TRANSPORT

Bike: KHS Crest

27 gears with a nice big granny, Shimano Deore components, Post Moderne shockies, V brakes, Power Tools headset and rims (The full specs can be found at this site - http://www.khsbicycles.com )

Panniers: Dueter Rackpack II

2 x blue 20L, handle clip to rack, yellow weather shield, gauze side pocket, tall rear pocket (I've occie straps to hold them more securely to rack around middle)

Rack: Blackburn

Black, platform top, aluminium construction and hold together well with gaffa tape and wire

Barbag: Blackburn

Stiff plastic internal slip in main compartment, internal wallet pocket, front pocket, top pocket, gauze side pockets, a regular plastic bag fits perfectly over the top, plenty of loops and tags for attaching occie straps

Shoes: Lake

MX100 ...the most comfortable shoes of any type I've ever put on and worn.

NAVIGATION

Compass: Silva Ranger

Flip top with rectangular mirror, rulers scales

Global Positioning System: Garmin e-Trex

Hand held, 10 track logs, LCD with backlighting, 500 waypoints, trip computer, accuracy to 5m-, AA batteries, 150g, water resistant, sunrise and sunset times, satellite orientated compass

Emergency beacon: EPIRB MT310

Pocket size, 5-10 year lithium batteries, 121.5/243MHz operation, 48hr transmission, self test function

Maps: Natmap Topographical, NRMA road maps for NSW, BNT guidebooks, area specific maps

1:100 000 and 1:250 000 topos, road maps for comparison and distance calculations, guidebooks 12 to 6 for BNT specific route, area maps for cities (eg Sydney) and national parks.

CAMPING

Tent: Macpac Microlight

Dimensions = 2200mm x 1300mm x 1000mm, 1.9kg, extra durable tub floor, YKK zips, 1-2 person (but one + some gear comfortably), single beam, multi pitch, two layer door (screen with own zip), mesh internal pocket  (See http://www.macpac.co.nz)

Sleeping bag: Mont Zodiac 5000

100% duck down fill, shell of 100% nylon taffeta, ideal to -5 degrees C, hood with drawstring, shoulder/neck level bag drawstring, mine's copper coloured!

Air Mattress: Thermarest Ultralite

Dimensions = 183cm x 51cm x 2.5cm, 68Og, twist tube valve, I have not failed to return it into its original plastic sleeve each morning  (See http://www.thermarest.com)

Stove: MSR Whisperlite International

Multi fuel capacity, heat shields, repair kit, very easy to use but watch the ignition, heats quickly and thoroughly under observation, includes fuel pump/stove/repair kit  (See http://www.msrcorp.com)

Cooking gear: MSR

Contains a large bowl, smal bowl and lid/frying pan, set is big enough to hold the Whisperlite stove package which is handy, one handle for all parts, cleans quickly

TECHNOLOGY & MEDIA

Laptop: Apple iBook (clamshell)

See http://www.apple.com

Web software: GoLive 5.0

Web site development software, educational version

Digital camera: Kodak DC5000

Weatherproof, USB connection, internal flash, 2.0 megapixel, 3 picture effects (B&W, sepia, colour), picture border application, Mac and Windows systems, closeup and distance settings, 4 x AA batteries  (see http://www.kodak.com)

THE ESSENTIALS OF WHAT I CARRIED

tent repair kit; recharging gear; riding shirts, riding knicks/MTB shorts; transistor radio; strapping tape; tea towel; food; EPIRB; power bars; digital camera; emergency blanket; lightweight cargo pants; light T-shirt; woolen shirt; running shorts; running singlet; casual socks; thermal shirt; thermal pants; boxers; medical kit; sewing kit; toiletries; emergency blanket; lake MTB shoes; leg warmers; arm warmers; cycling beanie; waterproof socks; rainproof pants; spare spokes; bike repair equipment and spares; spare derailleur; fishing gear; nylon rope; gaffa (duct) tape; trowel; sponge; insect repellant; rubber bands and helmet pads; toilet paper/tissues; all purpose detergent; sleeping bag; thermarest; silk bag liner; stove and pots; fuel canister; tent; tarp; iBook; 2L water bottle; 2 panniers; bar bag; filter water bottle; sport water bottle; occie straps; UV travel shirt; candle; cigarette lighter.