Coast2Coast Episode #2.2 - What to take? (updated)

The idea of camping was batted around, but it's looking now as if cheap hotels and hostels are the way I'll be finding accommodation. I'll stay with friends a couple of nights (Indy and Denver) too.

I'm compiling a list of gear to take on the trip and I'll keep it updated here. Here's the most up-to-date list. Question marks indicate items that may not make the actual trip. Asterisks are items that will go in my top case for easy access on the road.

Clothing & General Gear
- T-shirts
- Long sleeve thermal t-shirt
- Board shorts x2
- Running shorts
- Blue jeans
- Belt
- Sneakers
- Flip-flops
- Baseball cap
- Socks (black and white)

Riding Gear
- Mesh jacket
- Wind breaker
- Riding pants
- Boots
* Rain suit
- Extra gloves
* Extra Earplugs (regular and Shure)
* Day and night visor
- Underwear

Essentials
* Wallet
* Passport
- Insurance
- Registration
* Cell phone
* iPods & earphones
* Digital Camera
* Mini Tripod
- Electronics charging kit - phone, ipod, camera, PSP
- Contacts?
- Sunglasses
* Mapping GPS
* Spare AA batteries
- BMW Atlas and Byways travel guide
* Swiss Army knife
- Tooth brush and toothpaste
- PSP
* Pen & notepad
* Lip Balm
- Book
* Flashlight
* Tire pressure gauge
- Tums
* Spare keys
- Overflow stuff sack???
* Bungee
- Gwen's small helmet and gloves
- Razors
- Q-tips
- Advil