Download Packing List for Bicycle Touring (pdf)
| HANDLEBAR BAG | CAMPING GEAR | COOKING GEAR | TOOLS AND PARTS |
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| warm gloves bike computer small stuff sack needed meds Sunscreen hand sanitizer Kleenex travel wipes toilet paper in ziplock hat mini first aid kit comb/brush dog spray (optional) sunglasses maps, guides wallet (ID, Health card, travel insurance, etc.) Knife Camera Cell phone MISC water bottles bike lock helmet cycling shoes booties (for rain – grocery bags work in a pinch) electronic/computer gadgets as desired (plug -in or solar chargers) | Thermarest or substitute sleeping bag small pillow or stuff sack straps to tie things together and on your racks clothesline/rope ziplock bags headlamp/flashlight extra batteries bike lights lighter clothes detergent or Camp Suds water container/shower with strap thin nylon tarp water filter if needed fire starters | fuel mess kit (fry pan, pots) cup with lid spatula, pot gripper, lighter/matches, detergent, pan cleaner, spices, oil FOOD SUGGESTIONS peanut butter jam, honey egg mix or eggs skim milk powder juices Gatorade mix bagels/buns/wraps, etc. Vegetables fruit coffee / tea cheese oatmeal dried meals/noodles/chili/soups/pasta GORP freeze-dried meal favourite spices canned salmon, sardines, etc. | – (dependent on your skill level – don't carry it if you don't know how to use it) The essentials are tube tire levers pump chain lube screwdriver allen keys spokes and/or “S” spokes patch kit various Multi-tools are available – (bigger is not necessarily better) test to make sure it works for you) cables (rear brake and derailleur, yoke) spoke wrench duct tape chain tool |
| PERSONAL | FOOD SUGGESTIONS | ADDITIONAL | |
| toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, shaving supplies, sink stopper and quarters or loonies, floss, toothbrush and paste) camp towel 2+ underwear 1 cotton or wool socks 2 polypro socks bathing suit wind pants rain gear sandals cycling jersey(s) T-shirt fleece jacket cycling shorts and tights non-cycling clothes as desired | peanut butter jam, honey egg mix or eggs skim milk powder juices Gatorade mix bagels/buns/wraps, etc. Vegetables fruit coffee / tea cheese oatmeal dried meals/noodles/chili/soups/pasta GORP freeze-dried meal favourite spices canned salmon, sardines, etc | a good book or e-reader notebook and pen addresses binoculars a comfy “situpon” cards, games small backpack anvil bricks for ballast lead weights or cast-iron fry pans *last three items only for the really dedicated cycle-tourist in training! |
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