Here is our complete touring list which includes our bikes, camping and cooking equipment, clothing, electronics and other bits and pieces. We have tried to list everything that we are bringing, and hope to keep the page updated with links to reviews, our experiences and any other information which may help.
André’s Bike
 | Van Nicholas - Amazon 58cm Frame |
 | Surly Long Haul Trucker Fork |
 | Rohloff Speedhub 14/700 |
 | Chris King front Hub |
 | Rigida Andra 30 Rims |
 | Schwalbe marathon Plus London Edition tires 700x35c |
 | Schwalbe 700x35c tubes |
 | Velo Orange Ahead 100mm Stem |
 | Cane Creek 360˚ headset |
 | Thorn 55mm accessory mount |
 | Zoom ergo compact drop bars |
 | Tektro RL720 interrupter brake levers |
 | Dia Compe 287 V brake levers |
 | G-Shock Gel Brake Hood covers |
 | Brooks Titanium B17 saddle |
 | The InterLock - seatpost |
 | Tubus Tara front rack |
 | Tubus Cosmo rear rack |
 | Shimano PD-A520 Pedals |
 | SKS Chromoplastic mudguards |
 | Sram Stylo crank |
 | Bushnell Eccentric Bottom Bracket |
 | Reelight - RL770 REVIEW |
 | Topeak Road Morph Pump |
 | Garmin Edge 705 - REVIEW |
 | Cateye Adventure wireless cycle computer |
 | Bell |
 | Arkel GT-54 Rear Panniers |
 | Arkel Large Handlebar Bag |
 | Ortlieb Front Roller Plus Panniers |
 | Ortlieb Rackpack - Medium (31L) |
 | MEC Backpack - To be used as a day pack when we are off the bikes |
 | Shimano SH51 Cleats |
 | 1 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Folding Tire 700x35c |
| 2 Inner Tube Shop 700x35c tubes |
 | 2 pairs of Brake Pads Kool Stop |
 | 1 SRAM PC1 Chain |
 | 2 DT Swiss Spokes |
Claire’s Bike
 | Surly Long Haul Trucker 46cm frame |
 | Deore XT hubs front and back |
 | DRC MT19 Double Eyeletted 26″ (559) Rims |
 | Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres |
 | Shimano Deore front and rear derailleurs |
 | Shimano Deore crankset |
 | Specialized stem |
 | Ergo compact Specialized handlebars |
 | Tektro RL520 drop bar brake levers |
 | Tektro CR720 cantis cyclocross cantilever brakes |
 | Bar end shifters |
 | Tortec Expedition front rack |
 | Tortec Transalp rear rack |
| The InterLock - Seatpost |
 | Ladies Brook B17s saddle |
 | SKS Chromoplastic mudguards |
 | Generic MTB SPD pedals |
| Reelight RL770 - REVIEW |
 | Mirrycle mountain mirror |
 | Bell |
 | Cateye Velo 5 cycle computer |
 | TiGr lock |
| Kool Stop - Brake Pads |
 | Ortlieb Back Roller Classic Panniers |
 | Ortlieb Front Roller Classic Panniers |
 | Ortlieb Rackpack Medium (31L) |
 | Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Plus Large Handlebar Bag |
 | Ortlieb Mapcase for |
| Shimano SH51 Cleats |
 | 1 Schwalbe Marathon XR 1 Folding Tire 26″x1.35″ |
| 2 Inner Tube Shop 26"x1.35 tubes |
| 2 pairs of Brake Pads Kool Stop |
| 2 DT Swiss Spokes |
 | Rim Tape for 26" Wheels |
André’s Gear
 | Castelli Espresso Due Jacket |
 | Gore Bike Ware Summer Jersey |
 | Gore Bike Ware Windstopper Jersey |
 | Gore Power 2.0 Thermal Bib Tights |
 | Gore Vista Tights |
 | Castelli Bib Shorts |
 | Compact Bib Shorts |
 | Castelli Leg Warmers |
 | Zero rh+ Arm Warmers |
 | Long Sleeve Campagnolo Jersey |
 | Endura Urban Shorts |
 | Specialized Echelon Helmet |
 | Specialized Body Geometry Cycling Gloves |
 | Gore Universal Windstopper Hat |
 | Castelli Coolmax Ankle Socks |
 | Coolmax Ankle Socks |
 | Castelli Merino Wool Socks |
 | Shimano MT60 gore-tex Shoes |
 | Shimano SH-SD66 SPD Sandals |
 | Take-a-Look-Mirror |
 | Walz ‘London to Japan 2014’ cap |
 | MEC Down Jacket |
 | Embers Merino Helmet Hat |
 | Ulvan Merino Wool Buff |
 | Levis 514 Jeans |
 | Leather Belt |
 | Rapha - Merino Wool Base Layer |
 | MEC - Merino Wool Base Layer |
 | Merino Wool Boxer Shorts |
 | 3 x Boxer Shorts |
 | Janus - Merino Wool Long Sleeve Shirt |
 | Janus - Merino Wool T-shirt |
 | 2 T-Shirts |
 | Flip Flops |
 | Birkenstock Sandals |
 | Teko Merino Wool Socks |
Claire’s Gear
 | Pearl Izumi shorts |
 | DHB bib shorts |
 | Altura padded undershorts |
 | Gore Bike Wear Amazone II Lady Bib Tights |
 | Lonsdale sports bras x 2 |
 | RH+ strappy cycle top |
 | Nike sleeveless sports top |
 | Louis Garneau short-sleeved cycle jersey |
 | Castelli short-sleeved cycle jersey |
 | North face long-sleeved base layer |
 | Luna arm warmers |
 | Campagnolo leg warmers |
 | Pearl Izumi short gloves |
 | EDZ merino wool buff |
 | Rapha windstopper jacket |
 | Endura waterproof jacket |
 | Waterproof trousers |
 | Castelli ankle coolmax socks |
 | Karrimor ankle coolmax marathon socks |
 | Sealskinz thin ankle length socks |
 | Embers merino wool beanie hat |
| Walz ‘London to Japan 2014’ cap |
 | Bontrager SSR cycling shoes |
 | Shimano SPD sandals (SH-SD60B) |
 | Lazer Blade ice blue helmet |
 | DHB long sleeved merino wool top |
 | Trekmates long sleeved merino wool top |
 | Orca short sleeved merino wool top |
 | T-shirts x 2 |
 | Strap tops x 2 |
 | Grey cardigan |
 | North Face fleece |
 | Roots Canada hoodie |
 | H&M black dress |
 | Khaki skirt |
 | North circle expedition merino wool long johns |
 | Unbranded long johns |
 | Levis jeans |
 | Leggings |
 | H&M shorts x2 |
 | North Face down jacket |
| Rapha windstopper jacket |
 | Timberland winter quilted trapper hat |
 | Tommy Hilfiger bikini |
 | H&M black bikini |
 | On-one merino wool socks x 2 |
 | Thick wool socks |
 | Knickers x 5 |
 | Bras x 3 |
 | Scarf x 1 |
 | Havaiana flip flops |
 | Dunlop canvas shoes |
 | Biodegradable shampoo/conditioner |
 | Biodegradable soap |
 | Crystal deodrant |
 | Toothbrush |
 | Toothpaste |
 | Face moisturiser/cleanser |
 | Body moisturiser |
 | Lip balm |
 | Tweezers |
 | Nail Clippers |
 | Sunscreen |
 | Insect repellant |
 | Hand sanitiser |
 | Baby wipes for face and body |
 | Clinique waterproof mascara |
 | Eye shadow |
 | Foundation |
 | Femmecup (menstrual cup) |
 | Sanitary products |
 | Travel towel |
- Bike journal
- Washing line
- Sewing kit
- Head torch
- Mini combination lock
- Book
- Fold-up bag
Camping
 | Big Agnes UL3 Tent - REVIEW |
 | Homemade Tyvek groundsheet |
 | DAC tent pegs |
 | RAB Neutrino 600 sleeping bag (1 x regular and 1x extra long) |
 | Therm-a-rest Prolite |
 | Sea to Summit silk sleeping bag liner |
 | Lifeventure silk sleeping bag liner |
 | MEC Base Camp Inflatable Pillow |
 | Sea to Summit e-vent compression dry sacks (small and medium) |
 | Kathmandu compression sack (2 x extra small) |
 | Homemade Tyvek tarp |
 | Therm-a-rest Trekker Chair |
 | MSR Whisperlite international |
 | GSI Bugaboo Backpacker Camping Pot & Pan set |
 | MSR kettle |
 | Titanium plate |
 | Titanium mug |
 | Snap-on folding knife |
 | Sea to Summit Titanium Cutlery |
 | MSR Folding foon |
 | Mini spatula |
 | Cutting board |
 | Grater |
 | Peeler |
 | Tongs |
 | Utensil roll bag |
 | Water bladder |
 | MSR Alpine Dish Brush |
Electronics
| Garmin Edge 705 - REVIEW |
 | 1 TB Hard Drive - For Storing Photos |
 | Homemade multi plug adapters |
 | Asus Eee PC Netbook |
 | Nikon D600 |
 | Nikon Coolpix D9700 |
 | iPhone 4 (x2) |
 | Cables - Lots of cables... |
 | Spot GPS Gen 3 Tracker |
 | Macbook Air 2008 |
 | Crumpler GIMP for Macbook Air |
 | Kindle |
 | Ericsson t39m - 'Nice phone bro.' |
Tools
First Aid Kit
- Polysporin
- paracetamol
- ibuprofen
- imodium
- constipation relief
- plasters and blister plasters
- bandages (tubular ones and compression ones)
- antiseptic cream
- antihistamines
- sore muscle rub?
- saddle sore cream
- rehydration sachets
- insect bite relief
- Eye drops
- emergency blanket
- rubbing alcohol
- super glue (to close wounds)
- Tea-tree oil (1 part, 2 parts water is a good tick deterrent)
Care package
- Reed long merino wool socks
- 1 Pair MEC short fingered cycling gloves
- 1 Pair of GORE short fingered cycling gloves
- Haribo sweets
- Ear buds/Q-tips
- Normal bra and sports bra
- Bontrager short sleeve cycling jersey
- Short fingered Specialized cycling gloves
- Porridge sachets
- Biscuits
- Mascara
- 2 pairs of Brake Pads
- Schwalbe Marathon supreme folding tyre
- 4 Schwalbe inner tubes (2 x 700x35c and 2 x 26″x1.35″)
- New underwear
- New merino wool socks
- New t-shirt
- Toothpaste
- Tea bags
- Memory stick with new films and tv programmes
