Equipment List

“I’m cold and wet....I guess I should’a read the trip equipment list.”

Anonymous SBMS student, Olema Camp, 1999

All bike related questions and concerns can go directly to Jesse K.: jesse@sbms.org

or

Bruce Davis of Hazard's CycleSport: bruce1@hazardscyclesport.com

All camping and packing questions should be directed to Wren: Wren@sbms.org or Erin F: Erin@sbms.org

UPDATED MAY 6 - PLEASE REVIEW~

Luggage:

____ (2) Waterproof Ortlieb duffels (size 28”x 15.7”x 15.7) to hold all trip gear

____ Masks, hand sanitizer.

Clothing:

____ (3) Short-sleeve cotton or tech t-shirts (no tank tops permitted)

____ (3) Long-sleeve cotton or tech t-shirts (at least one should be moisture wicking)

____ Long underwear set – light-weight (1) top and (1) bottom (used as sleepwear and during rides for warmth must be moisture-wicking: Capilene, polypropylene, wool)

____ (1) Long-sleeve mid-weight fleece top (heavier than the long underwear top)

____ (2) pairs padded cycling shorts (padded mountain bike shorts permitted)

____ (2) pairs camp shorts

____ (2) pairs long pants for in camp (jeans and sweatpants ok)

____ (3) pairs wool or wicking bike socks

____ (2) pairs warm socks for night

____ (5) pairs underwear

____ (3) Undershirts or bras (optional)

____ (1) Sleepwear (long underwear listed above can count as sleepwear to save space)

____ (1) Warm outer jacket (poly-filled preferred as it dries faster, stays warmer when wet)

____ (1) Rain jacket (waterproof shell used during rides and in camp)

____ (1) Rain pants (waterproof shell used during rides and in camp)

____ (1) pair fleece gloves (used during rides over bike gloves and in camp)

____ (1) Fleece or wool hat (used during rides if cold and in camp)

____ (1) Sun hat with brim or visor

____ (1) Swimsuit

____ (1) Bandana

____ (1) Closed-toed cycling shoes Required to Ride (regular athletic shoes or specific shoes made for cycling)

____ (1) camp shoes (comfortable, closed-toed for walking and in camp)

____ (1) sandals (optional)

Toiletries:

____ (1) Stuff sack/zippered pouch for storing toiletries

____ (1) Toothbrush

____ (1) Travel-size toothpaste

____ (1) Travel-size bar or liquid soap

____ (1) Travel-size shampoo/conditioner

____ (1) Travel-size deodorant (if needed)

____ (1) Small pack baby wipes

____ (2) Travel tissue packets (in toilet kit and bike trunk bag)

____ (1) Brush (light and small)

____ (1) Towel (recommend pack-towel or lightweight towel that will dry easily)

____ (1) Small tube of sunscreen (30+ SPF)

____ (2) Lip balm 30+ SPF (one in toilet kit, one in bike trunk bag or day pack

____ (1) Small container insect repellent

____ Plastic zip-lock freezer bag(s) to store liquid, paste, and powder toiletries to contain leaks

Shelter:

____ Tent. (Tent size can be up to a 4-person max but only 3 students per tent) Must have a rain fly that covers the entire tent. Make sure all tie-down cords, poles, stakes, ground fly are labeled and packed! Low profile tents only please.

____ Synthetic 0-degree sleeping bag (easy to clean, warm when wet)

____ Insulating sleeping pad/personal compact camp mattress (helps camper stay warm and comfortable)

Camping Accessories:

____ Mess kit in stuff sack (must include fork, spoon, bowl and cup)

____ (1) Re-useable sandwich containers (for lunch on the road)

____ Headlamp or small flashlight (1-2 sets of extra batteries helpful)

____ Sunglasses

____ Camp chair - low to the ground! (optional)

____ Stuff sacks to organize gear (optional, but helpful)

____ (2) large trash bags (for wet/dirty clothes, shoes or other stuff)

____ Small first aid kit with basic first aid supplies (no medications, please)

____ Journal or paper and pen (optional)

____ Camera/film (optional)

____ Books – not much time for reading, but some students fit it in (optional)

NOTE: No electronic devices i.e. iPods, cell phones, computers, game players or other such electronic equipment are allowed on trips. (Trip Staff will notify parents in advance if this restriction will be modified to allow students to use certain electronic equipment such as GPS devices or iPods during very long van or train rides.)

Bike Gear:

____ Mountain bike with front shocks (no hybrid bikes permitted)

____ High-quality bike seat (recommended, but optional)

____ (1) Bike helmet Required to Ride (no hybrid skating helmets permitted)

____ (1) pair bike gloves Required to Ride (with or without fingertip protection)

____ Rear rack (no front rack or handlebar racks permitted)

____ Rear rack-mounted bike trunk bag

____ (2) Frame-mounted water bottle cages fitted with bike bottles or (1) backpack-styled hydration pack (bladder holding no more than 1-2 liters). Complete bladder cleaning kit optional, but helpful.

____ (1) Tire patch kit

____ (3) Tire irons and/or breezer (if your wheels do not have quick-release levers, you will also need a 6” adjustable crescent wrench)

____ (3) Spare tubes that fit your specific rims and tires

____ (1) Manually-operated tire pump to fit your specific tire valves (CO2 pressurized air cartridge pumps permitted for experienced riders, but must have (3) spare CO2 cartridges)