Power trip

In this post I go into a bit more detail about what I'm using to charge my electronics while on the road.

Lighting

In this post I'm talking about the front and rear lights and flashlights I'm using on the tour.

Equipment list

Bicycle 

• Surly Long Haul Trucker 2009 :)
• with fenders
• with Shimano PD-A520 SPD Pedals
• with Minoura SBH-300 Seat Bottle Holder + 2 bottle holders + 2 750ml bottles (only attached when required)
• with Minoura Extra long bottle holder + extra long bottle (1.25 litre) with sports cap
• with 2 normal bottle holders + 2 zefal 1 litre bottles

More gear

I have nearly got all the gear that I'm wanting for my touring kit!

The latest purchases were:

• Topeak Tour Guide handlebar bag
• Fiberfix temporary spoke fix
• MSR Dromedary 10 litre water bag
• MSR Miniworks EX water filter

The bike so far

Gear

There are a few items of gear that are necessary for bicycle touring...

1. A bicycle (no, really)

2. Brooks saddle or similar (for comfort)

3. Racks, Panniers and Bags (to carry stuff)

4. Fenders (to keep the mud off)

5. Lights (to see things)

6. Mirror (... to see things)

7. Camping gear (tent, bag, mat)

8. Cooking gear (stove, pots)

9. Water bottles

10. Tools and spare parts