A Basic Packing List

Here is the recommended base bikepacking list. Its minimal, and while some some weight weenies could leave a few things out its a great way to get started. Clothing is very dependent on the environment you’ll be in. Generally days are warmer, nights are cooler, so pack accordingly.

Bike

• Bicycle
• Helmet
• Front AND rear bicycle lights (charged)
• Ways to carry all the shit below SAFETLY on your bike

Repair Kit

• Patch kit
• New tube
• Tire (tyre) levers
• Bike pump (CO2 Cartridges are not suitable)
• $1 USD Note, ol’ George Washington, greenback (Tire boot)
• Bicycle multi-tool (allen wrenches, etc)

For your Survival

• First Aid kit
• Pocket Knife
• Cell phone
• Headlamp / Flash light (charged)

Eat

• Camp mug and/or pot
• Spoon/Spork/utensils
• Snacks for two days
  • Bars, granola, trail mix, gummy bears/worms, etc
• Dinner
  • Whatever fuels ya
• Breakfast
  • Whatever fuels ya
• Stove & fuel (If you require cooking)
  • If not, cool
  • If no stove ask to borrow from someone before trip begins

Sleep

• Appropriate temperature rated bag/quilt (You’ll really want to know the rating)
• Sleeping pad
• Shelter
  • Tent
  • Hammock - tarp if needed
    • bug shelter if needed
  • Ground cloth to bivy - tarp if needed
    • w/ bug shelter if needed

Civil

• Additional clothing
• Extra pair of underwear
• Tooth brush and paste
• Sun lotion

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Conditionals:

• If rainy
  • Waterpoof pants, jacket, etc
  • Waterproof gloves
• If cold
  • Gloves
  • Beanie
  • Big Thick Socks
• If hot
  • Bathing suit (you might happen upon swimming opportunities)
  • Extra water carrying capacity
• If no potable water
  • Water filter