Traveling Kit

Here is an idea of what I put into the traveling kit for 3 months biking in Europe. Some of the heavier items can be stored when they are not needed. Alan has a few different things, but generally tends to take less than I. Between us, we split carrying one sleeping bag for two, and a tent.

BICYCLE, etc.

Burley Vagabond bike

Tubus rack

2 Blackburn water bottle cages plus 2 water bottles

2 Ortlieb Backroller Rear Pannier bags

1 Ortlieb medium front handlebar bag

Bell

2 Planetbike Spok lights, one red and one white

1 Bell helmet

2 cable locks, one thick and one thin, with padlock

elastic Bungee cords

TOOLS

Spare tube

Small can chain lubricant

1 small container grease

Electrical tape

Twist ties

Small phillips screwdriver

Tube patch kit

Spoke wrench

Small crescent wrench

15-16 cone wrench

Crank Bros. small pump

3 tire levers

4,5 mm Allan keys

Soma Multitool

2,3,4,5,6 mm Allan key, Phillips and flat screwdrivers

Tool bag for under seat

CLOTHES

1 pair running shoes

1 pair light plastic sandals

1 soft shell jacket

1 breathable rain jacket

1 light windbreaker

2 nylon long sleeve button shirts with sun protection

2 polyester long sleeve Tshirts with sun protection

4 polyester short sleeve Tshirts

2 sportsbras

1 long sleeve light wool long sleeve shirt

2 light nylon long pants

3 pair underwear

3 pair short nylon light socks

1 pair short medium wool socks

1 pair waterproof 'scuba' socks

1 skirt, nylon, foldable

1 pair nylon shorts

1 pair cycling shorts

1 pair long nylon tights

1 wool hat, can go under bike helmet

1 pair light cycling glove, no finger

2 pairs light gloves for warmth

1 pair waterproof gloves

CAMPING

either the sleeping bag or the tent

1 sleeping pad, inflatable, 1/2 length

Silicone treated nylon stuffsacks

DOCUMENTS, etc

Passport

Hostelling International card

International camping card

Vrienden op de fiets Donateurskaart

Maps

Dictionary, one or more

Photocopy of passport and credit cards

Plastic passport holder

Fabric safety bag for passport and cards

Change purse

Plastic fishing license holder for money

TOILETRIES, in mesh bag

Toothbrush and dental hygiene needs

Sun block lotion

Pills

Small drying towel

OTHER

Timepiece, small and light

Pencil and pens

Pad for writing, small

Carabiner, small and light

Thermometer, small

Compass, small for wherever you are going (compasses can vary by declination)

Camera and charger, plus SD cards and cords

Phone and charger, plus extra battery and cords

Electric prong adaptor

Petz Tikka Plus headlamp and container

First aid kit

Sharpie marking pen

Plastic spoon

Spare glasses

Needle and thread

Shoulderbag or pack, light