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BIKE GEAR
touring bikeWilderness Equipment front panniers (for northern, western and central Australia) (by Sea to Summit)
trailer
helmet
Trelock FC900 16-function cycle computer (by CorndogMTB)
Trelock rear light (by CorndogMTB)
Trelock front light (by CorndogMTB)
Trelock universal light (by CorndogMTB)
Trelock bike lock (by CorndogMTB)
rear-vision mirror
pump
hydration bladder pack (1.5L)
2 x 700mL water bottles

REPAIR KIT:
The expedition will pass through some very isolated and uninhabited areas. For most of the journey, the closest bike shop will be over 2000 kms away. An extensive repair kit is essential!

multi-tool with allen keys, screwdrivers, chainbreaker, etc.
puncture repair kit
tyre levers
spare tyres for bike (off-road tyres for Cape York and NW Western Australia)
2 x spare inner tubes for bike
1 x spare inner tube for trailer
4 x spare spokes
freewheel turner and lock ring tool (to remove rear cassette)
spare chain (I'm running 2 chains to extend the life of my drive train, swapping them over every ~1000 kms)
a couple of spare chain links
spare gear cable
spare brake cable
spare brake pads
long-nosed pliers
shifter
spare rear skewer (compatible with trailer)
spare trailer attachment pin
cable ties
electrical tape
superglue
chain lubricant
CorndogMTB environmentally-friendly degreaser
rag

Trailer generously supplied by Island Cycle Tours (Tasmania) - check out the cycling tours they offer around Tasmania here. CorndogMTB has supplied a high-precision cycle computer, as well as several lights for safe riding in the dark (and to blind crocodiles) - check out there awesome gear here. Sea to Summit has provided front panniers - essential to carry the extra water and food needed during the hot, dry, isolated stretches of the outback. These guys have just about anything you could ever want to help you get to where you want - see what I mean! Cyclingo (South Hobart, Tasmania) has also assisted by offering discounted rates on other bike gear.


CLOTHING:
Icebreaker merino has supplied most of the clothing for the expedition. This super-fine gear is lightweight whilst still being warm, is made of natural fibres - making it very breathable, and is odour-resistant - meaning less frequent washing! Everybody should own at least one piece of Icebreaker! Check it out here. Snowgum has also supplied some clothing, in the form of cool-max tops and a Gore-Tex Paclite jacket.

Icebreaker merino GT short-sleeved T-shirt
Icebreaker merino Slalom Zip long-sleeved thermal top
Icebreaker merino Rock Zip Sport long-sleeved top
Icebreaker merino EXP Bend pants (for Southern Australia and Alps only)
Icebreaker merino EXP Mustang jacket (for Southern Australia and Alps only)
Icebreaker merino Skin thermal leggins
Icebreaker merino Skin boxer shorts
Icebreaker merino race socks
Icebreaker merino pocket hat beanie
Snowgum Hudson Gore-Tex Paclite jacket
Gore-Tex Paclite overpants (for Southern Australia and Alps only)
2 x Snowgum cool-max shirts
loose, light, long-sleeved cotton top (for northern, central and western Australia only)
2 x cycling shorts (knicks)
gel cycling gloves
fluorescent yellow safety vest (generously donated by an anonymous council worker!)
stiff-soled shoes (for cycling and trekking)
sandals
1 x shorts
1 x bathers
2 x cool-max socks
sunglasses
wide-brim hat


CAMPING GEAR:
Snowgum has supplied the most essential items here - a perfect 1-person tent (my home!), and a roomy 65L pack to stuff all my bits and pieces in. Check it all out here!

Snowgum Microflash 1-person, 3-season tent with groundsheet
Snowgum Explorer 65L travel pack with pack liner
25L dry sack
handlebar bag
multi-fuel stove (works with shellite, petrol, kerosene) and 930mL fuel bottle
1.75L stainless steel pot
inflatable mattress
3-season down sleeping bag
silk inner sheet
head torch (doubles as front light when cycling in the dark)
first aid kit
EPIRB
12V solar panel with chargers (to charge mobile phone and camera batteries)
quick-dry microtowel
insulated mug
water purifying tablets
compass
swiss army knife
fork and spoon
travel clothesline
3 x 10L water bladders with nylon covers


MISCELLANEOUS:
travel road atlas of Australia
highway camping guide: around Australia
digital camera
mobile phone
2 x gnomes
suncream
mosquito repellent
novel
diary + pen
fleece pillowcase
toilet paper and trowel
moisturiser
pocket field guide to Australian birds
binoculars
toothpaste and toothbrush
shaving blade
AM/FM radio
food
harmonica