"The bicycle is the noblest invention of mankind."
—William Saroyan
Bike equipment & sources

What to bring?
Every tour and every bike tourer is different, so only you can determine exactly what you'll need. Here are some links to help you get started:
kenkifer.com offers a wealth of information about bike touring and just about anything else related to bicycles.
Equipment list from an 8 week trans-US trip
One Year By Bicycle Equipment list
Bicycle Equipment Catalogs Online:
Other Online Camping Catalogs:
CAMPMOR - Large selection of camping equipment with a modest selection of bicycle items
Featured Equipment from our friends at REI:
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The Sierra Zip Stove A lightweight (16 oz) wood burning camp stove. My most indespensible piece of touring equipment. Boils a quart of water in four minutes burning sticks, bark or pine cones. Read our review.
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Tents, stoves & Sleeping Bags from BackcountryStore.com:
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Kelty X-1 Tent is sleek, yet roomy shelter for 1. The Kelty X-1 tent is built for the weight conscious backpacker who cannot compromise performance.
See More Tents from BackcountryStore.com
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At under 2 pounds, the Kelty Light Year 45 sleeping bag is the perfect bag for lightweight summer trips.
See More Sleeping Bags from BackcountryStore.com
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The MSR DragonFly is a stove that's won design accolades in both the North American and European outdoor industries and stands alone for many reasons.
See More Stoves from BackcountryStore.com
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