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Monday, August 12, 2013

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  • crazyguyonabike- hosts forums, classified ads, journals
  • adventure cycling- US site for up-to-date cycling route maps for purchase, as well as articles and equip reviews
  • Bikepacking- specializing in gravel and off-road routes and info for experienced cyclists

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touring equipment list

  • steripen and iodine
  • thin hat
  • emerg sewing kit (thread, needle, button, safety pins)
  • platypus 4liter
  • gas bottle
  • stove (optional and bulky)
  • pen/paper
  • clothesline
  • extra ziplocks
  • toilet paper (partial roll)
  • micro towel (hand towel sized)
  • toothbrush/paste
  • floss
  • deodorant
  • shampoo bar (doubles as body soap)
  • headlamp
  • sleeping pad
  • sleeping bag stored inside waterproof panniers)
  • ground cloth
  • tent
  • polar fleece
  • light jacket and pants
  • bike gloves
  • 2 shirts
  • undies
  • 3 socks (they can dry out your shoes)
  • nylon convertable pants (double as swim shorts)
  • 2 bike shorts (they dry slowly)
  • lipbalm
  • sunglasses
  • dried fruit and nuts- emerg
  • bandaids
  • scissors
  • gauze
  • medical tape
  • moleskin
  • decongestant
  • antihistamine
  • aspirin
  • sunscreen
  • dishcloth
  • dishsoap
  • spoon
  • cup
  • bug spray
  • folding spare tire
  • leatherman w/pliers
  • cable ties
  • tire repair kit
  • extra brake and shifter cables
  • pump
  • adjust. crescent wrench
  • lock
  • 2 bungees
  • 2 water bottles

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