Our Gear for the GDMBR
Deciding what to bring has been one of the more stressful aspects of planning for this trip. So many unknowns. So many what-ifs. They say you pack your fears. They’re right. But we’ve survived to tell the tale. Here is what we’re planning to bring.
Shared Gear List
Since we’re planning to ride together, we decided to save weight and share certain items.
Tools/Repair/Maintenance
Crank Brothers multi-tool 19
Dynaplug tool (x2)
Dynaplugs (x7)
Master links for chain (x2)
Pipe cleaner for Dynaplug
Bacon strips (2 sheets)
Glueless patch kit x1
Pump (x2)
Spare valve cores (x2)
Tire boot (x3)
Tire levers x 3
Mini leatherman
Chain cleaning brush
Nylon thread
Curved needle
Spare rotor screw
Spare washer
Spare fork mount screw
Spare dynamo connectors
Valve stem tool
First Aid
Band-aids - 10 assorted
Antibiotic ointment
Alcohol wipes
Benadryl
Pepto diarrhea tabs
Gauze pads
Tegaderm
Tweezers
Safety pins
Rubber gloves
Tylenol
Steri-strips
Sting & bite wipes
Cooking
Stove
Collapsible pot
Gas canister
Sarah’s Gear List
Wearable
Arcteryx Cerium down puffy jacket
Arcteryx Atom SL jacket
OR Helium jacket
Patagonia Houdini pants
Long sleeve lightweight Smartwool
7Mesh short sleeve jersey
Patagonia sun hoody
Pearl Izumi Studio 3/4 capris x2
Smartwool undies x 1
Smartwool 150 long underwear
Brooks bra
Smartwool buff
Pearl Izumi sun sleeves
3 prs of Darn Tough socks (2 riding, 1 sleeping)
REI Gore-Tex rain overmitts
Pearl Izumi Divide gloves
La Sportiva TX4 approach shoes
Salomon Adv Skin 5Lhydration vest
Rx sunglasses
Pearl Izumi PRO AmFIB toe covers
Patagonia Running Skort
Short sleeve Smartwool 150 tee
Camp/Food/Water
Thermarest NeoXair sleeping pad
Nemo Hornet 1P tent
Nemo tent footprint
Feathered Friends Egret 30 sleeping bag
Katadyn BeFree 1L
Water purifier tablets (x10)
2L Hydrapak Seeker reservoir
Water bottle for cage
Water bottle for feedbag
Lighter
Sea to Summit collapsible mug
Spork
Opsak bag x 1
Nylon cordage for hanging bag
1 gallon ziploc for trash
Bandana
Mosquito head net
Personal Care/Safety
Baking soda
Floss
Bite guard
Toothbrush
Washcloth
Dr Bronners
Sunscreen
A&D ointment
Kula cloth pee rag
Bug spray
Lip balm
Toilet kit (wipes, sanitizer, bags, TP)
Tampons, pantiliners
Helmet
Bear spray
Driver's License
2 Credit cards
Debit card
Insurance card
Living will card
Cash
Reflective ankle straps x2
Ear plugs
Ibuprofen
Tools/Parts
Spare tube
Zip ties
Sealant
Lube
Chain rag
Brake pads - 1 set
pump
electrical tape
duct tape
Tenacious tape
Electronics
Viz 360 helmet light
Anker PowerCore Slim 10,000 PD battery
GoalZero Venture 30 battery
USB-C cable
Anker USB-C wall charger
Wahoo Elemnt Roam
Micro-USB cable x2
Phone
Phone cable
Ear buds
Sinewave Beacon
SPOT Gen4
Beacon AC/USB cable
Beacon right angle cable
Irena’s Gear List
Wearable
Patagonia down jacket
OR Helium II rain jacket
OR Ferrosi jacket
OR Helium rain pants
long sleeve lightweight wool shirt
short sleeve wool shirt
Patagonia sun hoody
bike shorts (2 Lulu, 1 padded, Club Ride)
undies 2x
Smartwool 150 long underwear
beanie (for sleeping and riding)
bra 2x
buff
Pearl Izumi sun legs
Socks (2 riding, 1 sleeping)
gloves 2x
bike shoes
sunglasses
skirt
OR hat with visor
Camp/Food/Water
Headlamp
Thermarest NeoXair sleeping pad
Nemo tent
Nemo tent footprint
Sleeping bag 32
Water filter & 1L bladder
Water purifier tablets (x10)
2L reservoir
Nalgene 1L
Water bottle for feedbag
Lighter
Sea to Summit collapsible mug
Spork
Opsak bag x 2 small
Nylon cordage for hanging bag
1 gallon ziploc for trash
Personal Care/Safety
lip balm 4x
Floss
Toothbrush
toothpaste
Dr Bronners
Sunscreen
Kula cloth pee rag
Toilet kit (wipes, sanitizer, bags, TP)
Helmet
Bear spray
knife
Ear plugs
contact lenses & solution
Ibuprofen
aligners & case
small towel
face mask
wipes
glasses
Tools/Parts
Spare tube
Zip ties
Sealant
chain lube, rag, gloves
Brake pads - 1 set
dynaplug & tool
pump (with electrical tape)
bike lock
voile straps
Electronics
Battery pack
GoalZero Venture 30 battery
USB cables
wall chargers
Wahoo Elemnt Roam
iPhone
iPhone charging cable
Ear buds
Sinewave Beacon
SPOT Gen4
Beacon right angle cable
Published June 17, 2021