Saturday, July 27, 2013

Summer bike tour packing list for trips in civilized areas.
Everything fits in two relatively small paniers, with nothing on top of the rack.

In addition to the items pictured below (in no particular order), I brought
  • 2 bike shorts
  • 1 bike jersey
  • 2 pairs socks
  • 2 pairs underwear
  • 1 tshirt
  • 1 pair shorts
  • leggings
  • long sleeve fleece
  • fleece hat
  • padded gloves
  • lightweight rain shell
  • bike shoes
  • flip flops
  • visor
  • sunglasses
  • helmet
  • cash, credit card, drivers license
  • smartphone with handlebar mount

stove, cookware, and fuel packed up. I would not bring a stove next time, as cold food/restaurants are easier.
stove, cookware unpacked

can get frame and both wheels

Topeak Road Morph G. the best. also heavy

40' rope for hoisting food, lashing things to bike, and clothesline

duct tape. cardboard tube removed

spare tube

snacks

tyvek groundcloth protects bivy/sleeping pad

Thermarest NeoAir XTherm and stuffsack pump. less than a pound and super comfortable. Worth every penny at $180

tire lever & patch kit, 
Leatherman Squirt with pliers
Crank brothers multi-17
Stein Mini Cassette Lock tool for replacing drive-side spokes
(spokes taped to frame)
2 hose clamps for emergency fixes
extra 5mm bolts (not pictured)
extra brakepads - would not bring next time




swimtrunks

bivy sack. At 2lbs, it is heaviest and bulkiest item. I'd like to replace with a Tarptent Squall 2, as the upright bike can be used in lieu of poles

Serfas USB rechargable lights. I attach the white one to my visor for a headlamp in camp


mosquitos love me

can be hung over head while sleeping. There are better versions for sleeping but they are bulkier

Western Mountaineering Highlite 35 degree bag. Weighs 1 lb and compresses to about half the size shown here. Very nice. $300

zip ties

fresh and clean