Quite a few people have said they’d like to give me a present for the trip, but don’t want to end up buying me something I don’t need, that’ll end up weighing me down and never being used. So, if you’re one of those generous people, here’s my current shopping list (18 months in, everything has started to break and wear out):
- Amazon gift vouchers (very easy, click here for instructions)
- Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres (26″ x 1.35)
- camera (currently using Sony CyberShot) + memory cards (currently using Sony PRO-HG Duo)
- replacement Kindle (3G)
- Assos shorts/knickers (L)
- Ibex Women’s Balance Support Bra (M)
- merino boxer shorts
- 2-person tent (must be freestanding; preferably green, and less than 2kg)
- Thermarest NeoAir XTherm sleeping mat
- Oak fire steel
- MSR Expedition service kit
- female urination device (e.g. Shewee)
3 Comments
Em, the only thing I want to ask about your wish list is if you’re sure those gel pens are archival. I used gel pens until a water accident dissolved a huge corner of my journal, wiping away months of thoughts.
Ciao, I’m just a random reader who loves to cycle. How do I send you a gift, what’s your address?
Irene
If anyone is feeling super generous they should buy you a MSR Hubba Hubba HP tent (I wish I could).
http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/tents/experience-series/hubba-hubba/product
Ours is still good after 8 months.