Packing List

I got all this lot into a pair of Ortlieb panniers, total 40lt. I would really recommend Ortlieb, top class panniers. I had one problem with the fixing bracket on the Indian rough roads, see the last chapter 'In Conclusion' - 'Bike Problems'.

Documents

• Money Belt
• Credit Card (copy number)
• ATM Debit Card (copy number)
• Passport (scan) - Documents scanned to upload to Mobile Me
• Visa/Travel Permits (scan)
• Document Copies (copies of all important documents)
• Vaccination Records (scan)- *Rabies, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio, Hepatitis A + B, Typhoid, Japanese Encephalitis**
• Motorcycle Licence (scan)
• Airline Tickets (Scan)
• Travel Insurance Policy (Scan)
• Hostel Membership
• Passport Photos
• Glasses Prescription (Scan)
• Small thin wallet

Cycle Info

• Gary Fisher - Marlin Disc
• Frame - Gold Series 6061 T6 aluminium, G2 Geometry, butted DT, cold-forged dropouts & BB
• Brake Set - Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm rotors
• Wheels - Shimano M475 6-bolt disc hubs, Bontrager Ranger disc rims, 32h
• Tires - Schwalbe Marathon 2.2
• Crank set - Shimano M442-L, 44s/32s/22s
• Front Derailleur - Shimano M531 Deore
• Rear Derailleur - Shimano M531 Deore
• Shifters - Shimano Deore M530

Bike Equipment

• Touring Seating
• Rear Rack
• Handle Bar Bag
• Ortlieb Classic Back Panniers
• Waterproof Sack
• Cycle Computer and Spare Battery
• Pannier Spare Parts x 2 - Brackets that secure bottom of pannier to rack (see cycle problems - ‘In Conclusion’ chapter)
• Pannier Rucksack Accessory - Turns one of the panniers into a day rucksack - pretty useless

Clothes

• 1 Pair Long Trousers (Lightweight)
• 2 Pair Shorts
• 2 Tee Shirts
• 1 Micro Fleece (Thin Layer)
• 1 Long Sleeved Shirt – Purchased in India
• Sarong – Purchased in India
• Swim Shorts
• 4 pairs Underwear
• 4 pairs of Socks
• Hat - Purchased in India
• Sunglasses - Purchased in India
• Bandana or Handkerchief - Purchased in India
• Sandals - Purchased in India
• All Terrain Shoes
• Tracksuit Bottoms - Running Pants - Never used

Bathroom

• Toothbrush, Toothpaste and Floss Sticks
• Micro Towel
• Shampoo, Soap and Soap Box
• Razor
• Mirror (Small)
• Scissors
• Face cloth
• Wash Bag

Other

• Sewing Kit with Spare Buttons (Never used)
• Head Torch (3 AAA Batteries)
• Net Book Computer + Power Cord – 240v 3amp
• 3 USB Flash Drives – 128Mb, 2 Gig & 16 Gig
• iPod + Power Cord to Mains + USB lead
• External Speakers + Batteries (AAA) & USB Power Cord
• Mobile Phone + Power Cord
• Camera + Power Cord – 240v 5Amp
• 1 Extra Memory Card (Camera)
• Plug Adaptor For Asia
• 2 Pairs Glasses (I need them for reading)
• 2 Lens wipes
• Small Binoculars
• Mosquito Net
• Note Book + Pens/Pencils
• Universal Sink Plug (absolute rubbish)
• String
• Water Purifier - UV type (These are really good but expensive. The tap water in India is warm, if it’s not, it soon gets too warm to drink with the sun on route. Bottled water in India is cheap and is purified by the same UV method. Coke and other soft drinks are cheap. It’s not worth taking a water purifier)
• Map, Guide Book, Phrase Book (India) - Good local/state maps can be purchased cheaply in India
• Compass - Useful for getting out of towns
• 2 Bike Locks
• 2 Small Padlocks
• Fuses 3 – 5 amp
• Battery Charger with 4 x AA & 4 x AAA
• Magnifying Glass

First Aid Kit

• Anti-Diarrhoea Tablets
• Anti-Septic Cream
• Paracetamol and Ibuprofen
• Indigestion Tablets
• Assorted Plasters (Fabric)
• Antihistamine Cream
• Insect Repellent (Mosquito)
• Gauze Pads
• Sun Cream
• Multi-Vitamins
• Re-hydration Salts
• Sterile Dressings
• Sterile Needles & Syringes - Bought these off the internet not sure if I would have had the bottle to use them, there were some mean looking syringes - ended up taking a couple of the smallest, still didn’t like the look of them. Better to purchase from a shop so that you see what your buying.
• Surgical Tape
• Mouth ulcer cream
• Tweezers
• Bag to hold above

Tools/Spares

• Puncture Outfit with Lots Of Patches/Glue
• Tire Levers
• Pump
• Pressure Gauge
• Allen Key Set (Up to 8mm)
• Spoke Wrench
• Small Screw Driver
• Jewellers Screw Driver
• Multi Tool
• Movable Spanner
• Freewheel Remover
• Cone Spanner
• Electrical Tape
• Zip Ties long & short
• Duck Tape
• Wire
• Grease – Purchase in India when needed (didn’t need any)
• Chain Lube - Purchase in India when needed (Bike shops will oil chain free or for a couple of Rupees, oil usually thick)
• Superglue
• Small File
• Inner tube x 2
• Brake Blocks x 3
• Brake Cables (Longest) x 2
• Gear Cables (Longest) x 2
• Spokes - 10 (Smaller on Back Wheel)
• Jockey Wheels
• Bearings (Wheel)
• Chain + Master Links
• Spare Assorted Nuts & Bolts
• Bag for the above

If I went again:

• Small electric heater - to make coffee in the morning as coffee was hard to get early in the morning especially on the east coast
• Cup and Spoon
• Inflatable Pillow - most pillows in India are either hard or grubby
• A lonely planet guide book (guides you to the tourist areas of the bigger towns. I really missed a decent guide book)