
*[nice to have]
This is my up to date week bikepacking trip kit list. I figured I may as well share it with everyone as it's gone all the way round my local circles and people seem to dig it.
Obviously not everyone is like me and can stomach being gross for as long, and may want more clothes. I'm pretty much maxing on storage as is so this isn't really an option for me.
Bags:
12l saddlebag with stabiliser system
13-20l roll either harnessed or lashed to the bars
7l frame bag (or as above, a 2l frame bag and toolbag/bottles with extra water.
2x feed bags
1l top tube bag
If needed, 3-10l rucksack for hydration and layers.
Tools: (frame bag)
Multitool with chain breaker, 6mm, 8mm allen keys and t25 torx head.
At least one spare tube of correct size.
Spare brake pads
Spare hanger
Spare quicklink
Zip ties
Tyre levers
Pump
If tubeless
Pouch of sealant
Plug kit
Plugs
Tyre boots
Co2 or high volume pump for seating beads.
if tubed
2x tubes
Puncture repair kit
Clothes (between self, front, rear and frame bag)
Waterproof coat
Bib shorts x1
Baselayer x 1
fleece/hoody
Down jacket or gilet
Long johns
Sleep shirt
Socks x 2 (one for riding one for sleeping)
[towel]
[swim shorts]
Sleep System (front bag)
2 season bag
Tent or bivvy/tarp or hammock/tarp
(if you have poles strap them to your downtube, put your pegs in the bottom of your frame bag with your tools)
Pad or underquilt
[headnet]
[groundsheet]
Pillow
Lights
Headtorch
Front and rear signal lights.
Front floodlight if likely to be riding after dark)
Water (I use a 5l running pack)
Hydration vest (ideally the back padding should be minimal to allow for cooling)
2l bladder
One collapsible bottle for camp water.
Filtration or chlorine tabs, or both
electrolyte tabs
Extra bottles if frame allows.
Medkit (frame bag/top tube bag)
Mylar blanket
Alcohol hand gel
Small patch and bandage.
Skin closure strips.
Mini-scissors
Sewing kit with curved needle.
Cook-kit (rear)
100g gas per 3 days of travel
Stove
Pot
Lighter
Sponge cut in half
Mini bottle of washing up liquid.
One day's worth of food
One day's worth of snacks
Toiletries (rear)
Wipes + tissues
Ziplock bag
[trowel]
Sun tan lotion
toothbrush/toothpaste
Sonder/alpkit brand loyalty not required.
by Famous_Weather2012
7 Comments
Apologies for the formatting, was meant to be a nice neat list.
This is a great post. Recently I did my first bikepacking trip and was kind of forced to buy a trail running vest to transport more water and man was it such a great idea. Not only was it perfect for water and snacks, it was perfect for carrying my little point and shoot in one of the pockets.
Also your packing list is pretty spot on, I found packing light was perfect for me.
Thanks for sharing! 👊🏻
Great list! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing this. Great post!
Sorry if I missed it, which cathedral are you at?
I’m sure it’s not on your kit list, but where’s the church in the background?