Some have asked what we are bringing, so here is a picture. From left to right, sleeping bags, tent, pads, tiny camping chairs, clothes (Lisa’s are in the orange stuff sack), maps, technology (including a borrowed solar collector), cook kit and stove, first aid kit, a couple books, bike tools, Clif bars, water bottles, shoes. In the back, our four Thule panniers and a handlebar bag which Lisa will be carrying.
It all fits! This is what a self supported trip looks like.
I’m still pondering long pants – 95% of the trip will be very hot, but the first few evenings may be cool. And will we dine out sometime where I would want to wear long pants? I’ll decide pretty soon. Opinions welcome. Also, what essential item have we forgotten?
Confluence 
Impressive! If you need long pants buy them along the way….they sell clothing all along the way…
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Nice! Is that Mark Twain I see? The other cover looks familiar, too.
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The other is Rebecca Solnit – A Field Guide to Getting Lost
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Take a small sketch pad and start drawing.
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I’m worried there may be bug issues south of St Louis. Zip off shorts/pants may save you from ankle biters! Bon Voyage!
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You should take long pants. Also tick stuff. And spray your shoes and socks with tick spray too.
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so…did you pack em or not?
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I did. And it was a good idea. Chilly tonight
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