THE LIST

This is pretty thorough (I think). Currently wondering how much of this stuff we'll end up sending back before the trip is done...

Bike, duh (as the really nice Australian guy at Ken's Bike and Ski put it, mine's "a real dinosaur." It's going on 20 years old now, but it's in good shape. The only problem is the 27" wheels, which makes finding decent tires a bit of a hassle. Luckily, Continental makes their Gatorskins in 27 x 1 1/4. Also, Kevin hooked me up with a Terry Liberator X, a women's saddle made specifically for touring that he found randomly on campus. Vintage Cristophe cages for all my mountain climbing needs. And of course, panniers...)
Helmet (w/ mirror!)
Patch kit
chain lube
tire levers
extra tube(s)
Pump
Emergency roadside park tool kit (the swiss army knife of cycle repair)
Extra spokes
Compass
Maps c/o Adventure Cycling Association
Camp Stove
Tent & tarp
Water filter
A few fish hooks, weights, and some line just in case I want to have dinner Huck Finn style.
Poncho (this is going to be funny to bike in...)
Swiss Army Knife (the swiss army knife of everything repair)
Camp towel
Cycling shorts (x2)
Cycling shirts (aka t-shirts)(x2)
Long sleeve shirt for sun protection and random late night bar hopping
Street pants
Thermals
Warm pants (horray for synthetics!)
Sleeping bag and pad
A few needles and some thread for emergency sewing/patching
Headlamp
Journal w/ contact info for all my silly friends and family, pens, stamps, etc.
First Aid kit c/o miss Rachel.
LOTS of plastic bags, bungee chords, rubber bands, duct tape, rope (with these 5 things, I'm pretty sure you can do anything)
Insect repellant, DEET free motherfucka!
Sunscreen, chap stick
I'm in love with Dr. Bronners
Pots ( = bowl = cup), silverware
Toothbrush, paste, industrial strength blowdryer and curling iron for I CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT THESE THINGS (j/k?)
water bottles
Cell phone and charger
Camera and charger
Hat
Wool sweater
Warm gloves
Cycling gloves
Sandals
Tennis shoes/socks (for cycling...although I have a feeling I'll end up in my sandals most of the time)
Handkerchief
Really funny sunglasses that go over my normal specs

and that's about it. I'm contemplating bringing the Freewheel removing tool, although I really don't want to carry the 3 lb wrench that I'll need to use it. These will come in handy if/when someone breaks a rear spoke (and if someone breaks a spoke, it will certainly be a rear). What a dilemma...

Any other suggestions?
Sarah

Well, Derek has a bike for the trip!