Lachlan Morton recently set a blistering ITT time of 12 days, 12 hours and 21 minutes to get from Banff to Antelope Wells on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.

For those who aren’t familiar, this 4296km/2670mi dirt road route traverses the length of the Rocky Mountains from Canada to the Mexican border. It’s not flat either – Lachlan had to muscle up 58,521m/192,000ft vertical on his journey.

So, what bike setup does it take to average a distance of 344km/214mi per day over endless dirt roads?

Let’s dig into the details and the reasons behind Lachlan’s bike and kit setup.

Lachlan Morton’s Tour Divide Bike

• The bike is lightweight, has a wide gear range, suspension for rough surfaces, and lots of hand positions.
• Wireless blips on aero bars.
• Spot tracker and zip ties attached to the handlebars.
• Roll of spare tape around the seatpost.

Frame – Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD Ultimate
Fork – Cannondale Lefty Ocho, 100mm travel
Drivetrain – SRAM XX1 AXS, 38T chainring, 10-52t cassette
Brakes – SRAM Level Ultimate
Wheels – FSA Gradient Off-road i29
Tyres – Vittoria Mezcal Graphene 2.0 29×2.35”, rear tyre changed halfway through as a precaution
Tire Inserts – Vittoria Airliner Light XC
Handlebar – FSA KFX Carbon flat bar, 9-degree sweep, cut to 640mm with FSA TT extensions
Inner bar ends – More hand positions
Stem – FSA adjustable
Seatpost – FSA Flowtron XC dropper, nice to change your saddle height a bit to recruit different muscles
Saddle – Prologo Scratch M5 PAS, extra padded
GPS unit – Wahoo Elemnt Bolt
Lights – 2x Fenix BC26R Rechargeable, 1600 lumens each

Bag Setup

• The idea was to carry everything Lachlan wanted and needed.
• Additional volume for extra food/water, maximum water carried was 5.5 litres.
• Side panniers provided a lot of space, and Lachlan liked their simplicity.
• Lachlan can get to everything really quickly with this setup.

Panniers – 2x Tailfin 10-litre mini panniers
Rear Rack – Tailfin AeroPack Carbon
AeroPack Bag – Tailfin 20-litre prototype
Top Tube Bag – Tailfin 1.1-litre prototype
Down Tube Bags – 2x Tailfin 3-litre downtube packs

Total volume: 47.1 Litres

Panniers

• The panniers primarily carried clothes and food.

Pannier #1:
Puff jacket – Packs small and is warm
Rain jacket – Worth its weight in gold, spent a lot of time in it
Waterproof rain pants – Necessary on this Divide ITT
2x padded cycling shorts – To alternate and allow one pair to dry while wearing the other

Hydration pack with 1.5L bladder – Used for additional water storage but packed away when not needed
500ml water flask – Nests at the front of the hydration pack
First aid kit – Thankfully didn’t have to use it

Pannier #2:
Rain shell jacket – Additional warmth layer, dries quickly
Short sleeve undershirt – Warmth layer when cold but it’s cool enough for warm conditions too
Long Sleeve Undershirt – With neck gator, additional warmth layer
Arm warmers – Merino, warm, soft, dry quickly
Leg warmers – Merino, warm, soft, dry quickly
Gloves – Gas station gloves as it got a bit cold

Small dry bag – For dry clothes to wear off the bike
Eye mask – To fall asleep quickly
Sunglasses – Gas station model as the original pair were lost on route
Cowbell – Gift from someone on the route

Rack Pack

• Lachlan keeps his oversized sleeping gear in the 20-litre Aeropack bag.

Big sleeping bag – Good down to -15C/5F, no sleeping pad required because it was so thick!
REI Superlight Bivy – Comfortable single pole design that creates good ventilation and personal space
Chain lube – Stuffed in a side pocket
Water filter – Stuffed in the other side pocket

Frame Pack

• Mostly for electronics and personal items.

Top Section:
26,000mAh battery – All that was needed
20,000mAh battery – Backup power bank, never used
USB wall charger – Charging at the hotel
Spare Wahoo GPS – Route loaded up because you never know
Headlamp – Good around camp, not really used while riding
AXS battery charger – 3x batteries, two batteries were depleted per day
2x Front light batteries – One spare was more than enough but nice to know there would always be light
Cables – More charging cables

Lower Section:
Foldable backpack – Great for shopping
Chamois cream – Necessary for a long ride
Suncream – Lots of sun exposure
Toothpaste/brush – Dental hygiene

Side Pocket:
Passport – For the border control
Spokes – Spares just in case

Downtube Pack

• A 3-litre tool bag that was thankfully rarely accessed.

2x Tubes – None were used
2x CO2 canisters – Good for if you’re in a rush (eg. due to cold)
Tyre repair kit – Levers, plugs, boots, a section of tyre sidewall, super glue
Chain repair kit – 3x chain quick links, 5x chain links, chain breaker
Voile strap – Didn’t need to use it
Other spares – AXS shifter battery, spare headphones, brake pads, derailleur hanger, spoke tool

Other Bags

Downtube Pack 3-Litre – Connected to the aerobars, primarily used for snacks (16-17 candy bars!)
Top Tube Pack 1.1-Litre – Food, multi-tool, pocket knife, scissors, and rubbish storage

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• I intend to camp most nights, so I’ve packed to be self-sufficient for days on end.
• I’m travelling for a long time and lightweight stuff wears out quickly, so I’m using heavier but more durable equipment.
• The temperature range is as wide as -20 to 40 degrees Celsius (-4 to 104f).
• I switch out my winter gear for summer gear when it suits (winter adds around 3kg).
• I’m carrying a lot of computer/camera gear for your viewing and reading pleasure (23% of my gear weight)!
• The things that have been crossed out I only sometimes carry.

Gear List: CyclingAbout The Americas

Clothing & Shoes: 3452 Grams (15% of Total)

• Casual Shirt x3 – Shirts for cycling, warmth & fashion – 240g + 255g + 200g
• T-Shirt – For sleeping, mostly – 137g
• Rain Jacket – Used for both cycling and as an additional warmth layer – 199g
• Shorts x2 – Cycling shorts that are also good for casual use and swimming – 174g + 204g
• Pants – Rain and stain-resistant slim pants – 273g
• Waterproof Pants – Just cheap plastic pants, nothing fancy – 167g
• Underwear x3 – Obviously – 179g
• Warm socks – For both hiking and occasionally with my sandals – 47g
• Beanie – For keeping my noggin happy – 120g
• Casual Hat – A packable cap to keep the sun off my nose – 45g
• Half-Finger Riding Gloves – Keeps the sun off my hands – 60g 
• SPD Sandals – The best shoes for bike touring – 983g – Review HERE
• Warm Gloves – For cooler cycling temperatures – 103g
• Stuff Sack – Waterproof compression sack (everything clothes inside except down jacket) – 66g
• Running Shoes – For hiking and casual use – 693g
• Waterproof Booties – I’ve opted for some very insulated booties for negative temperatures – 162g
• Down Jacket – To keep warm in temperatures below five degrees celsius – 693g
  

Toilletries: 751 Grams (3% of Total)

• Toothbrush & Case – Not the biggest fan of gingivitis – 34g
• Floss – Dentist orders – 14g
• Toothpaste – Lubricant for my toothbrush – 40g
• Deodorant – To prevent people from running away – 50g
• Towel – In the pursuit of dryness – 140g
• Exfoliating Glove – For baby soft skin – 13g
• Shaving Razor + Blades – To look respectable when I’m shaking hands with presidential figures – 34g
• Tweezers – Less monobrow, less splinters – 8g
• Lip Balm – Chapped lips suck – 10g
• Sun Cream – Opting out of skin cancer – 50g
• Nail Clippers – Ooft… imagine my nails otherwise – 15g
• Electric Hair Trimmer – Trying not to look too homeless – 170g
• Toiletries Case – A home for the above – 173g

Cameras and Electronic Gear: 5220 Grams (23% of Total)

• MacBook Pro 13″ Laptop + Charger – Something powerful for video editing – 1370g + 243g
• Panasonic G9 Camera with 100-300mm Lens (Not Pictured) – So that you can see what I see in 4K – 1154g
• GoPro Hero 9 Action Cam + Chest Strap – POV footage and it will allow me to film myself in hectic storms – 345g
• DJI Mavic Air Drone + 3X Batteries + Charger – Aerial shots! – 430g + 420g + 400g
• Rode SmartLav Microphone – A separate microphone for sound recording – 17g
• 96GB of SD Cards – Enough storage for a bunch of GH4 footage – 3g
• 96GB of MicroSD Cards – Enough storage for long GoPro scenes – 3g
• 1TB HDD – Computer backups – 226g
• Camera Chargers and Spare Batteries – Needed for cameras – 130g (G9 x1) + 86g (GoPro x2)
• Gorillapod DSLR Tripod – As I’m riding solo I need a tripod to take shots – 183g
• iPhone + Charger + Case – My navigation device, podcast player, a place for my apps and note keeper – 190g
• Headphones – Podcasts, audiobooks, music – 20g
• eReader – Kindle Paperwhite – 209g

Sleeping Gear: 4068 Grams (18% of Total)

• Mont Moondance 2FN Tent – Freestanding tent with nylon inner – 1964g
• Marmot Trestles 30 Sleeping Bag – Perhaps warm enough in the mountains with all of my clothes on – 918g
• Sea-To-Summit Comfort Plus Mat – The most comfortable mat, like sleeping on a cloud – 1030g
• Exped Air Pillow – I love the shape and feel of this blow-up pillow – 74g
• Head Torch – For seeing in the dark – 82g
  

Cooking Gear: 1469 Grams (7% of Total)

• MSR Whisperlite Stove + Bottle – My multifuel stove of choice – 483g – Review HERE
• MSR Quick 2.5L Pot – I don’t know how people get away with anything smaller – 264g
• MSR Quick Dry Plate – I’ve used these for years; they’re the best in the business – 64g
• KeepCup – A mid-sized cup that suits all beverages – 47g
• Airspresso Coffee Maker – Delicious, strong, morning caffeine hits – 206g – Review HERE
• Kitchen Bag – The package for all my kitchen bits and pieces – 79g
• Detergent Bottle – Squeaky clean dishes – 47g
• Cutlery Bag, Fork, Spoon, Knife – Titanium, of course – 83g
• Chopping Board – This small GSI board is a great plate and place to cut veggies – 71g
• Cigarette Lighter – Let’s get that stove going while I’m freezing on the altiplano – 20g
• Pocket Knife – Mostly use this thing for the pliers, scissors and the bottle opener – 56g
• Universal Silicone Plug – These are super handy for all sinks – 25g
• Dish Cloth – A quick scrub – 6g
• Steel Wool – I burn things to my pot all the time – 18g

Tools, Spares, Essentials: 2932 Grams (13% of Total)

• Backpack – Storing my laptop when riding, and for hiking adventures – 410g
• Wallet – For cards and cash – 50g
• Passport – International travel requirement – 65g
• Sunglasses – Let’s keep light and dust out of my eyes – 28g
• Topeak Road Morph Pump – Seriously, there is no better pump – 208g – Review HERE
• Multitool – This does most things mediocrely – 159g
• Tyre Levers – The Schwalbe levers are great – 24g
• Spare Tubes x2 – The more tubes you carry, the less you get punctures – 182g
• Spare Belt – Just in case – 60g
• Silicone Belt Lubricant – Necessary in dry/dusty environments – 60g
• Spare Brake Pads x2 – So that I can stop – 38g
• Rohloff Hub Oil and Cleaning Fluid – For regular oil changes on my Rohloff hub – 50g
• Patch Kit + Tyre Boots – 12 pre-glued patches and 2 boots – 8g
• Abus Bordo Bike Lock – Theft prevention 101 – 1149g – My lock guide is HERE
• Helmet – Specialized Ambush MIPS – 308g
• Water Filter – Sawyer squeeze bags are time-consuming but effective – 133g

Luggage: 4446 Grams (20% of Total)

• Handlebar Bag – My office and place for camera and electronic bits – 600g
• Front Pannier Set – Waterproof and reliable Ortlieb bags – 1440g
• Rear Pannier Set – Ortlieb bags are the shit – 1680g
• Rack Bag – 31L Ortlieb Rackpack for the top of my rear panniers – 726g

GEAR TOTAL: 22.34kg / 49.25lbs

***Will be putting together a medical kit with a selection of bandages, painkillers, throat spray, gastro-stop and rehydration tablets.

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– I will be travelling with a friend, so much of the cooking gear, sleeping gear, tools and spares will be shared between us.
– We intend to camp most nights, so we’ve packed to be self-sufficient for days on end.
– We expect the temperature range to fluctuate between 10-30 degrees Celsius (50-86f).

You can check out my titanium road bike and trailer setup HERE.

You Can Follow The Japan Long Haul on Facebook or Instagram.

Clothing: 3720g
Casual Shirt x2 – 400g
Thermal Layer – 200g
Undershirt – 70g
Quick-dry Shorts – 130g
Cycling Shorts – 200g
Leg Warmers – 150g
Waterproof Socks – 130g
Gloves – 85g
Underpants x2 – 80g
Socks x1 – 25g
Sandals – 587g
SPD Sandals – 1000g
Rain Jacket – 533g
Rain Poncho – 130g

Toiletries: 517g
Toothbrush – 20g
Toothpaste – 40g
Deodorant – 50g
Towel – 100g
Exfoliating Glove – 13g
Shaver – 37g
Sun Cream – 50g
Nail Clippers – 37g
Electric Trimmer – 170g

Camera and Electronic Gear: 826g
Panasonic V700 Camcorder – 200g
Rode Lavalier Microphone – 20g
64gb of SD Cards – 5g
Camera Charger and Batteries – 100g
Gorillapod Phone Tripod – 30g
Phone + Charger – 150g
8000mAh Power Pack – 200g
Headphones – 30g
Power Adapter – 91g

Sleeping Gear: 3515g
Mont Moondance 2 Tent – 1900g
Macpac Sleeping Bag – 800g
Thermarest Neoair Mat – 500g
Exped Pillow – 215g
Head Torch – 100g

Cooking Gear: 1616g
Canister Stove – 90g
MSR Quick 2.5L Pot – 266g
MSR Quick 1.3L Pot – 211g
MSR Quick Dry Plates x2 – 128g
MSR Insulated Cups x2 – 160g
Bialetti Stove Top Coffee Maker – 250g
Kitchen Bag – 79g
Detergent Bottle – 20g
Cutlery Bag, Forks, Spoons, Knives – 166g
Chopping Board – 71g
Cigarette Lighter – 20g
Pocket Knife – 137g
Steel Wool – 18g

Tools, Spares, Essentials: 2665g
Wallet – 50g
Sunglasses – 30g
Pump – 100g
Multitool – 130g
13mm Spanner for Trailer – 100g
Elastic Washing Lines – 45g
Spare Tubes x3 – 300g
Patch Kit – 30g
Bike Lock and Case – 1220g
Helmet – 250g
Lights – 200g
Chain Lube and Old Sock – 50g
Bidons x2 – 100g
Passport – 60g

Gear Total: 12.5kg (27.5lbs)

Bike: 10kg
Trailer: 7kg

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The expected temperature range is between 14-32 degrees celsius (57-90f) so we’re able to pack quite light when it comes to clothing. We’ll be in hotels and guest houses and won’t be needing any camping or cooking gear.

We each have a set of running shoes so that we can do some hiking up Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada) and through various national parks around the island. We’ll probably be more active on our feet than on the bikes!

The bikes we’ve chosen are Brompton M6L folders. You can fold these right up in about 15 seconds and they have a really small pack size (585mm x 565mm x 270mm / 23″ x 22.2″ x 10.6″). To get up and down the hills of Sri Lanka we have six wide-range gears to choose from. The origami bike is finished off with fenders to keep us dry, and a front-mounting C-Bag to carry all of our luggage.

You’ll be able to follow my folding bike holiday over the next three weeks on Facebook or Instagram.

Clothing: 2007g
Casual Shirt x2 – 400g
Thermal Layer – 200g
Quick-dry Shorts – 130g
Underpants x2 – 80g
Socks x2 – 50g
Sandals – 587g
Running Shoes – 430g
Rain Poncho – 130g

Toiletries: 330g
Toothbrush – 20g
Toothpaste – 40g
Deodorant – 50g
Sunscreen – 50g
Electric Shaver – 170g

Camera Gear: 1000g
Panasonic Lumix GH4 Camera + Lenses – 750g
Rode Lavalier Microphone – 20g
100gb+ of SD Cards – 5g
Camera Charger and Batteries – 200g
Airstash Card Reader – 25g

Tools, Spares, Essentials: 990g
Phone + Charger – 150g
Wallet – 50g
Sunglasses – 30g
Pump – 50g
Multitool – 130g
Spare Tube – 90g
Helmet – 220g
Lights – 80g
Chain Lube – 30g
Bidons x2 – 100g
Passport – 60g

Bag: 1310g
Brompton C-Bag – 1310g

Gear Total: 5637g

Brompton M6L: 12200g

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What I needed for this adventure: enough clothes to keep warm down to about 0 degrees celcius (32 degrees F), a shelter and cooking gear, plus the ability to carry about 24 hours worth of food. I wanted to sleep comfortably so I opted for a tent and blow-up pillow over the MUCH smaller bivvy+jumper combo. You’ll also notice I took extra pots and bowls to be used communally.

I packed my camping gear all in my handlebar pack; my tent poles, spares parts, tools, beard trimmer and cutlery in my frame bag; and my clothing, toiletries and cooking gear in my seatpack. Food was almost always stored in my handlebar accessory bag, but the overflow went into the seatpack.

My 9.5kg Self-Sufficient Bikepacking Packing List

Clothing: 3570g
Flannel Shirt – 300g
T-Shirt – 130g
Jeans – 400g
Socks x1 – 25g
Waterproof Socks x1 – 130g
Poncho – 130g
Underpants x2 – 80g
Cycling Jersey – 100g
Cycling Bib Knicks – 200g
Cycling Undershirt – 60g
Cycling Windjacket – 100g
Leg Warmers – 150g
Arm Warmers – 50g
Gloves – 85g
SPD Sandals – 1000g
Waterproof Booties – 95g

Toiletries: 350g
Toothbrush + Paste – 40g
Beard Trimmer – 170g
Deodorant – 50g
Sunscreen – 50g
Towel – 20g
Soap – 20g

Cooking: 1255g
MSR Quick 2.5L Pot – 266g
MSR Quick 1.3L Pot – 215g
MSR Insulated Cup – 97g
Utensils – 90g
Bowls – 125g
Stove + Canister – 435g
Detergent – 20g
Dish Cloth – 7g

Camping: 3085g
Mountain Hardwear 2p Tent – 1500g
Thermarest Neoair Mat – 500g
Macpac Sleeping Bag – 800g
Exped Pillow – 215g
Headtorch – 70g

Tools, Spares, Essentials: 760g
Phone + Charger – 150g
Wallet – 50g
Sunglasses – 30g
Pump – 50g
Multitool – 130g
Spare Tube – 130g
Helmet – 220g

Bags: 980g
Revelate Frame Bag – 200g
Ortlieb Handlebar Pack – 350g
Ortlieb Seat Pack – 430g

Total Gear Weight: 9465g

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Here’s My 5kg Packing List

Clothing
Casual Shirt – 200g
Quick-dry Shorts – 130g
Underpants x2 – 80g
Singlet – 140g
Socks x1 – 25g
Cycling Jersey – 100g
Cycling Bib Knicks – 200g
Cycling Undershirt – 60g
Cycling Windjacket – 100g
Leg Warmers – 150g
SPD Sandals – 1000g

Toiletries
Toothbrush – 20g
Deodorant – 50g
Chamois Cream – 50g
Sunscreen – 50g

Camera Gear
Panasonic Lumix GH4 Camera – 550g
14-140mm and 50mm lenses – 500g
Rode Lavelier Microphone – 20g
Joby Gorillapod Tripod – 190g
100gb+ of SD Cards – 5g
Camera Charger – 200g

Tools, Spares, Essentials
Phone + Charger – 150g
Wallet – 50g
Sunglasses – 30g
Pump – 50g
Multitool – 130g
Spare Tube – 90g
Helmet – 220g

Bags
Revelate Saddle Bag (Ortlieb shown) – 400g
Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Handlebar bag – 400g

Bike Total: 9500g (Giant Contend SL 1 Disc)

Gear Total: 5310g

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Everything fitted in four pannier bags and a rack top bag very comfortably, with space for a few days worth of food too.

The Breakdown

Our life belongings weighed 61.786kg (135lbs) in total for two years!

We carried 20.718kg (45lbs) per person in gear, not including the bike itself.

That means our tandem bike was 20.350kg (45lbs) as it rolled.

Bags

Handlebar Bag: Ortlieb Ultimate 5 – 680g
Front Panniers: Ortlieb Backroller Plus (Rear Bags) – 1670g
Rear Panniers: Ortlieb Backroller Classic w/ Additional Clips (Rear Bags) – 2058g
Racktop Bag: Ortlieb Rackpack 49 (Review HERE) – 910g

TOTAL: 5318g

Camping

Tent: Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 3 w/ Stuff Sack (Review HERE) – 2465g
Sleeping Bag (2): Macpac w/ Stuff Sack (Review HERE) – 2188g
Sleeping Mat: Thermarest NeoAir XL w/ Bag (Review HERE) – 507g
Sleeping Mat: Thermarest NeoAir M w/ Bag (Review HERE) – 409g
Air Pillow (2): Exped Comfortfoam (Review HERE) – 430g
Groundsheet/Tarp: Mountain Hardwear (Read more HERE) – 258g
Headtorch: Petzl Zipka Plus – 72g
Headtorch: Petzl Tikka Plus – 75g
Fly Repair Tape: Gear Aid Tenacious Tape – 16g
Tent Pole Repair Sleeve: Mountain Hardwear – 12g
Mattress Repair Kit: Thermarest – 20g
Pillow Repair Kit: Exped – 16g

TOTAL: 6468g

Electronics

Tablet (2): Apple iPad 3 (Tablet info HERE) – 1310g
Tablet Case: Apple Smartcase (Case info HERE) – 154g
Tablet Case: Kensington Case (Case info HERE) – 213g
Tablet Hardcase: Hard Candy (Case info HERE) – 296g
Wifi Card Reader: Airstash AO2 (Review HERE) – 38g
Phone: Apple iPhone 5 (Smartphone tips HERE) – 131g
Phone Bike Mount: Quadlock Case w/ Raincoat (Review HERE) – 65g

Camera: Panasonic LX5 – 320g
Spare Camera Battery: Panasonic LX5 – 27g
Camera Case: Manfrotto – 66g
Video Camera: Panasonic V700 – 314g
Spare Video Camera Battery: Panasonic V700 – 42g
Video Camera Case: Case Logic – 83g
Tripod: Gorillapod Classic – 41g
Microphone: Azden SMX-10 – 132g

Headphones (2): Apple – 18g
Headphone Double Adapter: Generic – 8g
Travel Power Adapter: Generic – 91g
Double Power Adapter: Generic – 58g
External Battery: Pedal Power + V4i 6700mAh w/ Case (Review HERE) – 240g
Charging Plugs and Cables: Assorted – 514g
Charging Cables Bag: Sea to Summit – 38g
Dynamo Hub Charger: Tout Terrain The Plug III (Review HERE) – 150g
Depending on region, we also carry: Spot Tracker 2 (Review HERE) – 119g

TOTAL: 4349g

Cooking

Big Pot: MSR Quick 2.5L – 266g
Small Pot: MSR Quick 1.3L – 211g
Plates (2): MSR Quickdry – 128g
Cups (2): Kovea Travel – 161g
Espresso Cups: Keepcup – 59g
Coffee Maker: Airspresso (Review HERE) – 201g
Coffee Grinder: Hario Mini Mill Slim (Review HERE) – 213g
Stove: MSR Whisperlite Internationale (Review HERE) – 435g
Fuel Bottle: Kovea – 133g
Simmer Ring: Bottomless Cake Tin (More HERE) – 65g
Chopping Board: GSI Outdoors Small – 71g
Tea Towel: Albert Heijn – 98g
Water Filter: Sawyer Squeeze / 500ml Bag – 127g
Water Bottle: Nalgene 1L – 175g
Kitchen Bag: Sea to Summit – 79g
Detergent Bottle: Listerine Bottle – 20g
Spice Bottles (3): Sea to Summit – 24g
Scourer: Steel Wool – 18g
Dish Cloth: Generic – 7g
Universal Plug: Flexible Silicone – 14g
Cigarette Lighter: Generic – 20g
Pocket Knife: Leatherman Juice 2 – 137g
Bulldog Clips (3): To seal bags – 12g
Cutlery Bag: Sea to Summit – 15g
Forks (2): Sea to Summit – 24g
Spoons (2): Seat to Summit – 32g
Knives (2): 1x Pairing and 1x Serrated – 87g
Wooden Spoon: Small Wooden – 8g

Depending on region, we also carried: Sea to Summit 10L Water Bag – 174g

TOTAL: 2844g

Misc

Wallet: Generic – 50g
Credit Cards (3): Generic – 15g
Keys: Various – 33g
Spare Keys: Various – 14g
Watches (2): Casio Baby G – 84g
Notebook + Pen: Generic – 111g
Picture Book: Useful Travel Images for Communication – 61g
Passports (2): Passports inc. Case – 154g
Passport Photocopies: Generic – 5g
Passport Photos: Generic – 2g
Vaccination Certificates: Local Doctor – 27g
Money Belt: Sea to Summit – 50g
Musette Bag: Rapha – 107g
Sunglasses: Oakley Garage Band – 29g
Sunglasses: D and G w/ Hardcase – 83g
Washing Lines (2): Sea to Summit Elastic – 45g
Hand Sanitiser: Alcoholic – 33g
Superglue: Generic – 27g
Electric Tape: Generic – 22g
Eye Masks (2): Generic – 20g
Stretch Band: Rubber – 42g
Tennis Ball: Stretching – 60g
Reflective Strip: Attaches to Rear Bag – 30g

Depending on region, we also carried: Tap Key – 96g

TOTAL: 1104g

Bike Gear

Tubes (2): Schwalbe – 430g
Patch Kit: Generic Glue Kit – 19g
Spare Tyre: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Folding (Review HERE) – 635g
Rear Belt: Gates Carbon Drive (More HERE) – 78g
Timing Belt: Gates Carbon Drive (More HERE) – 109g
Spare Spokes (12): DT Swiss Competition – 76g
Rim Tape: Zefal Cloth – 21g
Cleats: Shimano MTB – 54g
Brake Inner Cable: Shimano – 24g
Gear Inner Cable: Shimano – 15g
Brake Pads (2): Avid BB7 – 50g
QR Nut: Generic – 5g
Spare Nuts, Bolts and Washers: Various Sizes – 71g
Rohloff Hub Oils: Cleaning and Lube – 39g
Bike Lock: Abus Bordo inc. Case – 1220g
Tyre Boot: Park Tools – 2g

TOTAL: 2848g

Tools

Allen Keys: Pedros Kit Modified – 203g
Torx Keys: Park Tools Modified – 122g
Adjustable Spanner: Generic Small – 51g
External BB Tool: Shimano – 197g
Frame Coupler Tool: S and S – 89g
Rohloff Hub Syringe: Rohloff – 37g
Spoke Key: Park Tools – 16g
Tyre Levers: Park Tools – 25g
Pump: Topeak Road Morph (Review HERE) – 208g
Presta Valve Adapter: Brass – 6g

TOTAL: 954g

Alee Clothes

Clothing Stuff Sack: Sea to Summit Waterproof – 141g

Down Jacket: Macpac inc. Stuff Sack – 789g
Rain Jacket: Columbia – 533g
Jumper: Lightweight Hoodie – 390g
Tshirt (2): Icebreaker Casual – 324g
Singlet (1): Everlast – 144g
Casual Shirt: Uniqlo – 250g

Pants: Generic – 417g
Cycling Loose Shorts: Salewa – 205g
Casual Shorts: Uniqlo – 168g
Swimming Shorts: Black Friday – 130g
Underpants (3): Icebreaker – 171g

Casual Shoes: Nike Sneakerboot – 955g
Cycling Shoes: Shimano SPD Sandal (Read why HERE) – 1037g
Sandals: Birkenstock – 587g
Waterproof Booties: Sugoi – 95g
Waterproof Socks: Sealskinz – 132g
Socks (2): Pearl Izumi – 86g

Helmet: Giro Ionos – 321g
Cycling Knicks (2): Orbea Bib – 410g
Gloves: Jetblack – 87g
Earwarmers: Sugoi – 16g
Legwarmers: Sugoi – 150g
Neckscarf: Buff (Review HERE) – 32g
Winter Hat: Generic – 118g

TOTAL: 7688g

Kat Clothes

Clothing Stuff Sack: Sea to Summit Waterproof – 141g

Down Jacket: Macpac inc. Stuff Sack – 641g
Rain Jacket: Netti D3 – 366g
Jumper: Japan Op Shop – 580g
Tshirt (2): Uniqlo – 272g
Singlet (1): Roxy – 102g
Casual Shirt: Generic – 210g
Bras (2): Generic – 98g
Bikini: Generic – 137g

Pants: Just Jeans – 566g
Leggings: Bauhaus – 193g
Skirt: Uniqlo – 83g
Swimming Shorts: Generic – 100g
Underpants (3): Icebreaker – 100g

Casual Shoes: Adidas – 651g
Cycling Shoes: Shimano SPD Sandal (Read why HERE) – 942g
Sandals: Birkenstock – 474g
Waterproof Booties: Sugoi – 93g
Waterproof Socks: Sealskinz – 136g
Socks (2): Pearl Izumi – 82g

Helmet: Giro Atmos – 276g
Cycling Knicks (2): Sugoi Evolution – 360g
Gloves: Roeckl – 109g
Neckscarf: Buff (Review HERE) – 32g
Compression Brace: Generic – 41g
Winter Hat/Scarf: Generic – 185g

TOTAL: 6970g

Alee Toiletries

Bag: DMH – 248g
Towel: MSR w/ Case – 112g
Exfoliating Glove: Generic – 13g
Beard Trimmer: Philips QG3280 (Review HERE) – 173g
Tweezers: Generic – 8g
Toothbrush: Generic w/ Case – 32g
Toothpaste: Generic – 15g
Soap: Generic w/ Case – 50g
Shampoo: Generic – 50g
Shaver/Cream: Palmolive – 30g
Deodorant: Generic Roll On – 40g
Cologne: D and G in Plastic Bottle – 7g
Suncream: Nivea 30+ Waterproof – 50g
Condoms: Generic – 20g
Insect Repellant: Generic – 50g

Note: Weight fluctuates depending on how full disposables are.

TOTAL: 898g

Kat Toiletries

Bag: Kathmandu – 187g
Towel: MSR w/ Case – 112g
Facewasher: Generic – 50g
Tweezers: Generic – 9g
Blackhead Picker: Generic – 7g
Nail Clippers: Generic – 37g
Nail Polish: Generic – 50g
Sewing Kit: Generic – 28g
Toothbrush: Generic w/ Case – 36g
Tooth Floss: Generic – 14g
Folding Hair Brush: Generic – 24g
Shaver: Generic – 23g

Liquid Soap: Cetaphil – 70g
Moisturiser: Olay – 50g
Shampoo: Generic – 50g
Sleep Spray: Generic – 40g
Rash Cream: Bepanthan – 40g
Skin Cream: Kenacomb – 17g
Perfume: Britney Spears – 9g
Makeup: Generic – 39g
Makeup Remover: Generic – 50g
Mascara: Generic – 19g
Concealer: Generic – 46g
Deodorant: Generic Roll On – 40g

Note: Weight fluctuates depending on how full disposables are.

TOTAL: 1047g

Medical

Bag: Kathmandu – 112g
Earplugs: Generic – 3g
Earbuds: Generic – 10g
Gloves: Rubber – 9g
Sea Bands: Travel Sickness – 18g
Spray Bandage: Elastoplast – 40g
Band Aids: Various – 13g
Gauze Strips: Various – 25g
Alcohol Swabs: Skin Cleansing – 15g
Tape: Strapping – 85g
Tape: Micropore – 15g

Cold and Flu: Dimetapp – 55g
Inflammation: Ibuprofen – 13g
Headache: Asprin – 18g
Pain Killers: Mydol 15 – 20g
Nausea: Stemzine – 5g
Travel Sickness: Kwells – 4g
Vitamin Tabs: Berocca – 44g
Fibre Tabs: Metamucil – 61g
Rehydrate Tabs: Gastrolyte – 27g
Throat Spray: Difflam – 54g
Nasale Spray: Pivalone – 13g
Diarrhoea: Imodium – 16g
Diarrhoea: Gastrostop – 3g
Constipation: Movicol – 93g
Bladder Infection: Norfloxacin Antibiotic – 10g
Stomach Pain: Mylanta – 9g
Antihistamine: Phenergan – 3g
Balm: Tiger Balm – 58g
Baby Care Cream: Sanosan – 27g
Antiseptic: Betadine w/ Gauze – 20g
Antiseptic: Saline Solution – 50g

TOTAL: 948g

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• Clothing Stuff Sack: Sea to Summit Waterproof – 141g

• Down Jacket: Macpac inc. Stuff Sack – 641g
• Rain Jacket: Netti D3 – 366g
• Jumper: Japan Op Shop – 580g
• Tshirt (2): Uniqlo – 272g
• Singlet (1): Roxy – 102g
• Casual Shirt: Generic – 210g
• Bras (2): Generic – 98g
• Bikini: Generic – 137g

• Pants: Just Jeans – 566g
• Leggings: Bauhaus – 193g
• Skirt: Uniqlo – 83g
• Swimming Shorts: Generic – 100g
• Underpants (3): Icebreaker – 100g

• Casual Shoes: Adidas – 651g
• Cycling Shoes: Shimano SPD Sandal (Read why HERE) – 942g
• Sandals: Birkenstock – 474g
• Waterproof Booties: Sugoi – 93g
• Waterproof Socks: Sealskinz – 136g
• Socks (2): Pearl Izumi – 82g

• Helmet: Giro Atmos – 276g
• Cycling Knicks (2): Sugoi Evolution – 360g
• Gloves: Roeckl – 109g
• Neckscarf: Buff (Review HERE) – 32g
• Compression Brace: Generic – 41g
• Winter Hat/Scarf: Generic – 185g

TOTAL: 6970g

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• Bag: Kathmandu – 187g
• Towel: MSR w/ Case – 112g
• Facewasher: Generic – 50g
• Tweezers: Generic – 9g
• Blackhead Picker: Generic – 7g
• Nail Clippers: Generic – 37g
• Nail Polish: Generic – 50g
• Sewing Kit: Generic – 28g
• Toothbrush: Generic w/ Case – 36g
• Tooth Floss: Generic – 14g
• Folding Hair Brush: Generic – 24g
• Shaver: Generic – 23g

• Liquid Soap: Cetaphil – 70g
• Moisturiser: Olay – 50g
• Shampoo: Generic – 50g
• Sleep Spray: Generic – 40g
• Rash Cream: Bepanthan – 40g
• Skin Cream: Kenacomb – 17g
• Perfume: Britney Spears – 9g
• Makeup: Generic – 39g
• Makeup Remover: Generic – 50g
• Mascara: Generic – 19g
• Concealer: Generic – 46g
• Deodorant: Generic Roll On – 40g

Note: Weight fluctuates depending on how full disposables are.

TOTAL: 1047g

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• Tablet (2): Apple iPad 3 (Tablet info HERE) – 1310g
• Tablet Case: Apple Smartcase (Case info HERE) – 154g
• Tablet Case: Kensington Case (Case info HERE) – 213g
• Tablet Hardcase: Hard Candy (Case info HERE) – 296g
• Wifi Card Reader: Airstash AO2 (Review HERE) – 38g
• Phone: Apple iPhone 5 (Smartphone tips HERE) – 131g
• Phone Bike Mount: Quadlock Case w/ Raincoat (Review HERE) – 65g

• Camera: Panasonic LX5 – 320g
• Spare Camera Battery: Panasonic LX5 – 27g
• Camera Case: Manfrotto – 66g
• Video Camera: Panasonic V700 – 314g
• Spare Video Camera Battery: Panasonic V700 – 42g
• Video Camera Case: Case Logic – 83g
• Tripod: Gorillapod Classic – 41g
• Microphone: Azden SMX-10 – 132g

• Headphones (2): Apple – 18g
• Headphone Double Adapter: Generic – 8g
• Travel Power Adapter: Generic – 91g
• Double Power Adapter: Generic – 58g
• External Battery: Pedal Power + V4i 6700mAh w/ Case (Review HERE) – 240g
• Charging Plugs and Cables: Assorted – 514g
• Charging Cables Bag: Sea to Summit – 38g
• Dynamo Hub Charger: Tout Terrain The Plug III (Review HERE) – 150g

Depending on region, we also carry: Spot Tracker 2 (Review HERE) – 119g

TOTAL: 4349g

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