What do you pack?
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What do you pack?
One of the questions folks always seem to ask me is "what the heck do you pack and take along on the bike?" so I thought heck I should do a blog post/video about that so I did and it is here:
but in light of that, I'd love to see what some of you take along. I know there are some packing lists out there from some of you, but the question I have is am I missing anything? Do you take more or less? Inquiring minds want to know.
- Cpt. Bob
- Cpt. Bob
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I like your video as a nice overview of what you carry.
BUT the most informative pack-videos I've seen start with a loaded bicycle and unload each item one at a time.
FOR PERFECTION: I'd include a supplementary pack-list WITH weights of each item.
Anyhow, nice work, I enjoyed it.
BUT the most informative pack-videos I've seen start with a loaded bicycle and unload each item one at a time.
FOR PERFECTION: I'd include a supplementary pack-list WITH weights of each item.
Anyhow, nice work, I enjoyed it.
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FTW here is my bikepacking list [Excel file]
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I like your video as a nice overview of what you carry.
BUT the most informative pack-videos I've seen start with a loaded bicycle and unload each item one at a time.
FOR PERFECTION: I'd include a supplementary pack-list WITH weights of each item.
Anyhow, nice work, I enjoyed it.
BUT the most informative pack-videos I've seen start with a loaded bicycle and unload each item one at a time.
FOR PERFECTION: I'd include a supplementary pack-list WITH weights of each item.
Anyhow, nice work, I enjoyed it.
- Cpt. Bob
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FTW here is my bikepacking list [Excel file]
- Cpt. Bob
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No, I don't take all of this stuff with me every trip. Some of it I don't take at all, just stuff I use at campgrounds, etc. when in between bike trips.
I never cook, I eat prepared foods or eat out. I never cooked when I backpacked for years. Never liked cooking outdoors.
***Bicycle***
Bandana
Bear Spray
Bear String
Bike Computer
Blanket
Bug Dope
Cable Ties
Cash
Clear Glasses
Clothes/Shorts/Underwear/Socks/Insulation
Da Brim
Dinotte Tailight and Cord
Emergency Nalgene/Ties/Strap
Extension Cord for Charging Stuff
Gloves/Large/Small
Headlight and Fenix Cord
Helmet
Knife
Lip Stuff
Lock Keys
Lube/Rags
Ortliebs+Straps
Phone
Phone Charger
Pills
Rain Jacket and Pants
Sharpie
Shower Shoes
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Socks
Space Blanket
Spare Tire
Stuff Sack Yellow+Straps
Sunglasses/Regular Glasses
Sunhat
Sunscreen
Sunshirts
Tent/Stake/Straps
Thermarest
Tie-downs
Toothpaste/Toothbrush/Soap/Shampoo
UE Boom/Music Player
U-Lock/Cable/Keys/Alarm
USB Cords
Wallet
Water Bottles
Water/Gallon
White Bag
Yellow High Viz Shirts
CPAP Equipment
Storage Box
CPAP w/Humidifier/Clean Filter
CPAP Power Supply w/Cord
15mm Hose Heated
15mm Hose Unheated*
Small Hose*
Nasal Pillows*
Headgear*
Chinstrap*
Level
Pills*
Extension Cord
Complete Battery Pack
Dual Pigtail*
Distilled Water
Bubblewrap/Rubber Bands*
Sidecover*
Battery+cord+W Plug*
I see your going to Des Moines, you'll have fun!!
Here I be.......
I never cook, I eat prepared foods or eat out. I never cooked when I backpacked for years. Never liked cooking outdoors.
***Bicycle***
Bandana
Bear Spray
Bear String
Bike Computer
Blanket
Bug Dope
Cable Ties
Cash
Clear Glasses
Clothes/Shorts/Underwear/Socks/Insulation
Da Brim
Dinotte Tailight and Cord
Emergency Nalgene/Ties/Strap
Extension Cord for Charging Stuff
Gloves/Large/Small
Headlight and Fenix Cord
Helmet
Knife
Lip Stuff
Lock Keys
Lube/Rags
Ortliebs+Straps
Phone
Phone Charger
Pills
Rain Jacket and Pants
Sharpie
Shower Shoes
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Socks
Space Blanket
Spare Tire
Stuff Sack Yellow+Straps
Sunglasses/Regular Glasses
Sunhat
Sunscreen
Sunshirts
Tent/Stake/Straps
Thermarest
Tie-downs
Toothpaste/Toothbrush/Soap/Shampoo
UE Boom/Music Player
U-Lock/Cable/Keys/Alarm
USB Cords
Wallet
Water Bottles
Water/Gallon
White Bag
Yellow High Viz Shirts
CPAP Equipment
Storage Box
CPAP w/Humidifier/Clean Filter
CPAP Power Supply w/Cord
15mm Hose Heated
15mm Hose Unheated*
Small Hose*
Nasal Pillows*
Headgear*
Chinstrap*
Level
Pills*
Extension Cord
Complete Battery Pack
Dual Pigtail*
Distilled Water
Bubblewrap/Rubber Bands*
Sidecover*
Battery+cord+W Plug*
I see your going to Des Moines, you'll have fun!!
Here I be.......
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No, I don't take all of this stuff with me every trip. Some of it I don't take at all, just stuff I use at campgrounds, etc. when in between bike trips.
I never cook, I eat prepared foods or eat out. I never cooked when I backpacked for years. Never liked cooking outdoors.
***Bicycle***...............
I never cook, I eat prepared foods or eat out. I never cooked when I backpacked for years. Never liked cooking outdoors.
***Bicycle***...............
Also love the bike.
- Cpt. Bob
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I was going to say "Way too much food" until you said for two people. I think that you are taking a lot less than most people take (what no kitchen sink?). Personally, I like to put the lock (combo so I do not ever have to worry about loosing the key) on the handlebar, so I get it easily/ quickly, when I pull up to a store.
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I was going to say "Way too much food" until you said for two people. I think that you are taking a lot less than most people take (what no kitchen sink?). Personally, I like to put the lock (combo so I do not ever have to worry about loosing the key) on the handlebar, so I get it easily/ quickly, when I pull up to a store.
- Cpt. Bob
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Good video!
My list for one week, for multiple weeks I typically just add an extra change of clothes and depending on where I'm going, an extra day or two of food and a folding spare tire.
Frame bag ( Always on the bike)
1 tire tube
1 tire repair kit
1 set tire levers
Multi tool
tire pump
spoke wrench
6’ duck tape (wrapped around a stick)
chain link
3 spokes ( stored in seat post)
1 long derailleur cable ( with 4/40 nut will also work as a brake cable
6 zipties
2 oz bottle of chain lube
1 small pocket knife
LR Pannier:
2 pair of tights ( I don’t cycle bare-legged)
1 pair nylon hiking shorts ( over the tights)
3 pairs of socks
2 jerseys
1 nylon hiking pants
1 nylon or wool pullover
1 causal shirt
3 underwear
1 pullover hat
Personal hygiene kit. (tooth brush, soap,razor, wipes, meds)
1 pair water shoes
1 small towel
RR Pannier :
4+ days of food
single serve coffee filter and coffee
water filter
mess kit
alcohol stove
Stove fuel (carried in water bottle cage)
paring knife
3 quart size ziplock bags
1 kitchen size trash bag.
Cassette wrench and 3’ web strap ( in place of chain whip)
Top of Rear Rack:
Rolled sleeping cushion
Laundry bag
LF Pannier:
Sleeping bag
1 or 2 extra tire tubes.
2 brake pads
RF Pannier:
Tent,Poles & stakes
Ground cover
Handlebar bag:
Camera
Cell Phone and charger
Halt
Maps
Tikka head lamp
LED Tail light
extra batteries
Poncho
Book
First aid kit.
Compass
My list for one week, for multiple weeks I typically just add an extra change of clothes and depending on where I'm going, an extra day or two of food and a folding spare tire.
Frame bag ( Always on the bike)
1 tire tube
1 tire repair kit
1 set tire levers
Multi tool
tire pump
spoke wrench
6’ duck tape (wrapped around a stick)
chain link
3 spokes ( stored in seat post)
1 long derailleur cable ( with 4/40 nut will also work as a brake cable
6 zipties
2 oz bottle of chain lube
1 small pocket knife
LR Pannier:
2 pair of tights ( I don’t cycle bare-legged)
1 pair nylon hiking shorts ( over the tights)
3 pairs of socks
2 jerseys
1 nylon hiking pants
1 nylon or wool pullover
1 causal shirt
3 underwear
1 pullover hat
Personal hygiene kit. (tooth brush, soap,razor, wipes, meds)
1 pair water shoes
1 small towel
RR Pannier :
4+ days of food
single serve coffee filter and coffee
water filter
mess kit
alcohol stove
Stove fuel (carried in water bottle cage)
paring knife
3 quart size ziplock bags
1 kitchen size trash bag.
Cassette wrench and 3’ web strap ( in place of chain whip)
Top of Rear Rack:
Rolled sleeping cushion
Laundry bag
LF Pannier:
Sleeping bag
1 or 2 extra tire tubes.
2 brake pads
RF Pannier:
Tent,Poles & stakes
Ground cover
Handlebar bag:
Camera
Cell Phone and charger
Halt
Maps
Tikka head lamp
LED Tail light
extra batteries
Poncho
Book
First aid kit.
Compass
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