So I'm trying to get ready for my first Saddle Sore 1000 next month (and hopefully a ton more long dist trips on the bike). I'm hoping I can start to compile a list of items that I NEED to take with me and another list of NICE to HAVE with me. I'm thinking this could be a nice place to gather input from everybody. I'm including what small things I can think of now, but please correct me if I'm wrong and tell me what to change/add.
MUST HAVE:
tire repair kit (but what kind?) and method to re-inflate tire
tire pressure guage
allen wrench set
zip ties
water (camelback or other hydration pack is most useful)
maps/navigation/gps
layers for temp changes
rain gear
hidden cash/cards in case wallet gets stolen/lost
(I'm sure there are other tools in addition to what comes with the bike, but what????)
sunscreen and chapstick
cell phone and/or calling card
pliers
ear plugs/wind protection
NICE TO HAVE:
mp3 player or other music source
TP/kleenex
camera
clean and DRY socks!!! =)
bike shorts with gel butt padding
extra spark plugs (or should this go under MUST have?)
first aid kit (with ibuprofen/naproxen/acetaminophen)
extra tail and head lights (perhaps MUST have if lots of night riding involved?)
Of course a lot of stuff is going to vary depending upon the route/destination and length of trip. I'm thinking that the MUST HAVES will be consistent across the board, but the nice things may change accordingly...