- -20 °F sleeping bag or colder rating – Apparently it gets pretty cold up in northern Minnesota. -40 °F at the start in 2011.
- I just got the Western Mountaineering Puma -25 °F (so warm)
- Insulated Sleeping Pad
- Leaning towards something that I don’t have to blow up.
- Big Agnes Dual Core Mummy
- Bivy Sac or Tent
- Marmot Alpinist Bivy
- Fire starter
- Matches or lighter will do.
- Stove
- Will be using my new Jetboil Sol
- 8 fl oz of fuel (must have 8 fl oz at all times.)
- Check – Two 4 oz canisters.
- Pot (min volume, 1 pint)
- Jetboil
- 2-qt Water (64 fl. oz. just under 2 liters, insulated water container.)
- CamelBak Octane with insulated hose.
- Will fit under my layers to keep warm.
- Flashing red LED lights, both on front and back of bike
- All set.
- At least 10 square inches of reflective material on front and back
- My clothes have a bunch of reflectors.
- Will bring reflective triangle.
- Whistle on string around neck to call for help, because your mouth is too numb to yell.
- makes sense…scary!
- 1-day food ALL times (3000 calories)
- On the CTR I carried sooooooo much food, at the end, I had enough food for two more days!
- Extreme conditions mittens, head gear, outerwear, down sweater, spare undershirt/socks etc.
- Pogies
- I own Bar Mitts and will use if temps are not too extreme.
- Most likely using my Dogwood Pogies.
- I will be carrying Three different hats, and a head band.
- 2 Buffs, for face and neck.
- I is all about layers, and it will take a bunch of trial and error, but I think I can compare layers to touring. I should be set on this.
- Pogies
- Boots, over-boots, Gaiters.
- This is a very important piece of the puzzle. I have decided I’m going with a clipless system.
- Wolvehammer boots by 45NRTH
- Over booties from Forty Below
- Thin tall cycling sock (base)
- Seal Skins will be vapor barrier
- Thick wool sock on top
- Extra wool socks.
- Will improvise with temperatures.
- Duct tape, Vaseline, sunglasses, lip balm, moleskin, ibuprofen, etc.
- The old emergency kit, I will also be bringing, an extra shifter and brake cable, super glue, needle, thread, electrical tape, athletic tape, etc.
- Map/compass/GPS. Reflective vest is a good idea.
- Bike
- I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to be riding a Borealis Yampa. If you have yet to hear about the Yampa, it was the first full carbon fat bike on the market. It is extremely light but super tough. Adam and Steve started the operation last year, and have already had great success.
- Bags
- Frame Bag:
- Bike Bag Dude – Custom fit to the Yampa
- Handlebar Bag:
- Revelate Design – Sweet Roll
- Saddle Bag
- Nuclear Sunrise Stitchworks – Little Boy
- Frame Bag: