PACKLIST FOR MY BIKE TRIP

•    Steel frame bike – cheap at less than $200 (no need to buy an expensive one, it may get stolen, or you may even leave it in Asia!)
•      2x extra inner tubes, extra spokes
•      Super Glue
•      Multi-tool
•      Duct Tape
•      BOB trailer
•      Panniers (both rear wheel and handlebar)
•      Climbing gear: 50Mx6mm Edelweiss rope, Black Diamond Couloir harness, ATC guide, 4 quickdraws, 2 ice screws, 3 cams, BD Cobra Ice tools w/Spinner leash,
•       Boots (La Sportiva Batura 2.0 GTX)
•       Climbing shoes (La Sportiva Miura)
•       Chalk bag
•       Clothing: Spandex Bike Shorts with extra-thick butt padding, jacket, polo shirt, 2 hoodies, pants
•      OR Papyrus Brim Hat
•      Julbo sunglasses
•      Tent (Black Diamond First Light)
•      Backpack: Cilogear Worksac (30 litres)
•      2x OR 35L Duct Tape dry bags
•      Lightweight sleeping bag
•      Stove that burns Kerosene
•      Small pot
•      Fork
•      Lighters
•      Go Pro
•      Goal Zero Guide 10 solar panel
•      I-pod
•      Maps
•      Photographs of my girlfriend and family
•      ‘East of Eden” by John Steinbeck
•       Kyrgyz/Russian/English language guide
•       A whole ton of psych!