Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Hey guys! Welcome to our new blog! I created this to try to organize our trip a little so we can minimize the number of items forgotten and maximize our fun! Jon, I will try my best not to plan too much. :)

Here is a packing list. Please copy this list and paste it to a new entry and add anything I am forgetting.

Bike Clothing
gloves
helmet
shoes
2-3 bike shorts
2-3 jerseys
long sleeve jersey?
3 pr bike socks
rain jacket
sunglasses
arm warmers?
gortex socks?

Off-bike Clothing
pants
2 shirts (1 long sleeve, 1 short sleeve)
fleece
bathing suit
underwear
sleep clothes
hat
sweater

Toiletries/ 1st Aid
toothbrush/paste
floss
soap & case
shampoo
razor (I realize I am a girl and thus am obligated to maintain the perception that I am hairless. However, legs might get a little hairy on this trip...)
hairbrush
sunscreen
first aid kit

Camping Equipment
sleeping bag
hammock
matches
towel
flashlight
string
knife
emergency toilet paper
string for clothesline and clothespins
cup?
bowl?
fork?
water purification tablets

Tool & Maintenance
tubes...not sure how many
patches
CO2
spare pump
I really don't know what goes under this category.... Joey, HELP!

Miscellaneous
map
1 reading book
notebook
camera
pen
compass
passport/id
insurance card
credit card
watch
extra bungee cord
rubberbands
bike lock
water bottle
plastic cover for bike?

I know I am forgetting items and probably listed things we don't need. Please make any necessary changes. I'm not sure what is the best apparel to bring for cold and rainy weather. I think the coldest temperatures I have ever biked in have been in the 70s F.

I am getting really excited about our trip!!!! Joey, Jon and I can't wait to see you! When do you think we will meet up with you? You are more than welcome to come early and hang out with us at Jon's grandparent's house. Otherwise, is there a place we can meet up between Halifax and Baddeck?

Lata hata.