Gear

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Gear required to go on a bicycle tour around the United States and film a documentary.  


To make an in-kind donation of used or new items to support Within Reach, see the list on the right and contact us to make arrangements.
                                       Thank you!

 

GEAR CHECK-LIST

Within Reach camera gear is organized securely in bags donated by Lowepro. Solar panels generously provided by Real Goods and Solio.  Organic shirts and socks provided by OrganicAthlete.   Maps donated by Adventure Cycling Association.  CLICK HERE for full sponsors list.


For more information on gear needed for touring, we recommend www.bicycletouringpro.com.


Camping Gear:

  1. Bullet  Fold-out utensils

  2. Bullet  Cooking cup/bowl in one

  3. Bullet  Basic spices (sea salt, pepper, herb blend, cinnamon, dill)

  4. Bullet  Head lamps

  5. Bullet  Sleeping pads (3/4 length Therma-rest)

  6. Bullet  Sleeping bags

  7. Bullet  First aid kit

  8. Bullet  Multi-tool with pocket knife

  9. Bullet  Compact quick-dry towels

  10. Bullet  All-weather 2 person tent

  11. Bullet  Water purifier (backpacking size)

Biking Gear:

  1. Bullet  Novara Safari Touring bikes

  2. Bullet  Dry bags panniers (bike bags) for all equipment

  3. Bullet  Dry bags for top of back racks (holds electronics in case bike is
          dropped on side, they aren’t damaged)

  4. Bullet  Helmets

  5. Bullet  Bike Lock

  6. Bullet  Bike Pump

  7. Bullet  Thorn-resistant bike tubes

  8. Bullet  Hybrid semi-slick tires

  9. Bullet  Kevlar strips between tubes and tires

  10. Bullet  Bike Lights (front and rear)

  11. Bullet  Bike Speedometer/Odometer

  12. Bullet  Waterproof full-fingered gloves

  13. Bullet  Fingerless bicycle gloves

  14. Bullet  Warm hat/face mask

  15. Bullet  Bike shoes for clipless pedals (Keen-summer, Diadora-winter)

  16. Bullet  Allen wrench kit

  17. Bullet  Tire levers

  18. Bullet  Chain tool

  19. Bullet  Tire boots

  20. Bullet  Patch kit

  21. Bullet  Water bottles

  22. Bullet  Airzound horn

  23. Bullet  Bells (which we dinged loudly at EVERY child we passed!!!)


Clothing/Personal Items:

  1. Bullet  Cold-weather gear (base layers, jacket, etc.) 

  2. Bullet  T-shirts (mostly from sponsors - THANKS!)

  3. Bullet  Travel pants/shorts, with zips to remove legs

  4. Bullet  Padded bike shorts

  5. Bullet  Bike jerseys

  6. Bullet  Rainproof windbreaker

  7. Bullet  Rainproof pants

  8. Bullet  Coconut fiber biking socks

  9. Bullet  Sunglasses/Bike goggles

  10. Bullet  Thermal base layer - pants and shirts

  11. Bullet  Bandanas


Toiletries:

  1. Bullet  Dr. Bronner’s all-in-one soap

  2. Bullet  Essential oils

  3. Bullet  Nail clippers

  4. Bullet  Tweezers

  5. Bullet  Toothbrush & toothpaste

  6. Bullet  Hair pick

  7. Bullet  Toilet paper for pit stops

  8. Bullet  Vitamins

    Electronics/Camera Equipment:

  9. Bullet  Laptops in waterproof cases

  10. Bullet  Camera in waterproof case

  11. Bullet  HD handheld video camera

  12. Bullet  Mini SD flash cards

  13. Bullet  Microphone

  14. Bullet  Steadycam

  15. Bullet  Collapsible reflector

  16. Bullet  Tripod - lighteweight 

  17. Bullet  PowerDock Solar panels w/built-in batteries - www.realgoods.com

  18. Bullet  Solar powered battery chargers - www.solio.com

  19. Bullet  iPod shuffle

    Miscellaneous Equipment:

  20. Bullet  Books - currently The Transition Handbook and Finding Community

  21. Bullet  Stamp with your contact information on it
         (then, simply find recycled cardboard, stamp your “business card”, and whalah!
         you have instant biz cardswhenever you need them, without having to carry a
         heavy box of them with you!)

  22. Bullet  ACA maps

  23. Bullet  HTC Mogul PDA/phone/GPS all-in-one

  24. Bullet  Folder for notes, papers, numbers, etc.

  25. Bullet  Clipboard for newsletter sign-ups

This is the solar system we carry on the rear rack of the bicycle to power our camera batteries and laptops!

A list we made with Lisa at The Farm to
help prepare her for her first bicycle tour!

Going on a bike tour? Here’s what we recommend bringing along...