gear

All our bags:

Chrissi:

• Ortlieb Back-Roller black x2, Ortlieb Rackpack, Ortlieb handlebar bag, Ortlieb Accessory bag, Ortlieb drybags 22l x2 (grey)

• Blackburn framebag

• Baby Legs food puches 2x and top tube bag

• Sea to Summit drybag 6l green 

Francesco:

• Ortlieb Back-Roller x2, selfmade handlebarbag (based on an Ortlieb Commuter Daypack), Ortlieb drybag (the big red one) for tent

• Ortlieb drybag 22l grey, Ortlieb drybag 7l orange

• Brooks top tube bag and Acepac foodpouch

• Various straps for attachment

Both:

• Bikepacking straps x4

• Bónus foldable shopping bag 

• Mini foldable backpack (Decathlon) for daytrips 

All our electronic  stuff:

• Tablet PC

• System camera

• 16-55 mm lens

• 55-200 mm lens

• Smartphone (x2)

• Bluetooth earphones (x2)

• Bluetooth speaker 

• Charging adapter (x2)

• Headlamp (x2)

• Wahoo GPS computer

• Kindle eBook reader

• Drone + remote control

• GoPro

• Large (~24k mAh) power banks (x2)

• Small (~10k mAh) power banks (x2)

• SSD external memory (2 TB)

Accessories

• Camera tripod

• Phone tripod

• GoPro tripod

• External microphone

• Port adapter for the tablet PC

• USB-C, micro-USB and Lightning cables

• GoPro media model

• Spare batteries (drone, camera, GoPro)

All our camping gear:

Both

• MSR Mutha Hubba tent (3P)

• Footprint (Decathlon)

• Camping blanket (Decathlon)

• Sea to Summit mat coupler kit loops (to connect two mattresses ❤️)

• Hammock (Decathlon)

Chrissi

• Mountain Equipment Helium 400 Ws sleeping bag 

• Sea to Summit silk liner 

• Sea to Summit Comfort Light Insulated mat women, size WL 

Francesco

• Ferrino Lightec 750 Duvet W.T.S. sleeping bag (in use for 13 years and still going strong!)

• Sea to Summit Ultra Light Air mat, size R

All our gear for cooking and hydration:

Cooking

• MSR Whisperlite cooker 

• MSR fuel pump

• MSR 591 ml fuel bottles (x2)

• Fuel funnel for refilling

• Wind protection for the cooker

• MSR pot set (pan, 1.5 and 2 litre pots)

• Pot grabber

• Lighter

• Magnesium lighter (in case of emergency)

• Spork (Chrissi) and spoon (Francesco)

• Opinel knives (x2)

• "Frühstücksbrettchen" - cutting board

• Foldable plate

• Coffee filter

• Mugs (x2)

• Salt + spice containers

• Egg transport box

Hydration

• MSR dromedaries (6 and 4 L) . One of them is primarily used as a hot water bottle for Chrissi on cold nights.

• Francesco's bike bottles: 750 and 950 ml

• Chrissi's bike bottles: 2x 1 litre Nalgene bottles + 1x 500 ml bottle

• Katadyn water filter

• Katadyn water disinfectant device

All our tools and spare parts:

• Francesco's toolbag

• Chrissis Zipper bag: Various screws and cables, locks etc.

• Tyres and tubes: Francesco carries one spare tyre and we both have two spare tubes although we cycle tubeless - just in case. We also carry tubeless milk, tubless repair kits and spare ventiles. We both also carry sapre spokes and nipples fitting for our wheels. 

• Pumps: We have two pums - a mini pump and a standing foot pump

• Drivetrain: We carry a spare chain, spare derailleur hangers, chain lube, 

• Breaks: We both have fitting break pads with us.

• Gears: Spare gear cables.

• Tools: We each carry our own multitool plus special allen keys for pedals/ quick release. We added tyre levers. 

• Duct tape and cable binders are a l w a y s useful. We also added a general repair kit for inflatable mattresses, tents, bags etc. 

• Chrissi carries spare click pedals and spare cleats for cycling shoes. 

Our first aid kit and toiletries:

• Our First Aid Kit consists of two different off-the-shelf kits that we have put together in order to fit our needs, containing: Tweezers, cannulas (good for splinters, etc.), antiseptic wipes, various bandages and wound dressings, sterile gloves, first aid blanket, scissors, tape and plasters in different sizes. 

• Our Medication is in the bag on the top left hand side of the picture and will be listed below in the next section (see title below)

• We have a bivy bag in case of emergency

• We carry sun protection, insect spray and a poison remover for sucking out insect-, spider-, scorpion- or snake bites.   

• Toiletries Francesco: tooth brush, tooth paste, dental floss, shampoo, electrical shaver, nail clipper, lip balm

• Toiletries Chrissi: tooth brush, denttabs tablets for cleaning teeth, dental floss, deodorant, baby wipes, mini shaver, desinfection spray, cream for face and hands, lip balm, nail clipper, solid shampoo bar, comb, hair oil, female products (not on picture)

We have put together a first aid medication kit for emergency situations without a doctor or hospital nearby. You probably don't need antibiotics for regions with high population density - however, everyone needs to decide for themselves. This is our med kit we take with us whilst traveling:

• In case of diarrhea - immodium akut lingual tablets that dissolve in the mouth within seconds and help very fast. Very important: Do not use it in case of  gastrointestinal infections as it's important that the virus can leave the body. 

• Electrolytes are very helpful if needed. 

• We always take painkillers with us: Aspirin complex, Paracetamol 500mg and Ibuprofene 400mg - depending on the reason for the pain.

• Tiger Balm: The red ('warm') one for almost any kind of muscle ache, the white ('cold') one for any kind of cold or headaches, sniffles or bronchial discomforts. Important side note: Tiger balm cannot cure the cold itself but it makes dealing with it a lot more pleasant.

• Betaisodona is an antiseptic for the use on skin and wounds. It disinfects wounds and contains iodine.

• Cortisone cream: If the skin is inflamed and itchy, the rash can be treated with cortisone cream. It relieves itching and inflammation. It can be helpful when a sunburn, insect bites or allergic reactions are itching.

• Antibiotics: We carry one pack of broad spectrum antibiotics that can be used (in case of emergency!) with most bacterial infections (throat, nose, ear, bronchial and lung infections, infections of the urinary tract, kidneys, infections of skin and tissue, teeth, bones and joints). In our case we use Amoxicillin - but, and that is important: Only after speaking to a doctor, at least via telephone. 

• Chrissi also carries a one-dose antibiotic for bladder infections that can be used in case of an ongoing infection that can not be solved with other natural substances.

• Vermox is a broad spectrum anthelmintic for the treatment of roundworms and tapeworms - those are the worms you usually get when eating or drinking something contaminated. Again: this is only for an emergency in case there is no doctor available and if possible, after speaking to a medical professional.

• Only in our case: Chrissi sometimes has exercise-induced asthma/problems with breathing after long ascents. So, we carry one anti-asthmatic inhalation spray just in case. 

Important notes:

• We're not medical professionals so these are no general recommendations - it's a list of meds we think we might need and thus have put together after talking to our doctors and other long distance cyclists.

• With meds (e.g. Antibiotics) it is important to know about your allergies and intolerances to avoid dangerous side effects.

• Be aware that certain meds are not allowed in certain countries (e.g. strong painkillers or certain psychotropic drugs). It is always better to get a list of your medication signed of your doctor that notes the doses and total number of the medication (especially for flights). 

Chrissi's gear list for clothing and accessories:

• 1st row (left to right): towels x2, sunglasses, bathing suit, wolly hat, goretex hat, cycling cap

• 2nd row (left to right): socks (thick x2, merino x2, cycling thin x2), merino slips x4, buff x3 (one is with fleece)

• 3rd row (left to right): top and t-shirt x2 (casual), cycling shirt/long and cycling jersey

• 4th row (left to right):sleeping leggings, sleeping merino shirt, sleeping down booties, casual outdoor pants long and outdoor shorts, jumpsuit lightweight

• 5th row (left to right): short and long/warm cycling gloves, thin wind breaker, reflective vest (as Chrissi has many black jackets), long cycling pants, cycling shorts and leg warmers 

• 6th row (left to right): down jacket, hardshell jacket (goretex), fleece jacket, rain covers for shoes and rain pants (in pocket), trekking sandals, cycling shoes with cleats, trekking shoes (goretex)

• Missing: Helmet