While cycle touring itself is a very cheap way to see the world, generally $10-20 a day, the gear can quickly add up to be more than you would expect.
Camping & Sleeping
| The Essentials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tent | REI Quarter Dome T2 | $259 |
| Tent Footprint | REI Quarter Dome T2 Footprint | $25 |
| Seats | Crazy Creek | (x2) $50 |
| Headlamp (Jared) | Petzl Tikka Plus LED | $25 |
| Headlamp (Katie) | Enegizer Freebie from a running race | FREE |
| Steripen | SteriPEN Adventurer Water Purifier | $90 |
| Water Filter | SteriPEN Water Bottle Prefilter | (gift) $0 |
| Water Bottle | Nalgene (used with steriPEN Prefilter) | $10 |
| Water Bags | 10L Ortlieb Water Bags | (x2) $24 |
| Fire Starting | Flint Stick Firestarter | $20 |
| Total $577 | ||
| Cooking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stove | MSR WhisperLite International - Old pump broke so we bought this 18 hours before our flight | (gift) $140 |
| Gas Bottle | MSR Fuel Bottle 20oz/591ml | $22 |
| Cookware | MSR DuraLite Gourmet Cookset | $82 |
| Camping Knife | ||
| Bowls | Sea to Summit Korean cheapo | (gift) $0 $1 |
| Spork | Sea to Summit (fork/knife set) REI | $13 $3 |
| Cups | 1x Camping Mug 1x Plastic Cheapo | $4 |
| Utensils Etc | Chopsticks (2 sets) Tongs Spoon and Spatula | |
| Extras | Ziploc Bags Dishwashing Sponge Dishwashing liquid Spice & liquid Containers | |
| Total $681 | ||
| Jared's Sleeping Gear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping Bag | Montbell UL SS Down Hugger #2 (long) | $334 |
| Sleeping Mat | Therm-a-rest Prolite Therm-a-Rest ProLite Stuff Sack | $94 $15 |
| Sleeping Mat Bag | Therm-a-Rest ProLite Stuff Sack | $15 |
| Pillow | Thermarest Compressible Pillow (large) | $28 |
| Silk Liner | Sea to Summit 100% Premium Silk Liner (std) | $55 |
| Total $526 | ||
| Katie's Sleeping Gear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping Bag | Northface | FREE |
| Sleeping Mat | Therm-a-Rest Women's Prolite | $70 |
| Pillow | Thermarest Compressible Pillow (small) | $20 |
| Silk Liner | Sea to Summit cotton/silk mix | $49 |
| Total $139 | ||
Bikes & Equipment
| Jared's Bike Setup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Back Bag | Crosso Expert Fabric: Cordura Capacity: 50 litres Weight: 540 grams Dimension: (d x h) : 32 x 75cm | $45 |
| Rear Panniers | Crosso Expert Fabrics: Cordura Capacity: 60 litres/pair Weight: 2600 grams/pair Mounting: Modified Ortlieb QL1 | $130 |
| Front Bag | Ortlieb Ultimate5 Plus (with strap) | $140 |
| Small Front Bar Bag | Topeak | $20 |
| Front Light | Ayup Front Light + Spare Batteries & Charging Kit | $225 |
| Back Light | Cheap Korean One | $10 |
| Bike Stand | Click Stand Side-Bracket Spare click-stand ties | $31 $7 |
| Bike Computer | Cateye Micro Wireless | $50 |
| Bike Seat | Brooks Flyer-S Saddle | $110 |
| Helmet | SH+ | $120 |
| Extras & Accessories | Bungee Cord Bike Pump Bike Lock 2 Drink Bottles Bell | |
| My Scott Sub 20 was originally purchased in 2007 for approximately $600. With consistant it has remained a great bike for South Korea. The cost of the bike has not been included in the total. | ||
| Total $888 USD | ||
| Katies's Touring Stuff | ||
|---|---|---|
| Back Bag | Ortlieb Dry Bag PS 490 Fabric: PVC Capacity: 22 litres Weight: 370 grams Dimension: (d x h) : 52 x 22cm | $45 |
| Rear Panniers | Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus Fabrics: Cordura Capacity: 40 litres/pair Weight: 1680 grams/pair Mounting: Ortlieb QL2 | $240 |
| Front Bag | Ortlieb Ultimate5 Plus | $140 |
| Front Light | Ayup Front Light + Spare Batteries & Charging Kit | $225 |
| Back Light | Cheap Korean One | $10 |
| Bike Stand | Click Stand Side-Bracket Spare click-stand ties | $31 $7 |
| Bike Computer | Cateye Micro Wireless | (gift) $0 |
| Bike Seat | Brooks Flyer-S Saddle | (gift) $0 |
| Extras & Accessories | Bungee Cord Bike Pump 2 Drink Bottles Bell | |
| Jared gave me my Scott bike as a gift. It used to be his friends in South Korea and has been maintained well. The cost of the bike has not been included in the total. | ||
| Total $698 | ||
| Everyday Tools & Spare Parts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allan Keys | Select Sizes 3,4,5,6,8 | $20 |
| Needle Nose Pliers | $5 | |
| Puncture Repair Kit | Plus extra patches | $10 |
| Chain Oil | Bry Lube | $10 |
| Mini Allan Key Set | (gift) $0 | |
| Bike Multi Tool | ||
| Wrench | 100mm | $3 |
| Chain Oil | $10 | |
| More Tools, Spare Parts & Repair Kits | ||
| Spoke Key | $10 | |
| Repair Kits | McNett Seam Grip Sleeping Pad Repair Kit McNett Gear Aid Tenacious Ultra-Strong Repair Tape | $9 $5 |
| Spare Wires | One Brake One Gear | $2 $2 |
| Spare Tubes | 26" Schwalbe | (x2) $7 |
| Spare Brake Shoes | Quad Q-Stop Blocks | $10 |
| Spokes | (x8) $5 | |
| Cassette Removal Tool | Stein Stein Mini Cassette Lockring Tool Shimano/SRAM 1 | $35 |
| Miscellaneous | Chain Links Various nuts and bolts Ortlieb Clip spacers Rubber Bands Zip Ties Lengths of Binding String Various sized clips Spare Shimano Shoe Cleats Duct Tape | |
| Total $200 (approx) | ||
Photography & Electronics
| Photography | ||
|---|---|---|
| Camera Lens | Nikon D90 AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G | $1055 |
| Extra Camera Lens | AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G | $235 |
| Camera GPS Receiver | Easytag GPS for Nikon D90 | $60 |
| Camera (Katies) | Canon IXUS 105 Point & Shoot | (gift) $0 |
| HD Video Camera | Kodak ZX3 Playsport 5 Megapixel 2 Spare Batteries 16g SD Card / Remote Control | $185 |
| Extra Accesories | Flexible Grip Tripod Spare SD Cards USB Cable | |
| Total $1535 | ||
| Electronics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Apple ipod Touch (Jared's) | 64GB 4th Generation | $415 |
| Apple ipod Touch (Katie's) | 32GB 4th Generation | $315 |
| USB Stick | 16GB w/ Portable Apps Installed | $20 |
| Mobile Phone + Charger | Unlocked Nokia 5130 | $100 |
| Handheld GPS Unit | Garmin etrex Vista Hcx | $325 |
| Solar Charger | 1 x Nomad 3.5 Solar Panel 1 x Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack 1 x Ultra Charge Solar Cord | (gift) $0 |
| Anemometer | La Crosse Anemometer EA-301 | $40 |
| Rechargeable Batteries | 8 x AA (2700mAh) 6 x AA (2000mAh) | $50 |
| Extra Accessories | Apple USB Cord GPS USB Cord USB Wall Charger Spare Headphones w Mic Universal Plug Adaptors | |
| Total $1265 | ||
Jared’s Clothing
| On the Bike | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lycra Bike Shorts | Ground Effect Sputniks Purchased Mar, 2012. I originally bought 2 pairs in 2009. Have purchased 2 more pairs for this trip as they were getting old and the padding was worn. They lasted a very long time through a lot of cycling | (x2) $70 |
| Shorts | Columbia Titanium | $45 |
| Pants | Ground Effect Ranchsliders Purchased Feb, 2009. Only wear has been the rear pocket needing stitched up. | $63 |
| Short Sleeved Shirt | Ground Effect Slingshot Purchased May, 2010. This is a replacement my original Slingshot top purchased in Mar, 2009. 6 months of wearing it every day wore the original completely out. This is my favorite top, but unfortunately they have been discountinued | $53 |
| Short Sleeved Shirt | Han River Riders Cycling Top Purchased Jun, 2011. Our Korean cycling club jersey. This arrived lat in the season so I have yet to test it out. | $65 |
| Long Sleeved Shirt | Ground Effect Baked Alaska | $100 |
| Cycling Gloves | Specialized BG Pro XL | $45 |
| Headsweat | Headsweats Shorty Beanie, Khaki Purchased Mar, 2012. Replacing my classic headsweats for this trip. The new ones do not require being tied each time. | (x2) $10 |
| Buff | BuffWear New Zealand fern pattern | $18 |
| Shoes | Northwave Clipless | $110 |
| Socks | Grip Grab (thick) Ankle Socks (thin) | $ 20 |
| Total $679 | ||
| Off the Bike | ||
|---|---|---|
| Singlet | Nike Dri-Fit | |
| T-shirt | Seoul Flyers Adidas | |
| Running Shorts | Nike Dri-Fit | |
| Casual Shorts | Columbia Titanium | |
| Long Sleeved Shirt | Icebreaker Bodyfit 260 Weight | |
| Underwear | Holeproof vibes Boxers | |
| Cap | Doosan Bears | |
| Sandals | Crocs - Yes I wear them and LOVE them. Nice and comfy after a day in cycling shoes. Perfect for cycle touring | |
| Running Shoes | Mizuno Wave Riders 13 | |
| No prices have been added as these items are from my normal wardrobe and not cycle touring specific. | ||
| Protective / Outerwear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jacket | Ground Effect Storm Trooper | $175 |
| Waterproof Pants | Montura Ultralight Pants | $75 |
| Windproof fleece vest. | Ground Effect Two Timer (this has detachable sleeves which I am not taking in this trip) | $105 |
| Shoe Covers | GripGrab Artic | $65 |
| Polypro Gloves | Kathmandu | $8 |
| Waterproof Gloves | GripGrab Polaris | $53 |
| Hat | Baked Beanie | $10 |
| Total $491 | ||
| Extras & Accessories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sunglasses | Smith Reactor Max Sunglasses Extra Lenses | $85 |
| Bike Mirror | Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror (Compact) | $11 |
| Velcro Ankle Bands | $10 | |
| Mini Camping Towel | $3 | |
| Backpack | Camelbak M.U.L.E | |
| Other Stuff | Notepad & Pencil Ziploc Bags (various sizes) Roll of toilet paper | |
| Total $109 | ||
Katie’s Clothing
| On the Bike | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nylon lycra cycle shorts | Ground Effect Jitterbugs | (x2) $71 |
| Capri tights | $15 | |
| Short Sleeve Shirt | Korean Brand Cycling Top | $55 |
| Short Sleeve Shirt | Han River Riders Cycling Top | $65 |
| Long Sleeve Shirt | Ground Effect Popsicle | $113 |
| Cycling Gloves | Ground Effect Quickdraws | $25 |
| Sport Bra | Nike Sport Bra | $20 (x2) |
| Bike Shoes | Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek IV | $100 |
| Socks | Ground Effect Zig Zag 3 pair thin socks | $28 |
| Buff | Korean Flag Pattern Buff | (gift) $0 |
| Beanie | Ground Effect Baked Beanie | $15 |
| Total $598 | ||
| Off the Bike | ||
|---|---|---|
| T-Shirts | Twin Cities Marathon Daegu Shirt | |
| Run Shorts | New Balance | |
| Casual Shorts | Khaki Shorts Jersey Shorts | |
| Long Sleeve Shirt | Mizuno | |
| Pants | Adiads Wind Pants | |
| Sox | Hiking Sox | |
| Running Shoes | ||
| Merrell Sandals | ||
| No prices have been added as these items are from my normal wardrobe and not cycle touring specific. | ||
| Protective / Outerwear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jacket | She Shell Waterproof Rain Jacket | $213 |
| Pants | Novara Rain Pants (REI) | $64 |
| Shoe Covers | Pearl Izumi (REI) | $45 |
| Mittens | Asic Running Mittens | -- |
| Hat | ||
| Total $322 | ||
| Extras & Accessories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sunglasses | ||
| Mirror | Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror | $11 |
| Twins Baseball hat | -- | |
| Backpack | -- | |
| Velcro Ankle Bands | $10 | |
| Total | ||
First Aid, Medical & Toiletries
| Medical & First Aid | ||
|---|---|---|
| Various Items | Alcohol Swabs 2 x Roll Bandages Cotton Wound Bandage Dressing Instant Heat Hand & Toe Warmers Satety Pins Alcohol Solution Ankle Bandage Band Aids (Various Sizes) Antiseptic Ointment Antibiotic Ointment Cotton Dressings Iodine Solution Dressing Tape Sports Tape Polaramine 6mg antihistamines Gloves Water purification tablets Resuscitation Face Mask | |
| Jared's Toiletries | ||
|---|---|---|
| Various Items | Toothbrush Toothpaste Toilet paper Ear Plugs Sunscreen Chapstick Bandaids Pain killers Small Deodorant Stick Inhaler Allergy tablets | |
| Total | ||
| Katie's Toiletries | ||
|---|---|---|
| Various Items | Brush Ear plugs Toothpaste Toothbrush Deodorant Eye drops Bug spray Sun Screen Hair Things Hair Clips IB Profen T.P Razor | |
| Total | ||