What to Bring on PALM

First, please pack in duffels; they pack well on the luggage trucks.  Be sure that each duffel weighs less than 50 pounds.  It is advisable to put all gear and clothing in plastic bags.  We try to keep the luggage dry when we unload on rainy days, but we can't make any guarantees.  Some riders put each day's outfit in a separate ziplock bag.  Be sure to put your sleeping bag in a waterproof bag or stuff sack.

What to bring:

Helmet.  A rearview mirror is advisable, either helmet or handlebar mounted.
A small pump for carrying on the bike (the repair shops have regular pumps)
Extra tube and tire levers.  Good to also have other simple tools, like a bike multitool or the correct sized hex wrenches for your bike.
Some way to carry stuff (jacket, snack, tools) while biking -- either a handlebar bag or a back rack and straps.  Much better than wearing a backpack while cycling.
One (preferably two) water bottles for the bike
Lock (and cable) for securing bike
Sleeping bag and some sort of sleeping pad
Small pillow, if desired
Tent, rainfly (usually comes with the tent) and stakes.  Ground cloth under tent is good.  Small mallet for pounding stakes into hard ground is helpful.

Toiletries and medicines
 Sun block, lip balm
mosquito repellent
Towel, washcloth (some participants use the quick dry camping towels)
Shower Thongs
Flashlight, batteries
Earplugs, if a light sleeper
swimsuit
clothes line and pins
Small packages kleenex
t-shirts and/or biking jerseys (one for each day or plan to wash out at night)
Cycling shorts (make for a much more enjoyable week -- at least two pair so that you can wash one at night)
Cycling tights if prediction is for cool weather
Regular shorts for warm evenings.
long sleeved shirt and long pants/sweats if days or nights will be cool
Rain gear -- at least a rain jacket for cycling.
Underwear
Socks
Cycling gloves (with padding)
Camera, if desired
Cell phone and charger, if desired (some schools no longer have pay phones)