Journeyman - Part 6: Gear

The trip is in three months, it’s time to list down the gear I’ll be needing and proceed to look for the best bargains.

Clothing - $0

I’ll be packing lightly, not different from usual. 1 rain jacket, 1 merino sweater, 3 t-shirts, 3 underwear, 3 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of shorts, 1 pair of jogging pants.

Transport - $0

I already own a road bike that’s good enough for Eurovelo roads, and all I’ll be carrying fits in a 30L backpack. Additional bike bags would be overkill, so I’ll just take bungee cords to strap the sleeping material to the saddle/handlebars and sew a small custom bag to the frame to carry some small groceries.

Work - $26 + <$10/month

laptop + mouse + camera + Kindle + Data: < $10 - Just need 1Gb as a safety measure if I can’t post my 200 words or get lost + Long battery life MP3 player: $26

Food

Housing

Hammock + Rain Protection: $72 Sleeping bag: $24 Inflatable pillow: $5

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personal hygiene products

Headlamp: $16 

Opinel knife: ?

Bike repair kit: ?

Bonus: Portable wood burning stove: $18 + enamel pot