORTEX
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1 fleece
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3 short-sleeved merino wool t-shirts
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1 long-sleeved t-shirt
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1 light shirt
BOTTOM :
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1 cycling shorts
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1 hiking pants
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1 convertible pants
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1 shorts
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1 pantyhose (for the night)
Underwear:
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2 pairs of warm socks
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2 pairs of short socks
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4 underpants
Others :
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2 neckwear
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1 cap
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1 hat
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2 pairs of gloves (small + mittens)
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1 pair of sunglasses
Shoes :
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Hiking shoes
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Small tennis
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Hiking sandals
The toilet kit
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Two microfiber towels
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A small microfiber towel for the dishes
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2 toothbrushes
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1 toothpaste
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1 shampoo
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1 soap
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Tweezers
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Nail clipper
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Solar cream
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Washing line
MORE for Roxy
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1 small hairbrush
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1 razor
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1 cup
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1 period panty
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Moisturizing cream
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Small bottle of hair oil
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Small mirror
First aid kit
Medication :
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Paracetamol + Doliprane
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Anti-emetics (vogalene, phloroglucinol
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Antidiarrheals (Racecadotril, Loperamide
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General antibiotic (amoxicillin)
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1 box Antihistamine (For cats and dust allergies for Roxy)
Others :
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Small tube of Biafine (For Tommy J)
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4 washable masks
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Essential oils (peppermint, tea tree, eucalyptus, Manuka honey)
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Tick puller
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Dressings + double skins
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Thermometer
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Sterile compresses
To sleep
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1 tent
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1 tarp to protect the tent
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2 inflatable mattresses
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2 duvets -11°C
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2 sheets (bag)
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1 small light cushion for Tommy
To cook
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Multi-fuel stove (petrol and gas)
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1 Stainless steel pot: 2 saucepans and 1 lid that can be used as a frying pan
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2 bowls, 2 spoons and 2 forks
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1 opinel
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1 foldable sink (10l which can be used to wash clothes)
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2 camelbak: (12 L in total)
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1 water filter
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Small sponge + small microfiber towel to wipe the dishes
Not classifiable
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2 rechargeable headlamps
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Small notebook and pen for Roxy
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Turnbuckles
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1 Survival blanket
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1 Osprey foldable backpack
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2 hiking backpacks
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2 folding chairs
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A few carabiners for hanging stuff out of panniers.
Bike accessories (per person)
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2 water bottles
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1 water bottle to fill
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A lock
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A bike repair kit
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2 helmets