The list that follows consists of the items that I used on my trip and would take again, assuming similar weather--100 degrees plus in Kansas, and not much below 50 elsewhere. Although I’ve included some brand names, other brands would probably work just as well.

The bicycle
            Cannondale touring bike: T2000
            Suspension seat post
            Triple chain rings: 47-36-24
            9 speed cassette, largest cog: 32
            700x32c Avocet Fasgrip clincher tires

Bike equipment
            Front and rear fenders
            Front and rear lights
            Cyclocomputer that has two distance recorders, e.g. a Cateye Enduro 2
                    (1st is for the daily distance, the 2nd  for the distance between points on the ride--very useful,
                    helps to make accurate turns when following a map)
            Computer instructions
            Blackburn Expedition front and rear racks

Bike accessories
            Spare tire
            3 spare tubes
            Patch kit
            Pump that has a small foot peg, T-handle and built-in gauge
            Tire pressure gauge if not part of the pump
            Helmet with visor
            Rear view mirror
            Lock and chain
            Camelback or similar product
            Water bottles

Panniers and bags
            Madden Cyclelite rear and front panniers (easy to attach, have lots of pockets, lightweight;
            not waterproof so I lined them with plastic garbage bags. Waterproof covers are available.)
            Madden handlebar bag (has a slot to display the Adventure Cycling maps). Keep a plastic shopping
                    bag handy in a side pocket in case of rain, or buy the cover.
            A shoulder strap to carry the handlebar bag, e.g. on the plane.

Tools, etc.
If you are into bike mechanics, you will need far more tools than I do.
            Crescent wrench
            Philips and slot screwdrivers
            Extra bolts, just in case
            Duct tape, rolled around a short pencil
            Triflow lube
            Chain lube
            Plastic tire levers
            Swiss army knife (with corkscrew and bottle opener)
            4 extra spokes
            Extra brake cable and rear derailleur cable
            Bunch of plastic ties
            Spoke wrench
            Chain tool
            Allen wrenches that fit the bike
            Tire repair liner
            2 pink rags
            Old cosmetic bag or old sock to hold tools

Camping equipment
            Lightweight tent
            Small piece of Pack Towel to wipe off tent after rain, etc. in the morning
            Tent footprint
            Thermarest and waterproof bag
            Sleeping bag weighing as little as possible yet warm
            Sleeping bag liner of cotton and silk
            Small pillow and pillowcase
            Yellow or other bright color Hydroseal (waterproof) bag for the sleeping bag, liner and pillow;
                    the color adds to the bike’s visibility
            Two straps to attach the tent, sleeping bag and Thermarest to the top of the rear rack.

Cooking equipment
            MSR cooking stove; it prefers white gas but works with regular gas (the latest model has a lever
                    to control the flame--it’s expensive, though)
            Metal fuel bottle that fits into a water bottle cage
            Lighter
            Set of 2 MSR aluminum pans with a gripper handle
            Plastic bowl (no plates)
            Plastic mug with French press for coffee
            Can opener
            Corkscrew
            Zippered bag for spices, dish soap, fork, 2 spoons, spatula, dish sponge
            Small plastic bottles for olive oil, etc. (could use plastic fruit juice containers bought on the trip)

Food
            Sugar packets (or buy presweetened food such as instant oatmeal)
            Iodine to purify water (never used but good to have)
            Salt and pepper: use film canisters, buy tops from REI
            Spices
            Buy other food as needed, including snacks, on the trip

Toiletries
            Pack Towel
            Washcloth (cut from old pack towel)
            Soap
            Toothbrush, small tube of paste, floss
            Shampoo (I’m told that Johnson’s Baby Shampoo does for hair, washing clothes, bod and dishes)
            Hand cream
            Facial moisturizer
            Razor
            Deodorant
            Wet wipes (if they dry out, dampen them)
            Comb
            Makeup (miniatures from “free gifts”)
            Cosmetic bag or plastic bag
            Nail scissors
            Tweezers
            Toilet bag or sturdy plastic zip lock bag
            3 chapsticks
            Kleenex individual packets (these are useful for any activity that requires paper,
                    and can be stored throughout the panniers)

Health and medical items
            Sunscreen with high SF
            Neosporin
            Anti-itch cream
            A&D Ointment or other soothing cream for sore butts
            Large and small bandaids
            Bandage roll
            Antiseptic cream or lotion
            Ibuprofen
            Insect repellent
            Medications

Clothing: on the bike
            4 pairs of shorts
            2 short-sleeved jerseys
            2 sleeveless jerseys
            4 pairs of socks
            4 pairs of gloves
            Balaclava or other warm head cover
            1 pair of gloves with fingers
            Cycling shoes
            Rain jacket
            Lightweight nylon shell
            Bandana
            2 headbands
            Underwear

Clothing: off the bike
           Note: all synthetic as quick to dry
            Shorts
            2 T-shirts, short sleeved
            1 pair of long pants (zip-off legs a plus)
            1 pair of lightweight thermal underpants (doubles as bike tights)
            2 lightweight thermal long sleeved tops (double as long sleeved bike jerseys)
            Teva sandals
            Cap

Miscellaneous
            3 mesh bags (real lightweight) for cosmetics, first aid, etc.
            Fanny pack
            3 - 4 extra garbage bags
            5x6 zip lock sandwich bags, have a million uses
            Larger zip lock bags to sort small clothes items, help keep dry
            Garbage bags to hold clothes (lighter than stuff sacks)
            20 ft of clothesline, 12 pegs
            3 scoops of Tide, double-bagged, for when the laundromat has no soap powder
            Sewing kit
            Paperback
            Headlamp or flashlight
            Batteries for lights, etc.
            Camera, film
            Sunglasses
            Clear glasses
            Writing pad and a few envelopes
            2 pens
            Phones, postal and email addresses
            Cash (travelers checks are a nuisance to cash: use ATM or credit card)
            Wallet
            Credit cards
            Calling card
            Driver’s license
            Driver’s insurance card
            Medical card
            Your name, address, and the name and phone of someone to call in emergency: put in helmet