Better Than Ezra Equipment List
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Equipment List |
We say... (√ = Necessary, O = Optional, S = Shared) |
Pricing |
Comments |
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Sunglasses |
√ |
Varies |
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sun/rain hat |
O |
$25.00 |
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Headlamp/ Bike Light |
√ |
$25.00 |
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Multi-use Pocket Knife |
√ |
$30.00 |
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First-Aid Kit |
S |
$10.00 |
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Camera |
O |
Varies |
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Journal |
O |
Varies |
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Map |
√ |
$10.00 |
We bought them, you pay for a copy |
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Pepper Spray |
O |
$10.00 |
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Cell Phone |
√ |
Varies |
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On the Bike Snacks |
√ |
Will Vary |
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Rain Jacket |
√ |
$100.00 |
Working for Donations |
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Rain Pants |
O |
$50.00 |
Working for Donations |
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Hygiene Kit |
√ |
Varies |
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Lube |
√ |
$14.00 |
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Duct Tape |
S |
$4.00 |
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Patch Kits |
√ |
$3.00 |
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2 Spare Tubes |
√ |
$25.00 |
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Mult-tool w/ Chainbreaker |
√ |
$15.00 |
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Water Bottles and Cages (3) |
√ |
$15.00 |
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Pump |
√ |
$16.00 |
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Lock |
√ |
$15.00 |
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Mirror |
O |
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Cookware and Spoon |
√ |
$30.00 |
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Camp Stove |
S |
$70.00 |
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Food |
√ |
$10.00-$15.00 /day |
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Sleeping Bag (rated 30°f ) |
√ |
$ |
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Sleeping Pad |
√ |
$20.00 |
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Nylon Tarp and Rope |
O |
Varies |
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2-3 Jerseys |
√ |
$100.00 |
Working to get 1 custom jersey per person |
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3-4 pairs socks/underwear |
√ |
$25.00 |
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3 pairs of Bike Shorts |
√ |
$105.00 |
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5 extra spokes |
S |
Varies |
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Spare Cable |
√ |
$3.00 |
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Hydration System |
√ |
$25.00 |
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Campsite Shorts |
√ |
varies |
Working to get donations |
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2 Off bike shirts |
√ |
varies |
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Sandals (Crocs) |
√ |
$30.00 |
Working to have every Pair of crocs bought result in a donated pair to Zimbabwe via Crocs and the Dispatch Foundation |
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Light Tent |
√ |
$80.00 |
Got a good one for 50 |
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Water Proof OverSocks |
O |
$45.00 |
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Water Proof Gloves |
O |
$70.00 |
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Fleece Pullover |
√ |
Varies |
Working to get donations |
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Extra Tire |
√ |
$20.00 |
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Bungee Cords |
√ |
varies |
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Rubber Chicken |
√ |
varies |
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Extra Batteries |
O |
varies |
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Stamps |
O/S |
varies |
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Swimsuit |
O |
varies |
Nude swimming is always fun too |
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Water Treatment Tablets |
S |
$7.00 |
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Toilet Paper |
√ |
$1.00 |
Unless Mud Butt is your thing |
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Helmet |
√ |
$35.00 |
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Bike Shoes |
√ |
$50.00 |
Can be more expensive but you should be able to find them for that price |
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Front Panniers |
√ |
$100.00 |
We are working to build our own so perhaps it will be much cheaper, try this: http://www.bicycletouring101.com/BikeDIYPanniers.htm |
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Rear Panniers |
√ |
$125.00 |
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Handlebar Bag |
√ |
$45.00 |
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Fenders |
√ |
$16.00 |
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Lighter |
S |
varies |
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Rear Rack |
√ |
$35.00 |
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Front Rack |
√ |
$35.00 |
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Flashlight |
√ |
varies |
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Chapstick/ Lip Balm |
O |
varies |
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Clipless Pedals |
√ |
$45.00 |
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Arm and Leg Warmers |
O |
$20.00 |
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Also, plan to spend $10-$20 a day on the road. This would be for things like food and occasional lodging. |
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