The Bag

I’m taking along a lot of things with me on this tour. Wannabe tourists (and curious people) always ask me for this. The following is a comprehensive list of all that I will be carrying!

1. Bike Tools/Spares
   1. Minitool having allen keys, spanners, chain tool, screw driver(star,flat)
   2. 5/6 Allen Key
   3. Spanners :10/11, 14/15
   4. Spare : chain links, 2 tubes, brake cable, gear cable, disk and V brake shoes
   5. Puncture tools: Lever, Sand Paper, Gum, Sticker
   6. Lubricants : Chain lubricant, Singer oil
   7. Casette Mini Tool and Bottom Bracket tool
      
      
2. Clothes
   1. Riding shirts - 2, pants - 2
   2. 2 pairs of gloves- one for riding and one for cold conditions
   3. Monkey cap
   4. Fleece Jacket
   5. Regular T shirts - 2
   6. Brush, tooth-paste, soap, scissors, shaving kit, etc
   7. Daily use items : towel, socks, undergarments
      
      
3. Electronics
   1. Camera - NikonD80, charger, 2GB SD card+2GB extra, extra battery
   2. Garmin GPS MAP 60CSX GPS receiver
   3. Lots of NiMH batteries, NiMH battery charger
   4. Mobile phone, charger
   5. Cables : USB for mobile, camera
   6. My portable 160GB Hard disk - this trip is going to result in a lot of photos!
   7. Laptop HPdv2117 TX 17″, charger
   8. USB thumb drive - may come in useful
   9. Voice recorder
   10. 2 sets of rechargeable AAA cells for voice recorder
       
       
4. Miscellaneous
   1. Riding glasses with 5 shades - useful in all riding conditions.
   2. Cycling Helmet
   3. Sleeping Bag
   4. Lonely Planet India Guide + Eicher India Map
   5. Documents : Return air ticket from Ahmedabad to Bangalore Driving License, Passport size photographs for permit if needed, ILP (if I get it!)
   6. Sunscreen SPF 40.