Update 9: Trans-Europe 2015 – 2 Weeks Away

21 Mar Update 9: Trans-Europe 2015 – 2 Weeks Away

Just writing that title is making me feel uneasy. I can’t believe in about 2 weeks I will be in Europe and ready for my trip. Thankfully I have been doing things the past few weeks to prepare for it. So now it’s time to let you all know what has been done.

What I am Packing

Here are the things I am bringing to Europe. Essentially, it is pretty much everything I took on my Pacific Coast tour. I’ve separated them out in functional categories. The photo above represents everything except for my underwear, anything in the “To Be Purchased” or “TBD” category.

My Bedroom

• Tent – REI Quarter Dome T2 Plus
• Sleeping bag – REI Halo (DISCONTINUED)
• Cocoon mummy liner
• Thermarest NeoAir XLite sleeping pad
• Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight inflatable pillow
• Petzl headlamp
• Ear plugs

My Bathroom

• Face wash
• Toothbrush
• Tooth paste
• Nail clipper
• Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap
• Camp towel
• Rewetting eye drops
• Prescription eye drops

My Garage

• Tubes x 2
• Patch kit
• Fiberfix Spoke Kit
• Extra chain link
• 2 sets of disc brake pads
• ToPeak Alien II 26 Function Multi-tool
• S&S Coupler tool
• Duct tape
• Zip ties

My Closet

• Pants / Shorts
• Hiking short
• Riding shirts x 3
• Underwear x 3
• Long sleeve wool shirt
• Buff
• NorthFace Thermoball jacket
• Wool socks x 2 pairs
• Wool cycling cap
• Giro closed finger riding gloves

My Kitchen

• Jetboil (No fuel)
• REI titanium spork
• Swiss army knife
• Thin plastic cutting board

My Office

• Blogging kit – iPad, Keyboard, & Case
• iPhone
• Ear phones
• USB wall adapter
• Micro-USB cable
• Mini-USB cable
• Zoom H1 digital recorder
• Sony NEX-7 Camera – extra battery & prime lens
• Canon Elph 110 HS Camera – extra battery
• 2 Camera battery charger
• Mini tripod
• Battery pack

When it Rains

• Rain jacket / High Vis
• Rain pants
• Waterproof socks
• Rope
• Tarp

When I’m Riding

• Glasses
• Reflective triangle
• Front and rear light
• Bern Allston Helmet
• Frame pump
• Garmin Edge Touring GPS
• 4 Orlieb panniers + Handlebar bag
• Goal Zero solar panel
• Water bottles x 2
• Charles Schwab Debit Card / ID / Cash / HI hostel member card
• Passport
• Dromedary bag
• Cable lock

Miscellaneous

• Sunblock
• First aid kit
• International cell phone

To Be Purchased

• Jetboil fuel

TBD

• Contact lens (extra set)
• Road ID

Bike Packing

I’ve also attempted to take apart and put together my bike once. Both attempts took under 50 minutes to do. All done with my multi-tool and S&S Coupler tool. I actually filmed the whole process and will be putting out some videos in the next few days to show you how I did it. It was a good experience as I get to practice at home and refine it as much as I need to.

I also cut my bike box to a smaller size to fit the bike. I’ve purchased plumbing insulation foam to help protect the frame in transit. The next step is to rip apart the bike and fitting it all in the small box. I have a feeling that’s going to be a tricky ordeal. But that’s what practice is for, right?

Purchases

Harry told me he bought a travel charger for us to use so we can charge our many devices. There are a few loose ends we’ll need to tie up before leaving but I think we’re both about 80%-90% ready for this 3 month journey.

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