STATS
- Day: T-minus 4 days to Oregon, T-minus 9 days to send off
- Day Mileage: 0
- Total Miles: 0
In August 2014, I set off from Vancouver, BC on my first multi-day bikepacking trip. I had never done anything like it. I wanted to quit after day 3. I’m glad I didn’t. I finished in San Francisco later that month after 1,247 miles along the Pacific Coast.
Pacific Coast Route | 2014
It’s time for another.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Oklahoma in July after 14 months in their accelerated program. The next step is to take the NCLEX and become a REGISTERED Nurse. I will not be able to test until early September at the earliest due to timing with graduation, receiving our Ticket To Test, and scheduling to take the actual exam.
Pinning ceremony.
So in the meantime, I will be leaving Bend, OR on August 15th and will need to be in Denver, CO by September 19.
Rough estimate of the route I’ll be taking.
With this trip, I’ve had to plan with a little more attention to detail. Looking back to 2014, I have no idea how I did that ride. Seriously. I feel as if I was unprepared about everything. I have the same feeling this time, but at least I have a little more knowledge about bikepacking. Still nervous. In addition to the actual ride, I feel as if I’m leaving more at home this time. More responsibility. More worry. More love.
Megan and I are flying to Portland on Saturday, August 10 where we will be staying at the McMenamin’s Kennedy School, an old elementary school that’s been turned into a hotel. We’ve stopped here each time we’ve been to Portland to hang out and have a drink, but this time we’re actually staying in it! Their auditorium was turned into a theatre, they have a brewery onsite and the playground is now a courtyard. It’s really terrific. We will then be driving to Bend, Oregon for a Lakestreet Dive and Avett Brothers concert while staying at Tumalo State Park. We love camping as we spent our honeymoon camping down the Oregon coast, but this time, we are checking out central oregon on the east side of the Cascades. Very exciting! Megan will drive back to PDX on Thursday, August 15 where I will take off from Bend on my first day….. nerves, anxiety, emotion….
Now for the details.
Detailed Route with mileage, camping, etc. Continuously updating.
My complete packing list:
All The Gear
Packed Away
Fully Loaded
Bike/Equipment/Tools
- 54cm Bianchi San Remo
- Tubes (2)
- Patch kit
- Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HV Mini Pump
- The Topeak Bar Extender
- NiteRider MiNewt Mini 350 USB Rechargable Headlight
- Spokes (2)
- Master Link
- Multi Tool
- Chain Wip
- Surly Front Rack
- Rear Rack
- Blackburn Outpost Cargo Cage
- Bike Bag
- Bike Post Bag
- Bike Lock?
- Zip Ties
- Extra Screws
- Electrical Tape
- Chain Lube
- Spoke Wrench
- Pedal Wrench
- Map Pocket
- Ortlieb Front Panniers
- Ortlieb Rear Panniers
- Camera Bag (Used for easy reach pack on front rack)
Camping
- MSR Hubba 1-person tent
- Big Agnes Q-Core SLX Sleeping Pad
- Sea to Summit Pillow
- MSR Footprint
- Teton Trailhead +20
- Tent Stakes
Clothes
- Dri-Fit Shirst (2)
- Longsleeve Dri-Fit (1)
- Quarter-zip Pullover (1)
- Convertible Pant (1)
- Under Armour Tights (1)
- Cycling Shorts (2)
- Undies (2)
- Board Shorts (1)
- Patagonia Nano Puff (1)
- Patagonia Torrentshell Rain Jacket (1)
- Light Gloves (1)
- Heavy Gloves (1)
- Neck Buff (1)
- Beanie (1)
- Arm Sleeves (1)
- Smart Wool Ankle Socks (1)
- SmartWool Mid Socks (2)
- Westbrook Jersey (1)
- Tevas
- Bicycles Shoes
Kitchen
- MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove
- MSR Strike Igniter
- Snow Peak Titanium Trek 900 Cook Set
- GSI Outdoors Spice Rocket
- Sea to Summit Alpha Flatware Set
- Lighter
- Hario Mini Mill Slim Hand Coffee Grinder
- Onyx Coffee Camp Mug
- Snow Peak Coffee Drip
- Plastic Spork
- GSI Outdoors Nesting Bowl & Mug
- Coffee Filters
- Canister Fuel
Electronics
- iPod Classic
- GoPro
- Cell Phone (Google Pixel 2)
- Garmin Fenix 2 GPS watch
- iPad Mini
- iPad Charger
- iPod Charger
- Cell Phone Charger (2 adapters)
- Mini USB Charger
- Garmin Charger
- GoPro Charger
- USB hub (2)
- Petzl Actik Core Headlamp
- Power Bank
- SPOT Tracker
- JOBY tripod
First Aid
- IBUprofen
- Bandaids
- Antibacterial Ointment
- Blister Bandaids
- Body Glide
- Tylenol
- Cold Patches
Toiletries
- Shampoo
- Body Wash
- Face Wash
- Floss
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Gold Bond
- Cleansing Cloths
- Eye Drops
- Fingernail Clippers
- Sunscreen
- Hand Sanitizer
- Chapstick
Misc.
- Sunglasses
- Glasses Mirror
- Knife
- Bear Spray
- Dry Bag (1)
- Life Straw
- Nalgene
- Water Bottle
- Microfiber Towel
- Bungee Cords (6)
- Nylon Rope
- Butt Butter
- Krazy Glue
- ACA Maps (2-6)
- NCLEX Drug Guide
- ClifShot Bloks (6)
- Bug Spray
- Nuun (3)
- Pen/Paper