The Comprehensive Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking Gear Checklist

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Bike equipment

• Bike
• Helmet
• Headlight
• Taillight (with blinking option)
• Cable Lock
• Mirror (for handlebar or helmet)
• Fenders
• 2 Water bottles with cages
• Straps/bungee cords
• Saddlebag
• Handlebar bag
• Panniers
• Trailer

Repair Items

• Spare tubes
• Mini-Pump
• Tire levers
• Cycling multi-tool
• Spare spokes
• Spoke wrench
• 6″ adjustable wrench
• General-purpose multi-tool
• Assorted spare nuts and bolts
• Spare tire
• Chain tool
• Master Link replacement
• Chain Lubricant
• Brake and derailleur cables
• Brake and Derailleur cable housing
• Electrical tape
• Repair/duct tape

Camp/Sleeping Gear

• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Sleeping bag liner
• Tent
• Tent ground-cloth
• Inflatable or compressible pillow

Mess Kit

• Cook stove
• Fuel Canister
• Cook Pot
• Long-handled spork
• Pocket Knife
• Water filter

Clothing & Weather Protection

• 2 – cycling jersey’s or sweat wicking shirts
• 2 – cycling bibshorts or shorts
• Cycling Gloves
• Cycling shoes
• 3 – pairs cycling appropriate socks
• Buff/bandana/cap/skullcap
• 1 pair shorts
• Tee shirt
• Warm shirt
• Hiking or everyday pants
• 2 pairs underwear
• Camp flip-flops
• Regular shoes
• Rain Jacket
• Long sleeve sweat wicking shirt
• Sweat wicking base layer
• Weatherproof, full-fingered gloves
• Arm/leg warmers

Personal Items

• Eye protection (sunglasses or clear lenses)
• First-aid items kit
• Medical info/emergency contact card
• Biodegradable Toilet paper
• Sunscreen
• SPF Lip balm
• Insect repellent
• Chamois cream
• Small, quick-dry towel
• Maps
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Floss
• Hand sanitizer
• Multi-purpose soap (ex. Dr. Bronners)
• Camera
• Cell phone
• Cash/credit card/ID/passport
• Body Wipes