Lighting

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

Get out of there!

I did like this. Thanks Peter!

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

Tour reading fodder

A couple of books I have picked up so far for reading on the big tour are these two.