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Bikepacking
A collection of my bikepacking gear, tech, and camping equipment for those adventures on two wheels.

Example Packing List: 4-Day Bikepacking Trip (Hotel Edition)
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Item | Category | Where? |
---|---|---|
Hydration vest | Bike bag | On person/bike |
Frame bag | Bike bag | On person/bike |
Saddle bag | Bike bag | On person/bike |
Top tube bag | Bike bag | On person/bike |
Rear bike light (spare) | Tools & bike gear | Frame bag |
Front bike light (spare) | Tools & bike gear | Frame bag |
2x Spare tubes | Tools & bike gear | Frame bag |
Tire levers | Tools & bike gear | Frame bag |
Patch kit | Tools & bike gear | Frame bag |
Chain link & spare links | Tools & bike gear | Frame bag |
Bike multitool | Tools & bike gear | Top tube bag |
Chain oil | Tools & bike gear | Frame bag |
Mini pump | Tools & bike gear | Frame bag |
Bike lock | Tools & bike gear | On person/bike |
HRM chest strap | Tech | On person/bike |
Powerbank | Tech | Frame bag |
Dual USB charger | Tech | Frame bag |
Smartphone | Tech | Hydration vest |
EBook reader | Tech | Saddle bag |
Garmin Varia | Tech | On person/bike |
Main front bike light | Tech | On person/bike |
Bike computer | Tech | On person/bike |
Headphones | Tech | Hydration vest |
USB-C cable | Tech | Frame bag |
Garmin watch | Tech | On person/bike |
Micro USB cable | Tech | Frame bag |
Leg warmers | Bike clothing | Hydration vest |
Arm warmers | Bike clothing | Hydration vest |
Cycling cap | Bike clothing | Hydration vest |
Cycling Baselayer | Bike clothing | On person/bike |
Rain jacket | Bike clothing | Hydration vest |
Rain overshoes | Bike clothing | Hydration vest |
Bikeshorts | Bike clothing | On person/bike |
Cycling shoes | Bike/leisure clothing | On person/bike |
Cycling glasses | Bike clothing | On person/bike |
Cycling jersey | Bike clothing | On person/bike |
Helmet | Bike clothing | On person/bike |
Zinc ointment | Toiletries | Saddle bag |
Chamois cream | Toiletries | Frame bag |
Sunscreen | Toiletries | Frame bag |
Toothbrush | Toiletries | Saddle bag |
Mini deodorant | Toiletries | Saddle bag |
Lip balm | Toiletries | Frame bag |
Toothpaste | Toiletries | Saddle bag |
First aid kit | Toiletries | Frame bag |
Wet wipes / sanitizer | Toiletries | Frame bag |
Glasses case & spare lenses | Leisure clothing | Frame bag |
1x Underwear | Leisure clothing | Saddle bag |
1x T-shirt | Leisure clothing | Saddle bag |
Long cycling jacket | Leisure clothing | Saddle bag |
Microfiber towel | Leisure clothing | Saddle bag |
1x Socks | Bike/leisure clothing | Saddle bag |
1x Short sports shorts | Leisure clothing | Saddle bag |
Flip-flops | Leisure clothing | Saddle bag |
1x Dextro pack | Food | Top tube bag |
2x Pickup bars | Food | Top tube bag |
1x Gummy bears | Food | Top tube bag |
Hydration bladder | Food | Hydration vest |
Magnesium & electrolytes | Food | Frame bag |
4x Energy bars | Food | Top tube bag |
950ml water bottle | Food | On person/bike |
750ml water bottle | Food | On person/bike |
Wallet | Documents & valuables | Hydration vest |
Note:
All items are for a hotel-based trip (no tent, sleeping bag, or stove needed). Adjust clothing and food quantities based on weather and personal needs, in this case it was quite warm, so I left a lot of clothes at home.
Bike Equipment
- SKS GERMANY SUPERSHORT Minipumpe für Fahrräder
- SKS GERMANY TOM 18 Multitool
- SKS GERMANY SKS Racer Straps 800 Packtasche schwarz 1size
- Kryptonite Kryptolok Schlösser Schwarz 5mm/100cm
- Schwalbe ONE Plus Performance Drahtreifen // 32-622 (700x32C)
- Rovativ® Bikepacking Oberrohrtasche schraubbar [1 Liter]
- ABUS Spezialschloss Combiflex 2502/85
Bike Tech
- Garmin Varia RTL516 Rücklicht
- Garmin Edge 1040
- Garmin epix™ (Gen 2) - Sapphire
Camping Equipment
- Outdoro Reisehandtuch
- WINGONEER Paracord 4mm, 100ft
- Sea to Summit Telos TR2 Bikepack Firstzelt, 2-Personen, 215x135x109cm, grün
- Trangia 35-5 UL/BL Sturmkocher mit Antihaft-Geschirr, Spiritus, schwarz