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"Advice on Touring Requisites For Cyclists and Motorcyclists"
Necessities
worn on person
hat or cap
shoes
trousers
belt or braces
flannel shirt
flannel collar
necktie
pair stockings
other clothing
dark glasses
extra stockings
extra hat or cap
bathing drawers
cardigan
pugaree
flannel nightshirt
waterproof cape
gloves
neckerchief
shoelaces
extra collars and cuffs
studs
scarf and pin
toilet kit
hairbrush
comb
cotton waste
flannel
French chalk (aka talcum powder, for removing stains, removing grease from the hands, and to prevent rashes)
toothbrush and paste
loofah
nail scissors and brush
permanganate of potash
razor
strop
shaving brush
shoe and saddle lubricant
soap
sponge
string
tape
towel
fullers earth
vaseline
sticking plaster, or bandages
sulphate of quinine
carbonate of soda
pocket or satchel items
address labels
barometer/altimeter
chocolate
compass
conversation book
corkscrew
field glasses
guide book
knife
matches
money
notebook
drinking cup or flask
maps
electric torch and batteries
paper and envelopes
passport
pen and pencil
pipe and tobacco, or cigarettes
pocket dictionary
pocket lens
postcards
small silk British flag
stamps
visiting cards
wrist watch or pocket watch
knife
bicycle or motorcycle items
driving license
spanners and tools
oilcan
riding gloves
cleaning cloths
padlock and chain
pincers
saddle cover
wire
spare spokes
spare nuts
spare parts to your specific machine
spare inner tubes
oil
leather straps
treadle pin
tyre clips
Luxuries
clothing items
slippers
spare trousers
coat
vest
spare gloves
spare white collars
spare neckties
various underclothing
extra pair of shoes
camping items
supply of tea
writing case
spirit kettle and methylated spirit
candle
pocket water filter
waterproof sheet
"A revolver is not considered necessary in the more civilised areas of Europe, but if accosted by footpads or brigands inform them that you are British and display your Union flag."
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