92 servings of coffee...

Between suggested lists from the Mountaineers guidebook, the Adventure Cycling Association, several riders who've done the Great Divide in the past, and our own touring/bike packing experience...the list of what to bring is extensive. It doesn't help that we'll be camping in pretty remote/primitive places at times, or between food and water sources for longish stretches... so the need for anything-can-happen first-aid items, across-the-gamut clothing for any weather, and what-if emergency spare bike parts and tools has made the needs list even longer. Oh, and don't forget the bear spray...

Checklist (check! as of today)

92 packets of Via coffee, Lido dried whole milk for coffee (portion out), Ola Loa vitamin/electrolyte powder (74) … (estimated on trail/camp meals: 23 breakfasts, 28 lunches, 29 dinners)

loud plastic whistles, bear spray(!), bear bells, helmets, bike gloves, maps, compass (on AB's whistle), waterproof matches, headlamps, sunglasses, prescription glasses

Schwalbe marathon mondial tires (thank you Kris, Julie & Methow Cycle Sport!), Six-inch locking pliers, 2 spare tubes, spare foldable tire, 3 tire irons, Tire pumps, patch kit, chain-rivet remover, 4 bottle cages, spoke wrench, spare spokes, spare cable, ubolts, nuts for screws, spare allen bolts, chain lubricant & rag, duct tape, patch/repair kit for bags/pads, Leatherman, bungee over-rack nets, clothespins

3-inch elastic bandage, assortment gauze patches & 2-inch roll & adhesive strips/tape (including butterfly bandages), moleskin, Sunscreen, lip balm /sunscreen, tweezers or clippers, TP, trowel, Insect repellent, Ibuprofen, lysine tablets,etc., antihistamine for insect stings/allergic reactions, wee sewing kit, antiseptic soap, antibacterial ointment, body soap, compact splint (aka duct tape), instant cold pack, rubber 1st aid gloves, chamois cream/sore muscle rub

2 pair padded riding shorts ea, down jackets, 2 tanks or short-sleeved tops of polypro/wicking fabric, 1 long-sleeved shirt wicking, poly/fleece jackets, wool or poly/fleece pants, poly/Lycra-blend tights/leggings, waterproof/breathable rain/windsuit (jacket with hood, pants), warm hats, sun hats(AB needs), cycling shoes, h20proof shoe covers, wicking gloves or mittens, cycling socks, comfy shirt for camp, snap-up blouse, understuff, camp socks, bandanas, bathing towels, personal stuff,  h20-able shoes for hiking/town, swim stuff

5 h20 bottles (x 750ml ea) =3750, 2 nalgene (1000ml)=2000, 2 hydration bladders + wine Platypus (=5,750ml combined) - total h20 capacity 11.5 liters; gravity h20 filter, steri-pen h20 filter, sleeping bags-20 degrees, king sheet/bag liner (modified/sewn), inflatable sleeping pads, tent w/ground cloth, camp chairs (a good decision we already know!), MSRstove & fuel, dishsoap, dish towel, camp rag, clothespins, clothesline (bear bag line), plates (thank you, Finnian!), cookset (w/ cups & bowls), sporks

cameras, extra ziplock bags, journal, pens, stamps, pencil, final day-by-day trip plan/elevation profiles (all 25 pages?!), ipad/client projects loaded, nano audiobook loaded, headphones, phone, backup phone, assorted chargers, (decided against solar charger), assorted batteries

To go: sun hat/AB, finish sleeping bag liner modification; razors, AB comb, hair things, dry shampoo(?), other food? (more bars, ground peanuts, tortillas? jerky?),  sign up for Safeway card,  Finn/caretaking prep, garden/house stuff, part-way shipments, bills, “calling” cards, figure if shipping mid-way, ummm... there's gotta be more...
....and then plans for a fare-well party… (because we might be eaten by bears...)
...and 2 weeks!