You should get it locally but make sure to get spray for the midges if you camp anywhere in nature or plan on even looking at a lake. They’re frankly ridiculous. UV can be intense there so sun gear is recommended if you’re fair skinnedÂ
NoFly3972 on
I’d ditch 1 tube and the brake oil probably, but that’s me.
Things to add:
Tools: allen keys, (adjustable) wrench, plyers, spoke spanner(and maybe a spare spoke), knife, zipties, hoseclamps, some nuts & bolts, duct tape.
Camping gear: Head torch, water filter
Bike: 1 pair of spare pads, spare spoke
Also bungee ropes can come in handy
Unitron92 on
for 3000 depending on your gearing I would have a spare chain as well with some quicklinks and a chain tool. , add a multitool with every bolt size for your bike, some latex gloves and a small role of all purpose duct tape,
arykanarye on
Your list is a bit too unspecific, but you seem to be missing some tools to fix your bike. Something like a multitool, chain breaker, tyre levers, etc.
Jackie-Peter on
Training, so you can experience the pain, adapt, experience some failures and update the setup, without being 1500km away from any life.
Kringle_Collection on
I’m a big fan of bringing an ultralight hammock. For naps during the day or even sometimes sleeping at night.
Mickrendo on
I know it’d be considered a luxury but I’d be lost without my chair on a tour. I’m getting old. I have a Helinox Ground Chair but there are plenty of cheaper equivalents knocking around.
You haven’t mentioned power anywhere, as in a battery, to charge your phone that will go in the phone holder you’ve mentioned
Airhorn2013 on
I carry a small multi tool as well, things comes loose. You might want to carry other spares (chain link, cable etc). Definitely add sunscreen and bug repellent to the list. A water filter is handy if you want to refill bottles from rivers & streams.
yogorilla37 on
I’d go up or down NZ if I were you, if you go across you’ll find it’s not very wide 😉
UNIVAC-9400 on
1. NZ’s not 3,000km across. 😉
2. My packing list must’ve had hundreds of items but then I itemized everything: my clothing (eg, “n pairs of sox”), spare parts (“xx 10mm stainless steel rack bolts”), etc.
Have you done a 2 or 3 day test ride before your big trip? That would surely help you flesh out your list!
KubaMro on
First aid kit, including charcoal pills and something antihistamine – the latter can save life when a wasp bites your throat (been there).
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You should get it locally but make sure to get spray for the midges if you camp anywhere in nature or plan on even looking at a lake. They’re frankly ridiculous. UV can be intense there so sun gear is recommended if you’re fair skinnedÂ
I’d ditch 1 tube and the brake oil probably, but that’s me.
Things to add:
Tools: allen keys, (adjustable) wrench, plyers, spoke spanner(and maybe a spare spoke), knife, zipties, hoseclamps, some nuts & bolts, duct tape.
Camping gear: Head torch, water filter
Bike: 1 pair of spare pads, spare spoke
Also bungee ropes can come in handy
for 3000 depending on your gearing I would have a spare chain as well with some quicklinks and a chain tool. , add a multitool with every bolt size for your bike, some latex gloves and a small role of all purpose duct tape,
Your list is a bit too unspecific, but you seem to be missing some tools to fix your bike. Something like a multitool, chain breaker, tyre levers, etc.
Training, so you can experience the pain, adapt, experience some failures and update the setup, without being 1500km away from any life.
I’m a big fan of bringing an ultralight hammock. For naps during the day or even sometimes sleeping at night.
I know it’d be considered a luxury but I’d be lost without my chair on a tour. I’m getting old. I have a Helinox Ground Chair but there are plenty of cheaper equivalents knocking around.
You haven’t mentioned power anywhere, as in a battery, to charge your phone that will go in the phone holder you’ve mentioned
I carry a small multi tool as well, things comes loose. You might want to carry other spares (chain link, cable etc). Definitely add sunscreen and bug repellent to the list. A water filter is handy if you want to refill bottles from rivers & streams.
I’d go up or down NZ if I were you, if you go across you’ll find it’s not very wide 😉
1. NZ’s not 3,000km across. 😉
2. My packing list must’ve had hundreds of items but then I itemized everything: my clothing (eg, “n pairs of sox”), spare parts (“xx 10mm stainless steel rack bolts”), etc.
Have you done a 2 or 3 day test ride before your big trip? That would surely help you flesh out your list!
First aid kit, including charcoal pills and something antihistamine – the latter can save life when a wasp bites your throat (been there).
Power bank
Headlight with red light option