Packing

Since I ride fully armored,  I really only need socks, underwear and shorts for most of the trip.  So, all I am really packing is socks, underwear, shorts and a few shirts.

To keep cool,  I decided to get a couple of football jerseys for under my jacket, and some mesh shorts.   In the event it gets a little chilly,  I do have one set of jeans.  I'll also have two sets of riding gear.  One set for the hot days, armored mesh,  and the other armored, waterproof,  with liners for temps down to the low 40's.  So I should be good in just about any situation from wet rain in the 40's to scorching sun in the 100's.

Since no one can pack like the folks at Hanes and Fruit of the Loom, I just put the entire package right in the duffel bag.  To keep the duffel dry, I have the bright orange water tight over-bag.

 Without much clothing, I have lots of room for the medication.  I'm covered from to much fiber, not enough fiber, to much acid, rashes, chafing, burns, bug bites, headaches, and just about anything else that might crop up.  Since I am spending 6 hours or more a day in the seat,  I even dropped in a pack of Tucks and Butt Cream (Wimp).  To keep Mom happy,  I got refills on all my Asthma medication.  

 Of course,  the most important things in my bag are my maps.  Highlighted routes,  little houses drawn where I plan on sleeping, and Circles and X's of places  I want to visit.  A GPS is fine if you want to get from point A to point B in a hurry,  but they are just about useless if you really want to take the scenic route.  Nothing beats a good old map for that.  Of course,  I am bringing the GPS (wimp) just in case (and the iPad, and the kindle, and the laptop).

 

I have a second duffel bag for my riding gear and sleeping bad.  I'll also be strapping a small tent to the back of the bike.  I figure if I need anything else,  their has to be a Kmart or Walmart within a 100 miles, or a Tractor Supply Company.  Ah,  I love the Tractor Supply.

I'm at the 10 day count down, so I am really getting excited about the trip.  I'm putting together a little  "Bon Voyage" party for Friday,  June 28th. in Poughkeepsie, so you all will be invited.  Check back for details. 

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Duane