What I took on a solo tour.

When going through my old file from my Trace the Mitten solo tour I found a list of my  gear.

I am captivated in reviewing such lists, still after all these years and rides.  Why because I refine my list for next time.

Miscellaneous:
      Business Cards-great to hand out with contact info on it.
      Extra glasses-I am blind without them.  What if they break?
      Wallet
      Medicine- I need this.
      Sink-I use this for washing my clothes.
       Rubber gloves- Great for taking down a wet tent on a cold morning.
      steri light water purifier
      phone
      bandaids
      pain reliever
      toilet paper
​       chain link

Riding time:
      Rain jacket- waterproof- wind resistant
      Rain pants-
      Socks 2 pair
      Long tights
      shorts 2 pair
      buff- neck gater
      skull cap
      fall skull cap
      stocking cap
      sunglasses
      gloves
      rain gloves
​     Camelbak or waistpack with water bladder
     water bottles for rack-3
     spare tubes-2
     spare tire
     rain socks
     pump
     tire patches
     chamois butter
     plastic drop cloth.10' x 10'- Covers bike or added barrier to wet ground
    chain lube
     rags-3
     arm warmers or arm sleeves
     ankle reflector straps- For visibility and long pants wraps
     handlebar bag- holds the grab quick things, lightweight items, food
     gas tank bag- inhaler, multi-tool,  plastic bag, zip ties, pencil, leatherman, levers
     handlebar light
     cycle computer
     nylon windbreaker
     keen sandals- for camp, wading streams, rainy days
      cycle shoes

Evening
     headlamp
     long pants
     shorts
​      towel
      chair
      tent with rain fly and footprint
     underwear-3 pair
     cotton t-shirt
     long sleeve button shirt
     long sleeve base layers-2
     ball cap
     mosquito head net
     book
     solar charger
     battery block with power cords
      drawstring bag
      disposable poncho

Toiletries
      toothbrush
       toothpaste
       soap
      shampoo
      flip-flops
     
Sleep time
       plastic jar- Beats walking to the latrine.
       sleeping long johns
      sleeping bag 
        sleeping bag liner
       therma rest pad
       pillow
 
Cooking
      Titanium cook set
      Spork
      can opener
      pan scrubber pad
      lighter
      matches
      cook stove
      fuel
     windscreen  
     drinking cup