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Good material is essential. Light, compact and effective are the key elements when it comes to finding the right material for the job. And of course your own personal taste. At first you are in the habit of taken along too much stuff that appeared useless or is not used at all. I always make notes during my trips: what is convenient and appears to be practical, what needs to be improved, etc..

Basic survivalkit
(two of the most important items)

Espresso-maker for 3 cups:

Three Italian size cups equals one Dutch size mug. An aboslute must at breakfast and after dinner. Don't leave home without it, and this coffee tastes some much better than instant-coffee.

Rearview-mirror:

A real life-saver (has proven its value on many occassions).


The following list is based on my experience over the years and personal needs. It will give you a general idea of the amount of material one needs to consider carrying along.

Stes. Maries de la Mer Basics
Clothing
Cookery
Food
Spare parts
Various

BASICS
DescriptionDetails
BikeCannondale C600
CarriersBlackburn
Groundsheetthin plastic
MattressTherm-A-Rest Classic 3/4
PanniersKarrimor Classic
Pillowinflatable with cotton/whool cover
SleepingbagColeman Oak 200
TentColeman Cobra 2

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CLOTHING
DescriptionDetails
Baseballcap1x
Fleecejacket1x
Hanky4x
Helmet1x
Overtrousers1x
Pants1x
Shorts1x
Socks3x cotton/wool
Southwester1x
Sunglaces1x
T-shirt3x
Towels2x
Underwear2x
Windproof jacket1x

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COOKERY
DescriptionDetails
Lighter 
Washing liquid125ml
Alu. cup
Alu. set of pansfits in eating bowl
Alu. windscreen 
Brillo pad 
BurnerCampingaz Bleuet Micro
Butterboxfits in set of pans
Cutlery 
Eating bowlplastic with small handle
Expresso maker 
Gas container2x model 270
Pocketknife 
Small frying panTefal with detachable handle
Tin opener 
Wooden spatlerhandle shortened

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FOOD
DescriptionDetails
Butter 
Cheese 
Coffee250gram
Pasta 
Pepper & salt 
Rise 
Salami 
Theabags 

The above is regarded as the basic essentials what should be on board. All the rest, like bread, meat and fresh vegetables, are purchased during the day. In France this means a visit to the Boulanger for some fress croissants and a baquette (I can hardly wait), and at the end of the day, with a campingplace in sight, fress vegetables (tomatoes for that extra bit of power for the mussles) and a bit of meat. Without a proper and well balanced meal you simply can not perform the next day. The body will take some beating, and one can only endure with the right amount fuel.

It sounds so easy, but I met a couple of cyclist many years ago who were quite surprised that they were unable to perform on a couple of ham and cheese sandwiches they had the day before. Idiots.

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SPARE PARTS
OmschrijvingDetails
Bicycle pump 
Bidon2x
Brakepads2x set
Chain links4x
Chain oil125ml
ComputerVDO C3 DS wireless
Cycling gloves 
Cycling shorts2x
Cycling shoesShimano 2 pair
Freewheel spanner 
Innertube2x
Multitool 
PadlockAxa
Puncture kit 
Rear mirrorBusch+Muller Cycle Star
Rivet tool 
Spare cablesbrake & derailleur
Spare tire1x Continental TravelContact

Spare tire is a so-called fold-up model which is the same make and model as the regular tires on the bike, namely Continental TravelContact. A tire which can easily take the beating for over 5000 km without problems and often without a puncture.

Mind you, it helps if you check the tires at the end of each day for possible glass and stone chippings. And of course keep the pressure as high as possible. It will make cycling so much easier (less friction), and will also increase the overall life cycle of the tires.

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VARIOUS
DescriptionDetails
Alarmclock 
CameraOlympus AF-10 Super & Sony DSC-W70
Campingcarnet 
Cloth pegs6x
Comb 
Creditcarts 
Electric razer 
Flaslight 
Films 
First Aid kit 
Luggage straps2x - 150 cm long
Maps2½ kg (!)
Mobile & loader 
Nailclippers 
Passport 
Rubber hammershortened model
Shampoo125ml
Soap & soapdoos 
Suncreme 
Talcing powder 
Toiletpaper 
Toothbrush 
Toothpaste 
Wallet 
Walkman 
Washbowlplastic with inflatable rim
Washing liquidbiotex liquid 250ml
Writingpaperpen, paper, notebook

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