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CategoryItemWeight (g)Pre Ride NotesPost Ride Notes
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Clothing Worn
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helmet335low end Specialized modelThe straps constantly need adjustment
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cycling cap36Great for keeping a low sun, rain, and sweat out of the eyesCould have left at home. It never rained.
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prescription sunglasses33Otherwise I hit every pothole
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Patagonia capilene 2 t-shirt140Flappy shirt is comfy during the heat of the day
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Aerotech Designs padded touring underwear139These things have a thin pad that dries easily. No diapers for me!
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Patagonia zip-off shorts214Wear the shorts for modesty and pockets
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synthetic socks44The thinner the better
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clipless road shoes w/ Speedplay cleats663I normally use flat pedals and sneakers, but we're doing big milesI prefer riding with platform pedals and sneakers
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Total Weight (g)1604
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Total Weight (lbs)3.54
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Clothing Packed
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wool beanie55Mainly for covering my eyes when it's light out when sleeping
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Patagonia capilene 2 long sleeve151An additional layer on and off the bike
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Marmot down vest271Keeps me warm in camp and doubles as a pillowBetter than any inflatable pillow
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O2 Rainshield hooded rain jacket160Bulky but lightNever used
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Patagonia zip-off pant legs110Zip them onto my shorts to keep off the cold and the bugsNot needed on this trip because of pleasant weather
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Specialized knee warmers102Keep my knees happy
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Patagonia synthetic underwear77Dries quickly
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synthetic socks44Thin for the win
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Airwalk flip-flops167Necessary bulk and weight since I'm using road clipless duck shoesWouldn't need these if riding in sneakers
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REI glove liners68Windproof and fog resistantNever used
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Total Weight (g)1205
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Total Weight (lbs)2.66
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Camp Gear
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Oware 6'x8' tarp w/ guy lines299Shelter from the rainCould have been one foot longer
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8 titanium tent stakes51Keeps my tarp taughtLost a stake. Need to make these more visible
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aluminum folding tent pole85Maybe not necessary but bringing one just in caseGlad I brought it, as there were few long sticks available at the campsites
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Oware summer bivy bag166Keeps the skeeters at bayCould have been one foot longer
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Tyvek ground sheet (7'x2')81Keeps the bivy from getting dampCould use something lighter and less bulky
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Thermarest Neo Air size Regular395The best camp mattress
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Jacks R Better 25 deg quilt606A bit too warm for this trip but I don't have anything lighterCould have used a lighter bag. The bivy retains heat well
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Sea to Summit spoon8My favorite piece of gear!Awesome, as always.
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Orikaso bowl33Transforms from cutting board to plate to bowlDidn't really need this.
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toiletries and first aid in a Ziploc bag202Keeping me healthy on the roadUsing castille soap as toothpaste was unpleasant
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REI small camp towel40This tiny thing absorbs water like a champ. Wring and repeat.Works just as well as a larger towel
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1.5 fl. oz. sunblock65Keeps me paleJust enough for 8 days on the road
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Sea to Summit 20L daypack76Packs down smaller than a baseballOnly used on the train
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Total Weight (g)2107
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Total Weight (lbs)4.65
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Bike Gear
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spare tube114Gotta have oneUsed it
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patch kit with spare SRAM quick link19Gotta have oneNever used
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Lezyne pump94Gotta have oneUsed it
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Park spoke key16Gotta have oneNever used
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tire levers29Gotta have someUsed it
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rag34Gotta have oneUsed it
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2 fl. oz. TriFlow58all around lubeNever used
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5/6mm allen wrench30One tool to rule all the allen boltsUsed it
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Park chain tool75Gotta have oneNever used
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3 water bottles255Dehydration sucksOnly needed two bottles
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Leatherman Juice C2 multi tool115Pliers, knife, bottle opener, cork puller, screwdrivers, awesome
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Safety triangle (aka Dork Triangle)49"Hey drivers, please go around me."
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Revelate Viscacha, harness, pocket, and small frame bag964Light and maintenance free
The Viscacha swallows everything. The OG Harness is clunky to use. The newer models look better designed.
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Total Weight (g)1852
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Total Weight (lbs)4.08
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Geek Gear
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iPad Mini in Ziploc bag324Gotta keep my three fans up to dateSomeday I'll get a smart phone so I don't have to carry so many separate electronics.
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Panasonic DMC-LX5 camera269Pictures or it didn't happen
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USB cable, power adapter, SD card reader for iPad59Powerstation
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Total Weight (g)652
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Total Weight (lbs)1.44
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Totals
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Base Weight (not including Clothes Worn, food, or water) (g)
5816
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Base Weight (not including Clothes Worn, food, or water) (lbs)
12.82With some work I could probably get this to less than 10lbs
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Total Weight (not including food or water) (g)7420
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Total Weight (not including food or water) (lbs)16.36
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