Kit List

 
 

IMPORTANT THINGS

IDENTIFICATION

  • IDs
  • Driver’s licenses

IMPORTANT DOCS

  • visa printouts/copies
  • vehicle registration + vehicle license papers
  • banking + money info
  • insurance docs

LISTS

  • packing lists
  • checklists

MISC

  • paper maps
  • notebook
  • pen + stationery
  • binoculars

Tech + Devices

DEVICES

  • radios
  • cell phones
  • laptop + case
  • tablet + case
  • flash drive
  • wifi reader / dongle
  • headphones / earphones

TRACKING + NAVIGATION

  • spot tracker
  • GPS device for vehicle

CHARGING/POWER

  • charging cables for every device
  • car charger adapters
  • extension lead
  • plugs
  • wall adapters
  • batteries
  • power banks (+ solar power)

Bike Things

BIKE + SPARES

  • frame
  • bottle cage
  • tubeless front wheel + tubeless valve
  • tubeless back wheel + tubeless valve
  • spokes (spare nylon rope spoke)
  • QR axle (springs, nut)
  • tires
  • handlebars
  • bar tape
  • bar-ends
  • hoods
  • mirror (optional)
  • wahoo mount
  • stem (+ adjustable stem)
  • gear levers
  • gear cables
  • brake levers
  • brake cables
  • brake pads
  • pedals
  • cranks
  • front derailleur
  • power meter
  • saddle
  • casette
  • chain
  • rear derailleur
  • hanger

TOOLS + SPARES

  • multitool
  • allen keys / wrenches
  • Torx keys
  • adjustable spanner
  • screwdriver
  • needle nose pliers
  • external BB tool
  • frame coupler tool?
  • chain whip
  • chain breaker
  • spare chain links
  • spoke key / wrench
  • tire levers
  • nuts + bolts + washers
  • casette/freewheel removal tool
  • spare cleats + screws
  • bike maintenance guide

MAINTANANCE

  • floor pump
  • hand pump (with presta/Schraeder adapter)
  • bombs
  • tubes + patch kit with glue
  • sealant + beads + syringe
  • chain lube
  • misc bike grease

ACCESSORIES

  • Wahoo Element Bolt
  • Front lights
  • Back lights
  • water bottles
  • bell
  • bike lock
  • reflectors / stickers / reflective straps
  • spare cleats + bolts for shoes

BIKE BAGS

  • snack bag
  • saddle bag

BIKE CLEANING

  • chain cleaner
  • bike wash
  • brushes
  • cloths

Gear, kit & accessories

GEAR

  • helmet
  • shoes

MAIN KIT bibs

  • jerseys
  • socks
  • sports bras

LAYERS

  • base layers
  • gillet
  • windbreaker
  • rain jacket
  • warm (lava) jacket
  • waterproof pants

ACCESSORIES

  • armwarmers
  • gloves (short)
  • gloves (long)
  • buff
  • sports mask
  • casquette
  • big peak cap
  • legwarmers
  • rain booties

Vehicles

TOOLS

  • spanners (full set)
  • screw drivers
  • pliers
  • hammer
  • cable ties
  • duct tape
  • fuel siphoning hose
  • fuel funnel
  • rags for cleaning things

SPARES + EXTRAS

  • spare wheels with new tires
  • big water containers
  • fridge/freezer that plugs into vehicle

SAFETY

  • “warning - cyclist” sign
  • emergency triangles + hi-vis vests

STORAGE + PACKING

  • storage boxes (clearly labeled)
  • rain cover / dry-bags
  • bungee cords
  • nylon rope

Camping

TENTS

  • vehicle rooftop tents
  • flysheets
  • groundsheets/tarps

SLEEPING STUFF

  • sleeping bags
  • sleeping bag liners
  • air mattresses + repair kit
  • pillows

LIGHTING

  • camping lights
  • head torches

CAMPFIRE STUFF

  • camping chairs
  • camping table
  • picnic blanket

MOSQUITOS

  • mosquito nets
  • mosquito spray

LAUNDRY

  • washing powder
  • washing line
  • pegs

REPAIRS + BITS

  • pocket knife / army knife (Leatherman)
  • industrial scissors
  • duct tape
  • cable ties
  • bulldog clips
  • sewing kit for repairs
  • repair tape for mattresses/tents etc
  • superglue
  • electric tape
  • elastic bands
  • safety pins
  • shopping bags
  • bin bags for rubbish
  • little mirror
  • fishing line

Film + Media

CAMERAS

  • GoPro + case + mounts
  • Sony camera + case + tripod
  • drones (ideal)

SOFTWARE

  • editing software

MISC

  • memory cards
  • camera batteries
  • camera cleaning equipment (clothes, spray etc)

Cooking

COOKING

  • stove + stove repair kit
  • fuel bottle
  • lighter / matches
  • kettle
  • cooking pot
  • cooking pan
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon
  • coffee maker / grinder / pot
  • chopping board
  • mixing bowl
  • braai tongs

CROCKERY + CUTLERY

  • plates (try keep things stainless steel, can withstand more heat)
  • bowls
  • cups
  • car-mugs
  • chopping knives
  • dinner knives
  • forks
  • spoons
  • teaspoons
  • corkscrew / bottle opener

STORAGE

  • kitchen bag/s
  • ziplocks
  • Tupperware
  • tinfoil

CLEANING

  • portable basin
  • universal sink plug
  • dishwashing liquid
  • sponges + scourer
  • wet cloths
  • drying cloths

GENERAL

  • paper towels
  • tin foil
  • cling wrap

Nutrition

CYCLING NUTRITION

  • bars
  • electrolytes
  • salt
  • protein recovery
  • lemon: NB for hydration, squeeze into water

REGULAR FOOD

  • dehydrated meals
  • grains + starches (oats, rice, pasta)
  • sauces + spreads (mayo, sriracha)
  • snacks (biltong, dried fruit, nuts)
  • cooking things (oil, butter, spices)
  • zoo biscuits

Personal Items

BAGS

  • big kit bag
  • “car” bag / backpack

TOILETRIES

  • toiletry bag
  • towel
  • toothbrush + toothpaste
  • shampoo
  • soap / face wash
  • deodorant / cologne / perfume
  • moisturiser / coconut oil
  • suncream
  • hairties
  • hairbrush / comb
  • razor blades
  • menstral cup
  • make up
  • dental floss
  • contact lens stuff
  • lip balm
  • nail clippers
  • personal medication (e.g. thyroid)

CLOTHES

  • team clothes (shirts/hoodies)
  • shirts, shorts, pants
  • smart-ish outfit
  • baselayer
  • fleecy jersey
  • warm/down jacket
  • swimming stuff
  • sleeping stuff
  • underwear
  • socks
  • shoes (walking shoes, regular shoes, slops, running)

ACCESSORIES

  • face masks
  • sunglasses + case
  • reading glasses
  • peak caps
  • beanies
  • gloves

FUN

  • notebooks
  • art stuff
  • reading books
  • polaroids

Medical

GENERAL FIRST AID

  • vitamins: Omega 3s, general multivitamins
  • extra sunblock + aftersun (very very NB, get lots of high-quality suncream for cyclist)
  • anti-bacterial wipes
  • hygiene spray
  • cotton buds
  • cotton wool
  • tweezers
  • tick removal tool
  • thermometer
  • syringes
  • eye-drops + eye-patches
  • itch-cream for bites
  • motion sickness tablets
  • antifungal ointments
  • space blanket
  • magnifying glass
  • hand steriliser + surgical gloves
  • small scissors
  • scalpel + spare blades

WOUNDS

  • plasters
  • bandages + clips (that can be used as slings)
  • gauze strips
  • alcohol swabs
  • anti-bacterial stuff
  • plastic skin
  • micropore tape
  • strapping tape
  • antiseptic
  • burn shield
  • cold packs for sprains
  • splints

MEDICATION

  • malaria meds
  • anti-venom?
  • painkillers
  • anti-inflammatory
  • anti-nausea
  • rehydration tablets
  • throat spray
  • nasal spray
  • tummy meds (for gastro/constipation)
  • bladder infection meds
  • antibiotics
  • probiotics
  • aspirin
  • antihistamines
  • cough mixture

SKIN, JOINT + MUSCLE-CARE

  • compression braces
  • arnica
  • muscle warmup
  • ice spray / gel
  • chamois cream