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

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