Two years ago, I was planning to cycle to Florida then around the world. As it turned out, I only completed the Florida part. Back then I created a post about my bicycle setup and all the things I was bringing. I had a rack bag on the back rack in addition to the four panniers. I ended up breaking five spokes on my bike during the Florida trip so I had the back wheel to be rebuilt when I was in Daytona, FL.

This time, I decided to stick with the four panniers setup, minus the rack bag, and add a frame bag in the middle of my bike so the overall weight is more evenly distributed. Each rear pannier weighs about 15 pounds or less for a total of about 30 pounds in the back. The frame bag will weigh about 8 pounds once I pack in the snacks. And each of the front panniers weighs about 5 pounds or less, making a total of 10 pounds in the front. I’m hoping this setup will prevent any spoke issues on my tour.

Below are all the things I’ll be carrying as pictured in photos and in a spreadsheet.

My tool/repair bag

One of the front panniers that will hold bike repair items.

Another front pannier that will mainly hold the cooking essentials.

One of my back panniers that mainly contains all the camping equipment.

Another back pannier that mainly has all my clothing.

This is mainly my toiletry items. My laptop will go into a back pannier.

Most of these items will go into the frame bag.

Slippers will go into a back pannier. Food will be stored in the frame bag.

Side view of my loaded bike

Back view

Cockpit view

Spreadsheet of all items

Item Category Cost (TOTAL: $6974)
2022 Priority Apollo bicycle Bike $2225
Bike bell Bike $15
Cable lock Bike $20
Frame bag Bike $53
Giro helmet Bike $50
Handlebar phone mount Bike $10
Kick stand Bike $15
Ortlieb Back Roller panniers (2) Bike $60
Presta valve stem Bike $13
QuadLock Pixel 6 case Bike $22
QuadLock Pixel 8a case and phone mount Bike $60
Rhinowalk 6L front panniers (2) Bike $80
Schwalbe Marathon Almotion tubeless tires (2) Bike $134
SKS bicycle front fender Bike $20
Top tube bag Bike $30
Topeak cargo net Bike $7
Topeak Explorer bike rack Bike $60
Water bottle cage holders (2) Bike $18
Water bottle cages (2) Bike $15
Mirrors (2) Bike $15
Arm sleeves (2) Bike Clothing $7
Bicycling padded liners (2) Bike Clothing $40
Bicycling shorts (2) Bike Clothing $50
Cycling gloves (2) Bike Clothing $30
Cycling jacket Bike Clothing $60
Cycling sunglasses Bike Clothing $60
Rain jacket Bike Clothing $0
Reflective vest Bike Clothing $0
Cat Eye Padrone wireless bike computer Bike Electronics $50
Handlebar headlight Bike Electronics $10
Tail light Bike Electronics $10
Boxer briefs (4) Clothing $65
Buff headwear Clothing $20
Cotton T-shirt Clothing $20
Handkerchiefs (3) Clothing $20
Merino wool short sleeve shirts (3) Clothing $120
Mosquito head net Clothing $3
Patagonia Belt Clothing $29
REI Co-op wool socks (2) Clothing $24
REI down hoodie Clothing $110
REI travel towel Clothing $22
Rohan travel pants Clothing $100
Shoes Clothing $54
Shorts Clothing $15
Slippers Clothing $20
Smartwool Bike Zero ankle socks (2) Clothing $30
Swim trunks Clothing $15
Under Armour long sleeved shirt Clothing $40
Wallet with credit cards, ATM card, ID, cash Clothing $40
2032 batteries (4) Electronics $6
Anker Zolo 10000 mAh battery power bank Electronics $30
Apple MacBook Air M1 2020 + charger Electronics $720
Apple outlet adapters Electronics $30
Google Pixel 6 Electronics $0
Google Pixel 8a + charger Electronics $260
Laptop sleeve Electronics $12
Outlet adapter Electronics $12
RavPower 20100 mAh battery power bank Electronics $30
Thumb drives (2) and adapter Electronics $15
Tile Tracker Pro Electronics $30
Can opener Food $3
Collapsible travel cups (2) Food $10
Fork, spoon, knife Food $0
Fuel canister Food $12
LifeStraw water filter Food $14
Lighter and matches Food $0
MSR Pocket Rocket stove Food $30
MSR Stowaway pot Food $25
Platypus water bags 2L (2) Food $17
Sawyer mini water filter kit Food $25
Water bottles (2) Food $0
Ear plugs Hygiene $0
Floss Hygiene $5
Foldable mirror Hygiene $0
Nail clipper Hygiene $13
Q-tips Hygiene $2
Razer Hygiene $5
Soap Hygiene $5
Toiletry bag Hygiene $0
Toothbrush Hygiene $4
Toothpaste Hygiene $1
Allergy eye drops Medicine $14
Allergy pills Medicine $20
Antibiotic cream Medicine $12
Eczema cream Medicine $8
First Aid kit Medicine $10
First Aid tape Medicine $3
Hand lotion (2) Medicine $8
Lip balm Medicine $1
Mask Medicine $2
Mopiko anti-itch cream Medicine $10
Off! wipes Medicine $8
Pill splitter Medicine $8
Prescription medication Medicine $0
Sunscreen Medicine $8
Tick remover Medicine $6
travelers diarrhea medication Medicine $0
Vexor pepper spray Medicine $14
Dry sacks (3) Packing $20
Matador 24L backpack Packing $45
Matador 30L duffle bag Packing $45
REI dry sack Packing $16
15 mm wrench Repair $0
Allen wrenches (4) Repair $0
CO2 refill cartridges (2) Repair $16
Emergency mylar blanket Repair $5
Gates carbon belt 118 CDX Repair $95
Leatherman Blast multi-tool Repair $40
Microflate CO2 attachment Repair $10
Muc-Off tubeless repair kit Repair $13
Orange sealant endurance 8 oz Repair $15
Park Tool emergency tire boot (3) Repair $5
Portable bike pump Repair $25
RocRide 16 piece bicycle repair kit Repair $7
Shimano oil change kit and 50ML oil (5) Repair $100
Spare tire tube Repair $8
Swiss army knife Repair $0
TCS tubeless rim tape 28mm X 11m Repair $12
Tire levers (2) Repair $0
Tool bag Repair $14
Topeak cycling mulitool with allen wrenches Repair $25
Valve core remover Repair $5
Zip ties Repair $0
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 bikepacking tent Tent $450
Inflatable pillow Tent $25
Nemo Disco sleeping bag Tent $400
Nemo Tensor Ultralight sleeping pad Tent $90
Tent footprint Tent $15
LED rechargeable headlamp Tent Electronics $16
Contact cards Travel $10
Lock Travel $4
Luggage scale Travel $7
Pen and marker Travel $0
Shopping bag Travel $0
Sling bag Travel $2