What we're taking with us
Lots of thought and planning went into packing for this trip! We've bought lightweight, quality products that will hopefully last us for the whole year. As we throw something out, replace it, or add something we'll update the list. You can click on some items to read more about them.
The bikes
Shanna's
Frame & Fork- Surly Long Haul Trucker
Cassette- Shimano XT
Wheelset- Spinergy Xyclone Race
Crankset- Shimano XTR
Brakes- Avid Single Digit SL V-Brakes
Front & rear derailleur- Shimano XT
Shifters- Shimano Tiagra 9 speed (may change)
Stem- Deda Zero
Handlebars- 42cm Nitto Mod 176 Classic Touring
Saddle- Brooks Flyer S, Black
Tires- Maxxis Xenith
Rack's- Tubus Tara & Tubus Logo
Panniers- Ortlieb Classic
Frame & Fork- Surly Long Haul Trucker
Cassette- Shimano XT
Wheelset- Spinergy Xyclone Race
Crankset- Shimano XTR
Brakes- Avid Single Digit SL V-Brakes
Front & rear derailleur- Shimano XT
Shifters- Shimano Tiagra 9 speed (may change)
Stem- Deda Zero
Handlebars- 42cm Nitto Mod 176 Classic Touring
Saddle- Brooks Flyer S, Black
Tires- Maxxis Xenith
Rack's- Tubus Tara & Tubus Logo
Panniers- Ortlieb Classic
Sam's
Frame & Fork- Titanium no name MTB
Cassette- Shimano XT
Wheelset- Mavic Crossmax SLR
Crankset- Shimano XT
Brakes- Shimano XT V-brake
Front & Rear Derailleur- Shimano XTR
Shifters- Shimano Tiagra 9 speed
Stem- Specialized Ti
Handlebars- 42cm Nitto Mod 176 Classic Touring
Saddle- Brooks B52
Tires- Maxxis Columbiere
Racks- Old Man Mountain Ultimate LowRider, Tioga SuperTourist
Panniers- Ortlieb Classic
Frame & Fork- Titanium no name MTB
Cassette- Shimano XT
Wheelset- Mavic Crossmax SLR
Crankset- Shimano XT
Brakes- Shimano XT V-brake
Front & Rear Derailleur- Shimano XTR
Shifters- Shimano Tiagra 9 speed
Stem- Specialized Ti
Handlebars- 42cm Nitto Mod 176 Classic Touring
Saddle- Brooks B52
Tires- Maxxis Columbiere
Racks- Old Man Mountain Ultimate LowRider, Tioga SuperTourist
Panniers- Ortlieb Classic
Clothes
Shanna’s Clothing
2 rainproof jackets (1 light and 1 heavy)- Mountain Hardwear Torch Softshell, Black Diamond Epic (ultralite)
Macpac pants, Quickdry
Convertible long pants/shorts (Sent these home)
2 pairs of riding shorts
1 swimsuit
4 pairs of socks (Changed to 3)
4 pairs of travel underwear
2 sports bras
4 short sleeve shirts (blue bike shirt, pink bike shirt, green tshirt, pink singlet) - Now 3
2 long sleeve shirts (black thermal, blue merino jumper) - Now 1
1 pair long thermal pants
1 cap
beanie
Waterproof gloves (switched to thinner Goretex running gloves)
VicRoads buff
Cycle gear
cycling gloves
helmet (replaced in France)
sunglasses (replaced in China)
arm warmers (sent home, never used)
sock/shoe rain covers
Shoes
1 pair bike shoes
1 pair of walking shoes (waterproof)
1 pair of lightweight, cheap thongs/sandals
2 rainproof jackets (1 light and 1 heavy)- Mountain Hardwear Torch Softshell, Black Diamond Epic (ultralite)
Macpac pants, Quickdry
Convertible long pants/shorts (Sent these home)
2 pairs of riding shorts
1 swimsuit
4 pairs of socks (Changed to 3)
4 pairs of travel underwear
2 sports bras
4 short sleeve shirts (blue bike shirt, pink bike shirt, green tshirt, pink singlet) - Now 3
2 long sleeve shirts (black thermal, blue merino jumper) - Now 1
1 pair long thermal pants
1 cap
beanie
Waterproof gloves (switched to thinner Goretex running gloves)
VicRoads buff
Cycle gear
cycling gloves
helmet (replaced in France)
sunglasses (replaced in China)
arm warmers (sent home, never used)
sock/shoe rain covers
Shoes
1 pair bike shoes
1 pair of walking shoes (waterproof)
1 pair of lightweight, cheap thongs/sandals
Sam's Clothing
1 rainproof jacket- Marmot GoreTex Pro Shell 'Cerro Torre'
Pants- Macpac Crossterrain Quickdry
Riding shorts- Fluid knicks, Fox MTB Mens Base Shorts (sent these home)
Small swim shorts, Gazman
3 pairs of socks
3 pairs of travel underwear
Shirts
beanie
thick gloves for Himalayas (Threw away, never used)
Cycle gear
heavy duty cycling gloves
helmet
sunglasses
sock/shoe rain covers
Shoes
1 pair bike shoes
1 pair of walking shoes (waterproof)
1 pair of lightweight, cheap thongs/sandals
1 rainproof jacket- Marmot GoreTex Pro Shell 'Cerro Torre'
Pants- Macpac Crossterrain Quickdry
Riding shorts- Fluid knicks, Fox MTB Mens Base Shorts (sent these home)
Small swim shorts, Gazman
3 pairs of socks
3 pairs of travel underwear
Shirts
beanie
thick gloves for Himalayas (Threw away, never used)
Cycle gear
heavy duty cycling gloves
helmet
sunglasses
sock/shoe rain covers
Shoes
1 pair bike shoes
1 pair of walking shoes (waterproof)
1 pair of lightweight, cheap thongs/sandals
Other stuff
Camping
Tent- Black Diamond Bibler Ahwahnee & footprint
Sleeping bag/liner- Denali Cocoon 600
Inflatable pillow- Mountain Designs (no name)
Camp Mat's- Thermarest Neoair Medium
Headlamps- Black Diamond Icon, Princeton Tec EOS
Lantern- Black Diamond Orbit (Sent home)
Cooking set- MSR Titanium Pots: 2L and 1.4L, Snow Peak Mini Frypan
Camp Stove's- MSR XGK EX & 660ml fuel bottle, MSR Superfly canister stove. (Sent fuel stove and bottle home)
Utensils- MSR Alpine Utensil set
Cutlery- Snow Peak Ti Forks
Bowls- Tupperware GoFlex
Cups- Snow Peak Titanium double wall cups
Washing- Sea to Summit Kitchen Sink (sent home)
Tarp/fly- Eno Dry Fly Rain Tarp
Toiletries
comb
moisturiser
lip balm
Razor (switched from hair removal cream)
feminine hygiene product (The Keeper menstrual cup)
nail clippers
hand sanitizer
hair bands/bobby pins
Tent- Black Diamond Bibler Ahwahnee & footprint
Sleeping bag/liner- Denali Cocoon 600
Inflatable pillow- Mountain Designs (no name)
Camp Mat's- Thermarest Neoair Medium
Headlamps- Black Diamond Icon, Princeton Tec EOS
Lantern- Black Diamond Orbit (Sent home)
Cooking set- MSR Titanium Pots: 2L and 1.4L, Snow Peak Mini Frypan
Camp Stove's- MSR XGK EX & 660ml fuel bottle, MSR Superfly canister stove. (Sent fuel stove and bottle home)
Utensils- MSR Alpine Utensil set
Cutlery- Snow Peak Ti Forks
Bowls- Tupperware GoFlex
Cups- Snow Peak Titanium double wall cups
Washing- Sea to Summit Kitchen Sink (sent home)
Tarp/fly- Eno Dry Fly Rain Tarp
Toiletries
comb
moisturiser
lip balm
Razor (switched from hair removal cream)
feminine hygiene product (The Keeper menstrual cup)
nail clippers
hand sanitizer
hair bands/bobby pins
Electronics
Watch- Suunto Core & Timex Tri Pro ladies
Laptop- Apple Macbook 2.16GHz
Ipods- 16G and 8G 5th Gen. Ipod Nano's
Digital Camera- Samsung WB500
Video camera- Sony HDR TG1
Memory Cards- Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 16GB x3
Solar charger- Brunton 14W SolarRoll (sent this home)
Portable Battery/ Inverter- Duracell 100 Watt 4Ah Lithium mobile power inverter
Additional portable power- Duracell instant USB lithium charger
Car Charger for Apple Macbook (sent home)
USB car charger (sent home)
Headphones- Shure SCL4
Portable Stereo- JBL OnStage Micro (sent home)
General
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
First aid kit
Clothesline (piece of rope)
Soap
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Money belt with passports and $
Topeak AlienII Multitool
Gerber Multitool
Sea to Summit Ipood
Water treatment- Steripen Adventurer & Steripen pre-filter
Down Under Travel Insurance
Watch- Suunto Core & Timex Tri Pro ladies
Laptop- Apple Macbook 2.16GHz
Ipods- 16G and 8G 5th Gen. Ipod Nano's
Digital Camera- Samsung WB500
Video camera- Sony HDR TG1
Memory Cards- Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 16GB x3
Solar charger- Brunton 14W SolarRoll (sent this home)
Portable Battery/ Inverter- Duracell 100 Watt 4Ah Lithium mobile power inverter
Additional portable power- Duracell instant USB lithium charger
Car Charger for Apple Macbook (sent home)
USB car charger (sent home)
Headphones- Shure SCL4
Portable Stereo- JBL OnStage Micro (sent home)
General
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
First aid kit
Clothesline (piece of rope)
Soap
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Money belt with passports and $
Topeak AlienII Multitool
Gerber Multitool
Sea to Summit Ipood
Water treatment- Steripen Adventurer & Steripen pre-filter
Down Under Travel Insurance
