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Backpacking Stove (in stuff bag or cook pot).Nylon Stuff Sacks (various sizes for clothes + gear).
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Air Pillow (or use extra clothes in stuff sack).Air Mattress/Pad+Stuff Sack (i.e.Therm-a-Rest Insul-Mat Z-rest).Sleeping Bag Liner (for mild/cold camping or hostel use).Sleeping Bag (15-20F Down / Synthetic) + Compression Sack.Camping Hammock or Tarp + Tyvek / Poly Ground Sheet.Tent (1/2 man)+(rainfly poles stakes stuff sacks ground sheet) or.mascot/trinket on bike)-don’t ride without one! Dog / Bear Pepper Spray (attach to bike frame).Reflectors (or reflective safety vest or reflective clothes).Bike Lock (key/combo cable is sufficient U-Locks=heavy/overkill).LED Head Light (or use camping headlamp).LCD Cycle Computer (w/ new or extra battery).Water Bottles+Cages and/or Hydration Pack (i.e.Stem Riser / Adjustable Stem (may need if touring w/ mt.Handlebar Extensions w/ Paddled Grip Tape.Comfortable Saddle (personal choice-not racing seat!).Seat / Frame Bag (good for storing tire repair kit).Trunk (Rack) Bag or PVC Dry Bag* (for rainy tours).Rain Covers and/or Plastic Bags (for non-waterproof panniers).Front +/– Rear Rack & Panniers -and/or - Trailer.The bicycle touring gear checklist is incredibly detailed and I’ve decided to share it with you (with Jim’s permission of course), as I know it will help many of you who are currently in the process of planning and preparing for your upcoming trips by bike.Īs Jim notes in his email to me, this is an updated list of everything one might need on a bike tour, but not necessarily everything one SHOULD bring. In response to my recent post on the 10 Important Items You Should Have, But Might Not Think Of Bringing On Your Bike Tour, reader, Jim Dirlam sent me a checklist that he created to help bicycle travelers pack for their upcoming bicycle touring adventures.