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Bikepacking

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

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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ItemCategoryWhere?
Hydration vestBike bagOn person/bike
Frame bagBike bagOn person/bike
Saddle bagBike bagOn person/bike
Top tube bagBike bagOn person/bike
Rear bike light (spare)Tools & bike gearFrame bag
Front bike light (spare)Tools & bike gearFrame bag
2x Spare tubesTools & bike gearFrame bag
Tire leversTools & bike gearFrame bag
Patch kitTools & bike gearFrame bag
Chain link & spare linksTools & bike gearFrame bag
Bike multitoolTools & bike gearTop tube bag
Chain oilTools & bike gearFrame bag
Mini pumpTools & bike gearFrame bag
Bike lockTools & bike gearOn person/bike
HRM chest strapTechOn person/bike
PowerbankTechFrame bag
Dual USB chargerTechFrame bag
SmartphoneTechHydration vest
EBook readerTechSaddle bag
Garmin VariaTechOn person/bike
Main front bike lightTechOn person/bike
Bike computerTechOn person/bike
HeadphonesTechHydration vest
USB-C cableTechFrame bag
Garmin watchTechOn person/bike
Micro USB cableTechFrame bag
Leg warmersBike clothingHydration vest
Arm warmersBike clothingHydration vest
Cycling capBike clothingHydration vest
Cycling BaselayerBike clothingOn person/bike
Rain jacketBike clothingHydration vest
Rain overshoesBike clothingHydration vest
BikeshortsBike clothingOn person/bike
Cycling shoesBike/leisure clothingOn person/bike
Cycling glassesBike clothingOn person/bike
Cycling jerseyBike clothingOn person/bike
HelmetBike clothingOn person/bike
Zinc ointmentToiletriesSaddle bag
Chamois creamToiletriesFrame bag
SunscreenToiletriesFrame bag
ToothbrushToiletriesSaddle bag
Mini deodorantToiletriesSaddle bag
Lip balmToiletriesFrame bag
ToothpasteToiletriesSaddle bag
First aid kitToiletriesFrame bag
Wet wipes / sanitizerToiletriesFrame bag
Glasses case & spare lensesLeisure clothingFrame bag
1x UnderwearLeisure clothingSaddle bag
1x T-shirtLeisure clothingSaddle bag
Long cycling jacketLeisure clothingSaddle bag
Microfiber towelLeisure clothingSaddle bag
1x SocksBike/leisure clothingSaddle bag
1x Short sports shortsLeisure clothingSaddle bag
Flip-flopsLeisure clothingSaddle bag
1x Dextro packFoodTop tube bag
2x Pickup barsFoodTop tube bag
1x Gummy bearsFoodTop tube bag
Hydration bladderFoodHydration vest
Magnesium & electrolytesFoodFrame bag
4x Energy barsFoodTop tube bag
950ml water bottleFoodOn person/bike
750ml water bottleFoodOn person/bike
WalletDocuments & valuablesHydration 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
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