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Some stuff about what Mike and Ed took 1st time, mainly bike-tech focused but a bit about sleeping/electronics too http://roadcyclinguk.com/gear/trans-am-bikes-mike-hall-ed-pickups-pivot-vault-bikes.html
Jesse's packlist thing http://www.curvecycling.com.au/blogs/news/35160261-jesse-carlssons-curve-belgie-disc-and-pack-list-for-trans-am-bike-race
Josh's minimal TCR... http://www.huntbikewheels.com/blogs/news/56548035-transcontinental-race-an-overview-of-josh-ibbett-s-race-winning-bike-setup
The SOL emergency bivvys are super cheap and pack tiny/light but not breathable... some of the lightweight pertex bags are only 70-80g heavier but a lot more breathable.
Electronics wise - got two SP dyno hubs (rebranded as Exposure) and they've been flawless, heard nothing but good things about SON too. Exposure Revo is a great light for the size/weight, plug in taillight is good too. Handy to be able to unplug light and remove it from the bike, the standlight doubles up as a torch pretty well when you do stop rather than using juice from a helmet mounted light if you use one...