Big trips have a way of creeping up on me.  I’m heading down to Klamath Falls, OR on Thursday for a week in the Oregon outback, and I felt the need to re-do my bike today (and buy a new lawn mower).  Is this trip nesting?

After modifications

I am borrowing a pair of panniers from a co-worker for the trip, but I still feel like I’ll be strapping a lot of extra stuff to the bike when I finally set out.  I have a bike box thanks to my touring partner, but I haven’t even started to pack up yet.  At this point, I’m going through my various camping lists from past trips, and trying to figure out what I may and may not need.

Camp List:

• Hammock
• Fly
• Tarp (in case I have to bivy)
• Headlamp
• Knife
• Cook Kit (Trangia stove and various pots)
• Fuel
• Matches/Lighter
• Bug Spray
• Sun Screen
• Toilet Paper
• Wipes
• Soap
• Towel
• Water Filter (doubles as 4L water storage)

Bike Tools:

• Tool kit (fixit sticks with 3,4,5,6,8mm, phillips, flat, assorted torx)
• 3-way socket wrench with 8, 9, 10mm
• 2 tubes
• 1 spare tire
• Patch kit
• Levers, duct tape, zip ties
• Rubber gloves
• Master link
• Brake/Derailleur cables
• Loose nuts and bolts (5, 6mm)
• Fibre spoke
• Bike pump

Clothes:

• Short-sleeve wool shirt (2)
• Long-sleeve wool shirt (1)
• Camp Pants – nylon (1)
• Wool undies (2)
• Wool socks (3)
• Sandals
• Evolv Cruzers (shoes)
• Rain jacket
• Hat
• Hankerchiefs (2)

Miscellaneous weight:

• Phone running RideWithGPS app
• 2 spare rechargeable LiIon battery packs
• Possible solar charger (if I can borrow it)
• 2 water bottles
• 1 whisky flask

As for food, we made a list based on each day and where we think we will be.  There are a few small towns where we hope to re-supply and perhaps even dine out, but will be carrying some minimal food in case we get lost.  I’m bringing a bunch of Perpetuem, since it seems to agree with me on the rando rides.  Light weight calories are a good backup.

Only a few days left to gather everything and make sure it fits in my bags.  I also have to pack the bike into the box and get everything taped up and secure.  I’m really starting to look forward to this trip!