Preppers Insomnia
“Shits getting real.” - Pat
Pat’s bike is mailed to California; he begins to gather his gear.
MSR Hubba Hubba 1 tent
SeaToSummit Etherlight XT sleeping pad
Nemo Disco 15 down sleeping bag
Sleeping bag liner
Inflatable pillow
4 pairs of socks, underwear, long sleeve wool blend shirts, 1 short sleeve wool blend, 3 pairs cycling shorts, 1 pair hiking pants, 1 pair lycra liners, 1 pair warm gloves, 2 pairs warm weather gloves
Mini wicking towel
Showerpass rain jacket and pants, waterproof over mitts
2 pairs of cycling shoes for both clip less and flat pedal cycling and hike-a-bike
Pocket rocket stove, titanium spoon and cup
Capacity for carrying 5 liters of water with filters, iodine purification tablets
Small solar panel, Garmin GPS Inreach tracking device, 2 power banks, Olympus camera, GoPro, iPhone, Garmin 1040 solar with powerbank battery, Apple Shuffle, mini tripod
Park multi tool, 3 tubes, patch kit, pump, 3 spokes, master chain links, spare bottom bracket, 2 sets of brake pads, assorted bolts, duct tape, pocket knife
First Aid kit
Rechargeable front and rear lights, headlamp
Pepper spray
3 dehydrated meals for unplanned circumstances, an assortment of hydration powder mix and instant coffee packets
Toothbrush, floss, Dr.Bronner’s, toothpaste, nail clippers
2 pairs of eyewear
Cycling journal, paperback book, Pony Express Trail Map book for cyclists
“The Virginia license plate is from the motorcycle I rode across the country after college.”
