Packing Checklist
These are comprehensive recommendations. Some items are required; otherwise, customize the list according to your own experience. Prepare according to the weather; pack for two days. Other than what you wear/carry, your gear will be transported for you in the gear truck on both days.
Please be sure to label all your bags with your name/phone number.
– Bike! (in good condition)
– helmet (required)
– spare tube(s) (required)
– frame pump (required)
– bike tool/tire levers (required)
– patch kit (required)
– water bottle(s) or hydration backpack (required)
– rear light
– fanny pack/saddle bag
– cloth for grease
– sports bras
– arm/leg warmers
– vest/jacket
– rain gear
– cycling jerseys
– cycling shoes
– cycling socks
– cell phone
– sunglasses/lens cleaner
– ID/proof of health insurance
– cash/credit card/ATM card
– Camera (Please take photos and send your finest to us.)
Camping & Sleeping Gear
– tent/fly/stakes/groundcloth
– sleeping bag or blankets
– air mattress/pad
– pillow
– cup for hot liquids (no need for plate, fork, or bowl)
Clothing
– shorts/pants
– t-shirts
– sweatshirt/jacket
– cap/warm hat
– sandals/camp shoes
– socks
– underwear/bras
– sleepwear
– swim suit
– towel
– “modesty attire” for monasteries; sarongs or long pants & shirt with sleeves
Health & Hygiene
– sunscreen
– toothbrush/paste
– shampoo/soap
– razor/shaving cream
– meds/vitamins
– pain reliever
– lip balm
– anti-blister aids
– bandages
– sanitary protection