I’m about 500 km in now and thinking about improving or switching a few things.
I’ll be reaching Munich soon and can order gear to a friend’s place there.
I dropped the backpack. Started with a 5L pack and a 3L bladder, but it caused back pain. Now I just carry a bottle in a snack pack and refill whenever possible.
Thanks to a water filter, I can also top up from filthy or remote sources, so I don’t need to carry 3L all the time.
Here’s what I’m planning to order:
• Safety vest (my outer shell is black, and some sections go through 100 km/h zones — sketchy in the dark)
• Two 750 ml squishy bottles + another snack pack (to carry more water and avoid frequent stops; easier to drink from than the regular bottles I use now)
• Lightweight waterproof trousers (currently only have a rain jacket)
• Merino base layer (some nights got pretty cold — I’m only using a cheap 650 fill, 16 oz down quilt, and temps drop to around 2°C)
• Folding cup
by -Zendom-
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I’ve never attempted such a trip so
Kudos, why three charging blocks?
Why 2 headphones?
What are the carabiners for?
Do you need a tent groundsheet?
Looks great (bike and gear)
Cut in half tooth brush – respect.
The only thing I’d question is whether you’ve got enough water carrying capacity – I understand why you wouldn’t to carry on your back, but maybe worth looking at getting some cages on rear fork… I can’t imagine it would impact your aero that much.