I have been riding a Surly Long haul Trucker which I purchased complete, but I'm about to replace it with my own custom-built Sabbath Silk Route.

Update: This a fait accompli - the new bike is fully fettled and ready to go. Here are some pictures.

My equipment is almost entirely lightweight gear which I have used extensively for bushwalking in Australia and trekking in Nepal. My philosophy is to carry no more weight on my bike than I would on my back, that is, less than 20 kg, and preferably, no more than 15 kg. Here are my gear selections and checklist.

Gear list for New Zealand tour.