RAGBRAI Packing List 2018

Hello Beavers! It's once again time for the annual packing list!

We have been very lucky in the last few years to have access to washers and drivers nearly never night, so you probably need less than you think you need. 

This year we are also lucky to welcome Matt and Michelle, our new drivers. Matt is a non-drinker and both are non-riders, so we have high hopes for the dinner pickins this year!

Riding Gear

• Helmet
• Bike shoes 
• Jerseys (3-5) (TB 2018, TB 2017, TB 2016 (the white one), TB 2015 (the map one), TB 2014/3 the Chinese one, and TBIT--if you've got em.)
• Bike shorts and/or bibs (3-5)
• Socks (3-5)
• Sports bras (if you need em)
• Cycling gloves (be sure to wash em, the funk is real)
• Cycling cap (optional)
• Small wallet 
• Koozie 
• Sunglasses 
• Tiny sunscreen and lip balm (sun safety is everyone's responsibility)
• Individual packets of chamois cream (optional)
• Lightweight rain jacket (optional and not that effective, but does help keep you warmer on rainy days)

Bike Stuff 

• Bike (tuned up and clean ideally)
• Spare tubes and/or patch kit (lots of these for Too Much)
• Pump or CO2 pump 
• Water bottles 

Apres Cycling 

• Team Beaver t-shirts or other t-shirt (1-2)
• Shorts (1-2)
• Undies (3-7)
• Non-sports bra (if you need em)
• Lightweight sweater or fleece
• Comfortable shoes (I like Chacos)
• Hat (optional, TB trucker hat)
• Sleeping clothes (that you feel comfortable walking to the kybo wearing)
• Swim suit (optional but nice)
• Towel (I like lightweight pack towels)
• Small bag to transport clothes and toiletries to shower

Camping Gear

• Tent 
• Sleeping pad 
• Sleeping pad or blanket (a cotton sheet is nice too)
• Pillow or stuff sack filled with clothes 
• Flashlight or head lamp 
• Eye mask (or bandanna)
• Ear plugs (trust me on this)

Other Handy Stuff (but optional)

• Zip-loc bag for phone and other stuff to protect from sweat and rain 
• Facial wipes (I like the Burt's Bees cucumber)
• Sharpie 
• Cell phone for photos, voice memos, regular memos
• Cash

The Team Provides (but if you are picky, bring your own)

• Sunscreen 
• Bug spray 
• Some beer 
• Some snacks 
• Some dinners (depending on driver)
• Some chamois cream 
• Ibuprofen 
• Bike pump
• Water for bottle fill ups
• TB Koozies 
• TB Stickers 
• Camp chairs