Whether backpacking or cycling around the world, the one thing that I would suggest is to never travel without a Swiss Army Knife. Here's a look at one of them. Swiss Army Knife For Travel These versatile little bits of kit fit easily into a pocket, weigh next to nothing, and yet have a multitude of uses. There are a lot of cheap imitations around, but the genuine article is made by Victorinox, … [Read more...]

For this trip of cycling from Alaska to Argentina, I have decided to use a trailer instead of rear panniers. My trailer of choice is the Bob Yak. There are others available, but the Bobyak trailer is more widespread, and by definition, more field tested. I have never ridden with a bicycle trailer, so it should be a learning curve ! Some more info - The BobYak's low center of gravity, … [Read more...]