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In April 2009 I wrote an article outlining my wishlist of equipment for the tour. Below is a general list of items I feel will be required. At the bottom of the page a downloadable PDF file is available which contains more detail of specific items and prices from online retailers.

UPDATE: The purchasing process has commenced! First thing bought are the panniers. Now I need to buy some other things to put into them!

Bicycle

2 bike(s)
4 tyres
2 saddle(s)
2 cycle computer
2 set(s) rear panniers
2 rack packs
2 set(s) front panniers
2 saddle bags
2 handlebar bags
2 locks
1 compass

Spares and Tools

4 inner tubes
2 tyres
3 puncture repair kit
1 toolkit
1 screw driver set
1 WD40 / Grease
5 spare spokes
1 tarpaulin
2 penknives
1 pump

Camping

1 tent
2 sleeping bags
2 sleeping bag liners
2 sleeping mat
1 cookset
1 stove
1 fuel bottle
1 fuel
1 cutlery
1 plate set
2 plastic mugs
1 torch
2 pillow

Clothes - Bike

2 pairs shorts
2 cycling tops
2 hi-vis vests
5 pairs socks
1 pair warm socks
2 helmets
1 pair leggings
1 CAT boots
1 pair sandals
1 rain jacket
1 windproof sweater
1 cap
2 pair cycling gloves
1 pair warm gloves
1 set hankerchiefs
2 bandana
1 watch
1 balaclava
1 poncho
1 set(s) waterproof trousers

Clothes - Off Bike

1 pr(s) trousers
5 pr(s) boxers
3 t-shirts
1 shirt
1 pr(s) flip flops
1 jumper
1 pr(s) shorts
1 pr(s) swimming shorts
1 pr(s) long johns

Toiletries

1 contact lenses
1 soap
1 conditioner
1 toothbrush
1 toothpaste
1 skin cream
1 towel
1 sarong
1 sewing kit
1 earplugs
1 sunblock
1 pk(s) baby wipes

General

1 diary
1 notepad
5 pens
1 passport
1 book
1 map
1 washing powder
1 pack ziploc bags
1 roll duck tape
3 bungee cords
1 business cards

Electronics

1 laptop
1 ipod
1 SLR camera
1 compact camera
1 tripod
1 pair walkie talkies
1 ipod solar charger

Click on the image below to download the detailed version of the Equipment List, together with item manufacturers, models, online retailers and prices.

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