In case anyone is looking for some tips on packing for a comparable tour, here’s what I packed. For the most part, I’m satisfied with the selection. I’ll probably make a few adjustments to the amount and type of cycling clothing – especially the rain gear.

Cycling Gear

• Specialized TriCross. -Worked very well except for the seat. A Brooks B-17 is already on order.
• Arkel GT-18 panniers. The GT-18s are sold as either front or small rear panniers. I think 10 days is just about at the limit of what I’d use the GT-18s for. It would have been nice to have just a bit more room. I’ll probably get a set of GT-54s in the future.
• Arkel Handlebar bag. I used their “Small Handlebar Bag” which was certainly large enough for me. I only wish the map holder was removable since I use the Garmin Edge 800.
• pump
• multi-tool
• tire irons
• tubes (2)
• patches
• CO2 cartridges (2)
• CO2 head
• Camelbak Podium Big Chill (25oz) water bottles (2)
• chamois butter (9ml packets, 4). And with the stock Specialized seat, I needed them. Next time I’ll have the 8oz tube.
• head lamp. Just in case…
• tail lamp. Just in case…
• cable lock

Off-Bike Clothing

• baseball cap – kept in handlebar bag
• cotton tee shirt (short sleeve)
• sweater (North Face pull-over)
• underpants – ExOfficio Give-N-Go Boxer Brief. If you’re only going to take one pair, these are the ones to take.
• pants with zippered legs – Mountain Hardware
• wool socks
• Sanuks – light, comfortable, very packable

Cycling Clothes

• short sleeve bike shirt, Under Armour (2)
• long sleeve bike shirt (1)
• bike shorts
• bike shorts, mountain bike style. Didn’t use them and won’t take them again.
• bike gloves
• bike gloves (long)
• bike socks (2)
• bike shoes
• knee warmers
• rain jacket
• rain pants
• helmet
• sunglasses

Electronics

• iPhone
• iPad
• iPod Nano
• earbuds
• iPad camera connection kit
• Digital Camera – Olympus Tough
• Recharger – AC/USB
• Garmin Edge 800
• Garmin Edge 500 – backup
• USB cable (Micro B) – used for charging Mophie iPhone battery and Garmin Nuvi
• USB Cable (Mini B), used to charge Garmin Edge 500/800
• USB Cable (Dock Connector), iPhone, iPhone, iPod
• USB Cable (Olympus) – to charge Olympus digital camera

Camping Gear
Never did camp but it’s risky to not be prepared. Sometimes there’s just no choice.

• MSR Hubba Hubba. I’ll opt for the lighter 1-man Hubba next time.
• sleeping bag
• Thermarest
• air pillow
• flashlight

Food

• PowerBar GelBlasts (6)
• Gatorade powder (8)
• GU (4)

Toiletries

• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• floss
• chap stick
• Ibuprofen
• Excedrin
• sunscreen
• liquid soap
• comb
• Band-Aids
• insect repellent
• razor
• fingernail clippers

Miscellaneous

• passport
• drivers license
• credit card
• small wallet
• large wallet