In response to my latest put up on the ten Essential Gadgets You Ought to Have, However May Not Assume Of Bringing On Your Bike Tour, BicycleTouringPro.com reader, Jim Dirlam despatched me a guidelines that he created to assist bicycle vacationers pack for his or her upcoming bicycle touring adventures.
The bicycle touring gear guidelines is extremely detailed and I’ve determined to share it with you (with Jim’s permission in fact), as I do know it is going to assist a lot of you who’re presently within the technique of planning and making ready on your upcoming journeys by bike.
As Jim notes in his electronic mail to me, this is an up to date checklist of every little thing one would possibly want on a motorcycle tour, however not essentially every little thing one SHOULD carry.
Bicycle Equipment (mounted to bike)
Entrance +/– Rear Rack & Panniers —and/or — Trailer
Handlebar Bag (+ mounting bracket)
Rain Covers and/or Plastic Baggage (for non-waterproof panniers)
Trunk (Rack) Bag or PVC Dry Bag* (for wet excursions)
Seat / Body Bag (good for storing tire restore package)
Snug Saddle (private alternative—not racing seat!)
Handlebar Extensions w/ Paddled Grip Tape
Stem Riser / Adjustable Stem (may have if touring w/ mt. bike)
Water Bottles+Cages and/or Hydration Pack (i.e. Camelbak )
LCD Cycle Pc (w/ new or further battery)
LED Flashing Tail Gentle
LED Head Gentle (or use tenting headlamp)
Mirror (mounted on handlebar / helmet)
Air Horn / Bell (i.e. Delta AirZound)
Multi-mount (i.e. Topeak BarXtender / Minora SpaceGrip)
Entrance + Rear Fenders
Bungie Cords / Webbing Straps (2-3)
Bike Lock (key/combo cable is enough; U-Locks=heavy/overkill)
Reflectors (or reflective security vest or reflective garments)
Canine / Bear Pepper Spray (connect to bike body)
Bike Mojo (i.e. mascot/trinket on bike)—don’t trip with out one!
Tenting Gear (in numerous stuff sacks)
Tent (1/2 man)+(rainfly;poles;stakes;stuff sacks;floor sheet) or
Tenting Hammock or Tarp + Tyvek / Poly Floor Sheet
Sleeping Bag (15-20F Down / Artificial) + Compression Sack
Sleeping Bag Liner (for delicate/chilly tenting or hostel use)
Air Mattress/Pad+Stuff Sack (i.e.Therm-a-Relaxation; Insul-Mat; Z-rest)
Air Pillow (or use further garments in stuff sack)
Nylon Stuff Sacks (numerous sizes; for garments + gear)
Backpacking Range (in stuff bag or prepare dinner pot)
Gas Bottle (11–22oz: liquid fuel/alcohol or 8oz butane canister)
Prepare dinner Pot (1-2 liter pot w/ lid; aluminum / titanium)
Utensils: Spork / Spoon+Fork+Knife set (lexan / titanium)
Insulated Journey Mug (scorching espresso in camp/city or to tackle bike)
Water Filter/UV Air purifier/Aqua Mira (for backcountry or int’l journey)
Water Tank (i.e.Platypus/MSR: for amassing+pre-filtering+bathe)
*PVC Dry Bag (helpful for conserving giant gadgets dry on rack)
Transportable Camp Chair (i.e. CrazyCreek or ThermaRest chair-kit)
Gentle Backpack / Daypack / Hydrationpack (if doing facet hikes)
Bike Cowl (coated nylon / poly tarp—reduce to suit your bike & gear
Garments Pins (6-8; for drying garments / securing bike cowl at night time)
Mosquito Head Internet (utilized in buggy areas like AK or MN)
Biking Garments (normally carrying, until you trip bare)
Helmet (correct dimension & match) + optionally available Visor
Biking Jersey or Artificial T-Shirt (2-3)
Biking Shorts (1-2 — perhaps 3 for lengthy excursions)
Biking / Artificial Underwear [Boxer/Briefs + Sports Bras] (2-3)
Biking Gloves (1 pr. / 2 pair if on lengthy tour)
Biking Socks (Artificial / Wool; 2-3 pr. i.e. Coolmax )
Clipless Biking Footwear (or path/trainers if utilizing toe-clips)
Foul-Climate Biking Garments (in nylon stuff sack)
Lengthy-Sleeve Jersey / Gentle-Mid Artificial/Wool Zip Shirt (1)
Biking Lengthy-Tights / Insulated Windpants (1)
Rain Jacket + Pants (1 set — waterproof nylon / Gore-Tex )
Fall/Winter Gloves / Mittens+Liners (1 pr.)
Artificial Helmet Liner / Sweat Bands / Bandana (1)
Helmet Liner / Cranium Cap / Fleece or Wool Hat (1)
Balaclava / Neoprene Face Masks (1)
Arm + Leg Heaters (1+1 pr.)
Waterproof Socks (1pr. — i.e. Sealskinz / Gore-Tex )
Waterproof Rain Booties / Gaiters (1 pr.)
Helmet Cowl (1)
Camp + City Garments (in nylon stuff sack)
Clear Artificial / Cotton T-Shirt / Collared Journey Shirt (1)
Fleece Jacket/Vest or Mid/Heavy L/S Pullover (1)
Artificial Mountaineering / Operating / Swim Shorts (1/1)
Artificial Pants / Convertable Pants/Shorts w/ elastic+belt (1)
Artificial Underwear (1 + clear/dry briefs—off the bike)
Base Layer (artificial lengthy underwear prime+backside—1 set)
Artificial / Wool (heat!) Socks (1 pr.)
Baseball Cap / Visor / Solar Hat (1)
Sandals / Rubber Clogs / Flip-Flops / Operating Footwear (1 pr.)
Meals Bag (in zip-lock luggage inside nylon stuff sack)
50′ Nylon Wire (for hanging meals; carabiner hooked up+small sack)
Meals + Snacks
Multi-Spice (i.e. Mrs. Sprint ) or Particular person Spices (in movie canisters)
Sports activities / Vitality Drink Mixes (i.e. Gatorade powder)
Paperwork (in pockets / journey pouch / handlebar bag)
Drivers License (or different official photograph ID)
Passport (if touring worldwide)
ATM / Debit Card
Credit score Card(s) (w/ financial institution’s hotline # to name if misplaced / stolen)
Money (+ further $20 in $1’s & change—for merchandising / laundry)
Private / Traveler’s Checks
Journey Tickets (airline / prepare / bus)
Photocopies (passport / license; saved in separate place)
Emergency Contact Information (on biz card / journal / wrist band)
Well being +/– Journey Insurance coverage Card
Pupil ID Card / Youth Hostel Card
Cellphone Calling Card
Contacts Listing (household / mates) + Stamps (for postcards)
Biz Playing cards (w/ contact information: title/e-mail/web site/handle/telephone)
Private Gadgets (normally carrying and/or in handlebar bag)
Watch (+ alarm; altimeter; barometer; compass—i.e. Suunto )
Sun shades (+ case; further lenses; neck strap; cleansing fabric)
Contact Lenses (+ lens case; lens resolution)
Eyeglasses (+ case)
Sunscreen (SPF 30+; sweatproof; spray is extra handy)
Insect Repellent (25% DEET or different)
Lip Balm (i.e. Chapstick / Blistex)
Devices + Journey Gadgets (in handlebar bag)
Cell Cellphone + Charger
LED Headlamp + Batteries
Digital Digital camera; Reminiscence Playing cards; Charger; Case (+ equipment)
Further Battery; Card Reader; Mini Tripod; Display Defend; Lens
iPod / mp3 Participant (Radio; Recorder + Earphones; Charger)
GPS (+ charger / batteries / bar mount — i.e. Garmin; Magellan )
USB Flash Drive (for images; maps; waypts; bookmarks; contacts)
USB mini cable (for importing images, and so forth.)
PDA / Pocket-Mail Machine (turning into out of date)
Laptop computer Pc (+ carry case; charger; equipment, and so forth.)
NOAA Climate Radio (helpful for lengthy/distant excursions)
2-Approach Radio (i.e. Motorola; helpful for group / SAG excursions)
Maps (in case/zip-lock—i.e. AdventureCyc /Rand McNally /AAA )
Guidebook (in zip-lock; i.e. Lonely Planet ; Frommer’s )
Pen (2) + Sharpie (black marker) + Highlighter (for marking maps)
Journal (small pocket book—or voice recording machine)
Studying E book / Journal
Small Padlock (for hostel lockers—if utilizing)
Binoculars
Bike Instruments + Spare Elements (in pouch or zip-lock)
Air Pump (mini / mid dimension; pack in bag as a substitute of on bike body)
Patch Package + Tire Levers
Spare Tubes 1-2 (+ 1 spare tube for trailer if utilizing)
Presta / Schrader Valve Adapter (1-2)
Tire Stress Gauge
Degreaser (Gunk or biodegradable variety)
Chain Lube (Pedros , White Lightning , and so forth.)
Spokes (3-6; 3 sizes—particular to your wheel)
QR Axle
Trailer QR Axle + Retaining Pins (if utilizing trailer)
Brake Pads (particular to your bike)
Spare Tire (folding bead—for bike or trailer)
Brake/Shift Cable
Nuts + Bolts + Bailing Wire (particularly for racks, brakes, and so forth.)
Hose Clamps + Carriage Bolts (for repairing blown shocks, and so forth.)
Alternative Cleats + {Hardware} (SPD=2 bolt / Look=3 bolt)
Store Rag (Bandana/Helpful Wipes—for cleansing greasy palms)
Bicycle Multi-Device (i.e. Topeak Alien II )—or indiv instruments under:
Screwdrivers; Wrenches: 2-10mm Allen; Spoke; Pedal; Cresent)
Chain Device + Spare Hyperlink(s)
Cassette / Freewheel Removing Device
Fundamental Data of Bike Restore (or handbook / downloaded information)
Extra Restore Gadgets (in pouch or zip-lock)
Multi-Device / Pocket Knife (i.e. Leatherman /Swiss Military /Gerber )
Duct Tape & Electrical Tape (small roll; 1+ yd.)
Plastic Zip Ties (numerous sizes)
Glue / Liquid Thread Lock (Loopy / Gorilla / Loctite —small tube)
Batteries (AAA: for headlamps; bike LEDs; AA: digicam; and so forth.)
Plastic Baggage: (zip-lock / compactor / rubbish—completely different sizes)
Chunk/Stream Valve (for hydration bladder—if utilizing)
Air Mattress Patch Package (or use bike patch package)
Stitching Package (needle; thread; buttons; small security pins, and so forth.)
Folding Stitching Scissors (or use multi-tool / knife)
Security Pins (4-5; giant)
Shoe Laces (or reduce items from nylon twine)
Zipper Pulls (can substitute w/ small zip ties)
Rubber Bands (4-5; heavy-duty)
Seam Sealer (small tube)
Toiletries (in journey pouch or zip-lock)
Journey Towel (i.e. MSR Pack/Towl or chamois)
Washcloth (i.e. bandana or www.ultralighttowels.com)
Cleaning soap / Shampoo; (i.e. Mtn/Camp Suds / Dr. Bonner’s )
Deodorant (journey dimension)
Toothbrush + Toothpaste + Floss or Floss-Sticks
Rest room Paper (small roll in zip-lock) or Helpful/Child Wipes
Hand Sanitizer (i.e. Purell )
Pores and skin Cream (i.e. Noxema or Aloe Vera)—good for wind/sunburn
Nail Clippers + Nail File
Tweezers
Hair Brush / Comb
Hair Ties ‘Scrunchies’ (for lengthy hair)
Disposible Razor (+ shaving cream)—or substitute
Compact Mirror (for contact lens wearers)—or use bike mirror
Lady’s Hygiene Merchandise
Ear Plugs (for sound sleeping in woods, hostels, and so forth.)
Prophylactic (i.e. condoms)—perhaps you’ll get fortunate!
Prescription Treatment
Multi-Nutritional vitamins
First-Assist / Different Toiltries (in pouch or zip-lock)
Band-Aids (assorted sizes & shapes)
First-Assist Ointment (i.e. Neosporin )
Adhesive First-Assist Tape
Moleskin / Blister Bandages
Alcohol Wipes
Cotton Swabs
Compress / Gause Pads (med / giant dimension)
Ibroprophen (i.e. Advil ) / Aspirin (i.e. Bayer )
Anti-Chafing Balm (i.e. Vaseline —for saddle sores)
Anti-Itch Cream (i.e. Hydrocortisone)
Muscle Aid Cream (i.e. Icy-Scorching, Sports activities Cream )
Foot Powder (i.e. Gold Bond )
Anti-Diahearreal Tabs (i.e. Imodium AD )
Antihistimine Tablets (i.e. Benadryl )
Zinc Tablets (i.e. Airborne )—chilly prevention
Sports activities Damage Fabric Bandage
Neoprene Knee / Ankle Wrap
Survival Gadgets (in pouch or zip-lock)
Lighter (butane / disposible) + Storm Matches
Compass (on handlebar / watch / hand)
Whistle
Emergency Area (mylar) Blanket
Private Locator Beacon (i.e. SPOT; ACR Terrafix/Microfix)