Kit list

We know how useful it is when planning a long trip to see what others have taken. During our own preparations we looked extensively through other blogs over many months, tweaking the long list of items to suit the countries and climates on our anticipated route. You can see the full list below.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us on twobiketo@gmail.com

Matt's Kit List

Clothing: Bike Specific

• Lightweight waterproof jacket

• Waterproof over-trousers

• Merino wool long-sleeve top

• 2 x Cycling jerseys

• 2 x Bib shorts

• Arm warmers

• Leg warmers

• Buff

• Waterproof cycling socks

• 3 x Cycling socks

• Waterproof booties

• SPD shoes

• Thermal cycling mitts

• Fingerless cycling gloves

• Cycling cap

Clothing: On/Off Bike

• Down jacket

• Trousers

• Swimming shorts

• Denim shorts

• 2 x Shirts

• 2 x Merino wool t-shirts

• 2 x Boxer shorts

• 2 x Pairs socks

• Approach shoes

• Sliders

• Cap

• Sunglasses

Camping

• Elixir 2 tent

• Down sleeping bag

• Inflatable sleeping pad

• Closed-cell sleeping mat

• Synthetic pillow

• Silk sleeping bag liner

• Long johns

• Thick socks

Hygiene

• Chamois cream

• Concentrate mouth wash

• Tooth floss

• Soap

• Moisturiser

• Insect repellent

• Nail clippers

• Razor

• Beard trimmer

• Hair scissors

• Sunscreen

• Aloe Vera gel

• Roll on deodorant

• Exfoliating gloves

• Quick-dry towel

Electrics

• Garmin Edge 25

• Garmin Vivoactive HR

• Spot Tracker Gen 3 (Shared)

• Android smartphone

• Fujifilm Instax Camera

• Spare Instax film

• Kindle

• Battery pack

• 1TB external hard drive

• Head torch

• Headphones

• Front/rear bike lights

Bike Maintenance

• Chain breaker

• Chain length checker

• Cassete tool

• Bottom bracket tool

• Spoke key

• Multitool with pliers

• Hex key set

• T25 torx key

• Zip ties

• Duct tape

• 3 x spare inner tubes

• Patch kit

• Bag of nuts and bolts

• Assembly grease & Parktool PPL-1 grease

• Wet and dry lube

• Gear cable

• Brake cable

• 4 x brake pads (2 pairs/bike)

Misc

• Daypack

• Notepad

• Sketchpad

• 2 x pens

• Passport/copies

• Wallet

Becky's Kit List

Clothing: Bike Specific

• Lightweight waterproof jacket

• Waterproof over-trousers

• Short-sleeved baselayer

• Zip-up long-sleeve

• Merino wool long-sleeve

• Cycling jersey

• Padded shorts

• Loose running shorts

• Lycra leggings

• Buff

• 3 x Cycling socks

• 2x Sports bra

• Waterproof booties

• SPD Shoes

• Merino cycling gloves

Clothing: On/Off Bike

• Down jacket

• Linen trousers

• Linen shorts

• 3 x T-shirts

• 1 x 'Evening' tops

• Cotton shirt

• Bikini

• Pair of socks

• 4 x Knickers/T-shirt bra

• Sunglasses

• Cap

• Waterproof Birkenstocks

• Running trainers

Camping

• Down sleeping bag

• Inflatable sleeping mat

• Blow up pillow

• Silk sleeping bag liner

Hygiene

• USB toothbrush (shared with separate heads)

• Toothpaste

• Tooth floss

• Face moisturiser

• Shampoo/conditioner/hair oil

• Tweezers/Nail scissors

• Shaver (plus heads)

• Hairbrush/Ties

• Sewing kit

• Earbuds

• Compact mirror

• Roll on deodorant

• Moon cup

• Sunscreen/Face sunscreen

• Make-up items (minimum)

• Lip balm

• Hand sanitiser

• Basic Medical Kit

• Insect repellent

• Exfoliating gloves

• Quick-dry towel

Electrics

• Laptop (plus case)

• USB-C/SD Adaptor

• iPhone

• GoPro Hero 5 (+spare battery)

• GoPro straps/screws

• Sony camera (Point/Shoot)+ spare batteries

• Gorillapod tripod

• Anker Solar Panel

• SD Cards/wires

• Surge adaptor/Travel adapter

• Battery pack

• Headphones

• Front/rear bike lights

Kitchen

• Pantry bag

• Washing powder

• Brillo pad

• Washing up liquid

• Spice bag

• Small micro fibre towel

• Coconut Oil

• Mini Can opener

• MSR Quick 2-system set

• Stove

• Gas

• 2 x cutlery sets

• Small chopping board

• Wooden spoon

• Mini grater

• Pocket knife

• Bag clips

• Zip lock bags

Misc

• Daypack

• Notepad/Sketchbook

• 2 x pens

• Point Picture Book

• Playing cards

• Super glue

• Passport/copies