Alc 2009

[Trek420]

You really do not need street clothes in camp. Maybe sweats or something warm. Consider asking our mutual Mom to bring an extra outfit you could change into after the ride on Day 7.

I've flown back in bike gear but aren't you two taking the train?

When you say suitcase do you mean suitcase suitcase or rolling duffle? Remember you will be camping so this is rolling across dirt, grass, maybe even mud.

My vote is duffle. I'd loan you mine are flying back to Seattle with stuff and Knott

Now, finding stuff. Everyone has a system for that. I favor "bag o' the day" approach. Pack a baggie labeled Day 1, day 2, day 3 .... with socks, shorts, jersey. I have one bag with stuff that could be used a couple times such as vest, arm skins, leg warmers. I like to put the clothes out the night before. Some like putting next days gear in the sleeping bag so it's warm.

BG I noticed organized her gear by category: bag o' jerseys, bag o' shorts, bag o' socks ...

Whatever works for you.

Think "less is more"

Also if you get a duffle find a way to make it a little distinctive. Spray paint, glitter, duck tape .... Mine's black, they're all black. There's nothing like arriving at baggage tired, sweaty, hungry to a trailer sized pile of near identical duffles.