Since I am not lucky enough to be trekking with some friends up Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, I thought this would be a good time to discuss some upcoming gear upgrades I have planned for my 7.5 fx and general travel gear. I discussed in one of my previous posts that I would take a month off from paying extra on my student loans to purchase travel and cycling gear. Some of the gear like the camera, convertible pants, and microfiber towel are things I have wanted to get for quite awhile and will be used on my upcoming trip to China and other trips. The biking gear are things that I have identified that will help improve my cycling rides. The cycling and traveling gear lists are certainly not exhaustive as there are always more things that I feel I need/want to get. As I start making use of the gear I buy, I will post reviews of it with my impressions.

Without further ado, I present to you the “list”:

Travel Gear:

• Nikon D90 digital SLR camera
• Nikon 50mm Lens F/1.8
• Nikon 18-200mm Lens
• Transcend 16 GB SD high capacity card with reader
• Aquis Adventure Microfiber Towel
• The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket
• The North Face Convertible Pants
• The North Face Surge Backpack

Cycling Gear:

• Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor
• Garmin Forerunner 305/205 Quick Release Kit
• Garmin Speed/Cadence Sensor
• Serfas FP-200 Bicycle Floor Pump with Gauge
• Camelbak H.A.W.G NV 100oz Mountain Bike Pack
• Bike Tire Levers

I look forward to receiving and trying this gear out. As I start making use of the gear, I will post reviews of it with my impressions.

Tim is preparing to travel the world on a much needed career break. His travels have already taken him to New Zealand, India, China, Taiwan, and many places in western Europe. On his world trip he hopes to become more fluent in Mandarin Chinese, meet new friends, gain new perspectives, and find new opportunities. Follow Tim on his global adventures.

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