Camping Stuff:

1. Kelty Redwing 2900 Backpack
   Very nice for wilderness hiking
   Holds tent and sleeping bag while riding
2. Eureka Backpacker Tent
   Freestanding, rectangular dome
   Don't need to find grassy area which is a big help
3.  4' x 6' Tarp
4. Old Sears Hollofill Sleeping Bag
   Should look at a new one
   I like synthetic over down in wet conditions
5. Campmor Inflatable Pad - Full Length

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Clothing:

1. HiTec light hikers
2. Teva sandals
3. 5 pair cotton socks
   Why skimp here? Your feet love soft, fresh socks.
4. 1 pair SmartWool socks
5. 4 pair boxer briefs
   It's a guy thing - -
   But I find the combo far more comfortable (and cheaper) than cycling shorts.
6. 2 pair REI convertible pants 
7. 1 pair madras shorts/swimsuit
8. 2 long T-shirts
9. 2 short T-shirts
10. Lightweight fleece t-neck
11. Northface Hy-Vent jacket
12. Manzella Glove Liners - great and lightweight!
13. Turtlefur Earband
    Essential for comfort on downhill runs and chilly mornings
14. Baseball Cap
    Preferably one that fits under your helmet
15. 4 or more Bandanas

FYI - I've NEVER had foot rot or prickly butt in 20 years of touring.
My secret - Fresh socks and cotton shorts.

Toiletries:

1. SPF 45 Sunscreen
2. Insect Repellant at least 33% Deet
   Cutters makes a stick - like stick deodorant
3. Small Toiletry Bag with Strap with the Usual Stuff
   Really helps for hanging on shower hooks
4. Over-the-Counter Medications in a Ziploc
   Ibuprofin, Rolaids, Imodium tablets, Neosporin, maybe Tinactin
5. Baby Wipes - great for when there is no shower to be had 
6. Talcum Powder
7. Small scissors and tweezers
   Have multiple uses

Food Prep:

1. Katadyn Water Filter
   You should absolutely have something to access untreated water.
   If you do iodine tablets, have some lemonade mix to cover the nasty taste.
2. Cheepo Coleman Mountaineer Stove
   Anything has to be better
3. MSR Fuel Bottle
4. Camper Stainless Pan with Lid - Not aluminum!
5. Plastic Cup
   Just big enough to hole an 18 oz peanut butter jar
6. Small Hunting Knife and Spoon
7. Waterproof Matches
8. Extra Ziploc Bags - large and small

Tools & Repair:

1. Multitool - Regular and Phillips plus hex wrenches
2. Small Pliers
3. Small Crescent Wrench
4. Chain Tool
5. Spoke Wrench
6. Small Nylon Tool Bag - Really helps keep them all together
7. Spare Inner Tube - 2 if remote
   I only carry a spare tire for very remote place like the North West Territories
8. Tire Levers
9. Patch Kit
10. Sidewall Savers
11. Small Can of WD-40
12. Small bottle of lube
13. Old bandada/rag
14. Twine, Zip-Ties, Safety Pins, ¼ Roll of Duct Tape (crushed flat)
15. A couple of extra screws, nuts, and washers of the appropriate sizes

Other Important Stuff:

1. Northface Fannypack
   That way I always have it on me
2. Kodak Digital Camera
   I swear by digital but not by Kodak
3. Address Book
   I get some stamps beforehand - both letter and postcard
4. Maps - Just enough to get started
   I send maps to general delivery addresses along my route
5. Money - Cash and Travelers' Checks
   Always good to have in reserve in case they don't take credit or debit cards
6. A Book - I ALWAYS have something to read, sometimes more than one
7. A Journal
8. Couple of Pens and Small Notepad
   One of these is a marker in case I need to hitch-hike
9. Old Passport, Old Driver's License, and Backup Credit Card
   In Ziploc bag tucked away in deep recess in case I lose my wallet
10. Music - I make my own
    Harmonica in the boonies, Piano in town

I'm sure I forgot something, but I'll add it if I remember.

Oh, yeah - - 

1. A lightweight towel