So I sold just about everything I own, except my musical instruments and my books. In its place, I decided to sojourn across Central and South America with just the basics.

Personally, I think this is one of the most boring and mundane pages to write. Gear, after all is entirely replaceable and in the end, I am sure this journey could go on without any of the following; it would be difficult, but definitely possible. I include this section because while I was planning for this journey, browsing through other people's gear lists and recommendations turned out to be a great help for me. As a casual, recreational cyclist, most of the intricacies of bicycle touring prior to this journey were completely foreign to me. Please use this list as a reference, not as recommendations, because surely, you will figure out your own system as you voyage along. This page is being updated from Costa Rica, roughly a third of the way into the journey, thus reflecting all the changes and modifications I have made thus far.

Bicycle and trailer:

I call him ‘Bucephalus,’ in homage of Alexander the Great's mighty steed. The trailer is fondly named, ‘La Gordis.’

- Novara Safari 16” frame
- Schwalbe Marathon XR rear tire
- various front tires (Continental Town and Country and Schwalbe Marathon Supreme right now)
- Shimano LX Derailleurs, Drivetrain, and Cassette
- SRAM PC991 Chain with Powerlink Connector
- Cateye Bike Computer
- Terry Liberator Y Touring Saddle
- Cateye Bike Computer
- Trailer: BOB Yak Trailer

The rest:

Clothing:

- 2 cycling shorts
- 3 pairs of underwear
- 2 long sleeve merino wool shirts
- 1 long sleeve synthetic shirt
- 1 wool long johns
- 1 pair pants
- 1 UCLA T-shirt
- 1 collared shirt, for special occasions : )
- 1 Tank Top for extreme heat
- 1 Patagonia R1 pullover fleece
- 1 Down Jacket for extreme cold
- 1 light Windbreaker jacket
- 1 Rainjacket that’s falling apart
- 1 Swimming Trunks

Music:
- Taylor ‘Baby’ Guitar, 3/4 size with soft shell case
- Hohner harmonica
- 1 Set of strings
- Capo
- Shaker

Accessories:
- Fingerless gloves
- Chaco sandals
- 2 Pairs Wool socks
- 1 Pair Liner Socks
- Giro helmet
- 2 headbands/scarfs
- Prescription glasses and sunglasses
- Sun hat

Electronics, Maps and Miscellaneous:
- Spanish Dictionary + phrase book
- 2 Journal + pencil
- Photo collection from Karla
- Address Book
- Camera + USB cable
- Maps
- First aid kit
- Passport + copies
- Birth Certificate + copies
- Rechargeable batteries and charger

Camping Gear:
- Feathered Friends 10 deg. down Sleeping Bag
- Thermarest Ridgerest foam sleeping pad and short length inflatable pad with chair kit
- 2 person tent (North Face Tadpole 23)
- Multi-fuel stove (MSR Dragonfly)
- Coooking pot w/ lid and pot grips
- Mug
- Sierra cup
- Spork (lost in Colima… now using various utensils as I find them)
- 45L Daypack
- Water purification tablets (sent filter home in Costa Rica)
- Collapsible Water Bottle (4 liters)
- Headlamp (Petzl Tikkina)
- Tupperware
- Spare AA and AAA batteries

Tools and Bicycle Repair:
- Bike multi-tool, Swiss army knife, Needlenose pliers, Crescent Wrench, Chain Tool, 2 Spoke Tools, 4 Extra Spokes for bike, 2 for Trailer, 2 brake cables and 2 derailleur cables, Tire boot kit, 3 Patch Kits, Tire Irons, 3 26" inner tubes; 1 16" inner tubes, sets of Brake Pads, Lube, Lighter, 3 Bungee Cords, Tie Wraps