This page will summarize my equipment, for now started with recommended list from TDA.
Passport including visas for Sudan and Ethiopia | Also include visa fees of $50-$100 for initial countries, e.g. Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi. | ||
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spokes | |||
USB drive with key documents | Also useful to email to yourself. | ||
Bicycle Gear | gear brush | ||
Bicycle Gear | pump | Topeak Road Morph held up well. | |
Bicycle Gear | chamois cream | Wasn't used, but instead given to another rider. | |
Bicycle Gear | camelback | After 120 days interesting things can grow in a Camelbak. Next time bring cleaning agents. | |
Bicycle Gear | shop towels/rags | 5 | |
Bicycle Gear | helmet | ||
Bicycle Gear | patch kits | 5 | Had two flat tires entire trip, but some riders had up to 30. Africa has thorns. |
Bicycle Gear | cycle lock | ||
Bicycle Gear | cycling gloves | 2 pair | Long fingered gloves very useful in South Africa at end. |
Bicycle Gear | Odometer | Brought three which was overkill but GPS odometer uses power and so two were helpful to keep recharged. | |
Bicycle Gear | chain lube/degreaser | 2 | |
Bicycle Gear | Bike headlamp, flashing tail light | Flashing tail light used for fog in Namibia and sand storm in Sudan. | |
Bicycle Gear | tire levers | ||
Bicycle Parts | tires | 2 marathon+ 1 dureme 1 mondial | Marathon+ worked well for thorns. |
Bicycle Parts | Cables | Derailleur cable, brake cable kits. | Didn't use, but after sand storm some riders had cable issues. |
Bicycle Parts | chain rings | Replaced middle chain ring along the way. | |
Bicycle Parts | brake pads | 3 | Used all three sets of spares. |
Bicycle Parts | spare tubes | 8 | Only two flat tires, but this was less than aveerage. |
Bicycle Parts | cassette | 2 | Used one 2/3 of way through trip. |
Bicycle Parts | spare chains | 3 | Used one 2/3 of way through trip. |
Bicycle Parts | bottom bracket | Didn't use. | |
Bicycle Parts | derailleur hanger | Used one in Addis Adaba. Not expensive or large so next time I'd bring two. | |
Bicycle Parts | seat post clamp/post/saddle? | Not used, but would still bring. | |
Bicycle Parts | Mechanical disc brake | Backup for hydraulics | Not used |
Bicycle Tools | multi-tool | ||
Bicycle Tools | chain break | ||
Bicycle Tools | Pedal wrench | for flying | |
Camping | solar charger | 3.5W | Goal Zero worked well |
Camping | Sleeping bag to 0C | Cats Meow 20F | Warm enough. TDA suggest down to 0C though it did get close to that temperature a few times and was happy with something slightly warmer. |
Camping | Tent | Quarterdome T2 plus | Zippers didn't quite work the same after sand storm and failed entirely after three months. |
Camping | Flashlight | solar | |
Camping | notebook and pens | ||
Camping | Duct tape | ||
Camping | towel | ||
Camping | Knife, fork, spoon, plate, cup bowl | Lost my bowl and bought a replacement. | |
Camping | Rope and clothes pins | ||
Camping | ziplock | ||
Camping | baby wipes | Very useful | |
Camping | Tent repair kit | Zippers were my issue, not nylon repair. Next time I'd bring safety pins. | |
Camping | Sleeping bag liner | ||
Camping | toiletries | ||
Camping | Luggage lock | Useful in the truck. | |
Camping | Sleeping pad | Thermarest | Africa has thorns, so developed leak in Ethiopia and would be flat by morning. Those with small cots did better. |
Camping | Dr Bonners Soap | clothes | Cold water clothes detergent readily available along the way. |
Camping | inflatable pillow | Developed holes from camping on thorns. | |
Camping | Tent footprint | Quarterdome T2 plus | |
Clothing - off bike | underwear | ||
Clothing - off bike | light fleece | 1 | Lost it in Egypt and was badly needed by Namibia. Bought a new one. |
Clothing - off bike | shorts | 2 pair | |
Clothing - off bike | long sleeve shirts | 2 | |
Clothing - off bike | belt | 1 | Have extra holes if you lose weight 🙂 |
Clothing - off bike | sketchers hiking shoes | My primary shoes, next time I'll bring more shoes. | |
Clothing - off bike | 1 sun hat | ||
Clothing - off bike | short sleeve shirts | 3 | |
Clothing - off bike | swim trunks | ||
Clothing - off bike | long pants | ||
Clothing - on bike | 3 pairs cycling socks | ||
Clothing - on bike | cycling shorts | 3 | Brought four pair but lost one with hotel laundry. |
Clothing - on bike | wind breaker | 1 | |
Clothing - on bike | cycling tights | 1 | |
Clothing - on bike | cycling jersey | 3 short sleeve | |
Clothing - on bike | sun glasses | prescription | |
Clothing - on bike | rain jacket | Columbia | |
Clothing - on bike | cycling sandals | ||
Electronics | Netbook | ||
Electronics | electric outlet adapters | Namibia and South Africa have type of plug I didn't originally bring. Bought it along the way. | |
Electronics | camera | Three cameras jammed due to sand/rain. Next time will look at dust proof camera. | |
Electronics | cell phone | Useful for web updates. Got SIM cards in all 10 countries. | |
Electronics | Kindle | ||
Medical | chap stick | ||
Medical | anti-malaria | ||
Medical | aleve | Didn't use | |
Medical | deet | Didn't use though were places it might have been helpful. | |
Medical | band aids | ||
Medical | imodium | Only used twice. | |
Medical | Re-hydration salts | Very useful in Sudan. | |
Medical | money belt | ||
Medical | sun lotion | ||
Medical | Vaccinations booklet and yellow fever certificate | ||
Medical | Medical & travel insurance policy | ||
Miscellaneous | 6-10 passport photos | After Sudan visa in Cairo, didn't need these. |