I want to share my findings from a survey I sent out.
I asked nine tourers "What's your luxury item", and here are the answers I got. After looking at other forums, I decided this list is pretty complete for non-essential touring items.
EDIT: So as to spare you clicking the link, here are my findings. Thanks for sharing so many below!!
1. Double Kickstand
3. Thermarest/chair
4. Solar Panel
5. Perishables
6. Bluetooth Speakers
7. iPod
8. Film Camera
9. Espresso maker (Back to coffee. So important)
Here are some items that ride that edge between necessary and luxury.
Surly dynamo
Dynamo hub
Physical books
Sketch book
ebook
Tablet/Phablet/iPad/iPhone
Chocolate
Beer/wine
Fresh eggs
Pillow
And, depending on the conditions of your trip, you’ll want to seriously consider:
Extra thermarest
Blanket
Extra jacket
Hot booties
Mosquito net/spray
Electric fan
Hiking boots
Many thanks to the participants of the Tasis Bikes tester survey Jack, Tim, James, Zsolt, Tyler, Dan, Jack, Katherine and Paul! And shout out to Facebook and ****** bike tourers, all legends.
Read my blog "What's Your Luxury Item?"
Please read and let me know if I left any off the list.
Cheers.