Well, this weekend might be it

The star constellations look right for the Omaha to Ames bike ride. I redid my route a little and got rid of some hills. However there is no way to avoid the huge ascent (and decent) right at the get-go.

For overnights I have picked some camp ground, however this isn't set in stone.  So the days will be about the bike ride I did yesterday minus the trailer and plus four panniers.  So I'm not sure if it will be any easier to ride.  I'm nearly done packing and the packing list right now is:

Front Left Pannier:

• toiletries:
• sunscreen
• bug spray
• toilet paper
• bike lock
• toothpaste
• toothbrush
• hand sanitizer
• lib balm
  
• comb
• miscellaneous:
• extra tent string
• zip ties
• pliers
• lighter
• band-aids
• chewing gum
• outside pocket:
• photo camera
• phone (backup)

Front Right Pannier:

• snacks:
• beef jerky
• trail mix (two bags)
• granola bars (22 pieces)
• butter kekse
• dyed fruit
• outside pocket:
• led front light
• led rear light (two)
• led head light
• batteries (8 AA & 8 AAA for lights and GPS)

Rear Left Pannier:

• housing:
• tent (tarptent moment)
• mattress (therm-a-rest trail lite)
• fleece sleeping bag liner
• clothing:
• socks (three)
• underwear (two)
• shorts
• t-shirt
• biking shorts
• biking shirt
• thin set of long underwear (top and bottom) for sleeping
• hat
• outside pocket:
• Iowa bicycle map
• lid pocket:
• rain covers for all panniers

Rear Right Bag:

• Kitchen:
• 4 full water bottles
• MSR pocket rocket stove
• IsoPro (8oz)
• cheap alu-cook set
• spoon-fork combo
• plastic knives (two)
• tortillas
• summer sausage
• roast beef (can)
• seasoned rice
• nutella
• Mountain House beef stroganoff with noodles
• paper towels
• front pocket:
• water bladder (empty)
• pen & paper
• lid pocket:
• rain pants
• rain coat

Small Under Saddle Bag:

• Battery for legacy wired bike lights
• spare tube
• bike tools
• tire patch kit

Still to pack:

• long sleeve shirt (with insect repellent)
• long pants (with insect repellent)
• apples

Don't forget

• watch
• gps
• wallet
• bike lock key
• phone (primary)
• sun glasses (I need new ones)
• biking shorts, biking shirt, sock and shoes that I will wear
• good night sleep
• early start