First time bike-packing, and super stoked. I am located in the OC, California area.
Quick List of Some Gear and Reasoning (Forgive the lack of specifics, I have been assembling this gear over the course of a few months so I forget specific names).
Bike: Canyon Grail:ON CF7
-I am a teacher and bike to work almost daily. I like the speed and rush, plus I hate sweating
Front Panniers: Amazon – LIXADA 7L Bags
-Cheap, did the job, and no need to use screws
Handlebar:Rhinowalk Bag
-Phone, wallet, keys, small essentials
Seat Pack: REI Rear Seat Pack
-Good for camp stove and poles from tent
-REI Outlet Sale ($30)
Frame Bag: TEMU
-It was $1. I can’t argue.
Gear in Bags or Backpack:
REI Trail Hut 2
Small Thermal 3M Blanket
Sleeping pad from REI
NALGENE Water Bottle
Minimo Camp Stove + Fuel
Zippo Lighter
Zippo Hand Warmers
First Aid Kit
Spare tube and tools
Assortment of Zip-Ties
TLDR; I got a cool bike with questionable gear.
If anyone has dehydrated food recommendations let me know! I am not picky but I do not like to eat cardboard.
by stressedtfohuman