Bike and
Bicycle Touring Packing List for Camping and Traveling.
I am reluctant to post our packing list because it
draws debate and criticism from those who enjoy what I call "arm
chair bicycle touring". Our gear packing list is constantly
changing therefore it is a work in progress. This list contains the
bicycle touring and travel equipment we bring with us and not
what I think all bike tourists should have with them. What a
traveler or tourist brings with them is a personal decision. Keep
in mind that we do not always have every item with us.
We have different gear for each continent we are visiting depending on
the climate, terrain, and economic level. I have tried to note these
distinctions where they apply. I hope this equipment packing list
provides you with ideas for your next international or domestic bicycle
tour.
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MAIN PACKING LIST
Touring Bicycles and Accessories
Panniers / Bike Bags
Camping
Buying Camping Equipment
Tent and Ground Cloth
Tarp
Sleeping Bag Water proof stuff sack
Sleeping pad
Camp Stove
Pots and Pans
Water Filter
Water Storage / Solar Shower
Flash Light (Torch)
Electronics
Camp chair
Tools, Spare Parts, and Repair Kits
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Tools |
Spare Parts and repair
kits |
-Tube patch kit
-Tire levers
-Tire pump
-Chain Tool
-Allen Key Set
-Cassette Cracker (remover)
-chain ring bolt wrench (spanner)
-17-18 mm Cone wrench (spanner)
-Chain Lube / Rag
-drive train cleaning brush
-Spoke Wrench
-Spare Spokes
-wire emergency spoke
-8,9,10 mm Wrenches (spanner)
-15 mm (cone) Pedal / 32 mm Headset -Wrench (spanner)
-Crank Puller-Bottom Bracket Tool-Multi Tool - Leatherman (Knife, Pliers, screw drivers, needle nose pliers,
file, Etc.) |
-Spare Tubes
-Frame Bolts
-Zip Ties
-Shift/Brake Cable and housing
-Electrical. Tape
-Duct Tape (not pictured)
-Bike Grease
-Short Chain Piece
-Spare Brake Pads
-hose clamps-Pannier Repair Kit
-Stove Repair Kit
-Sewing Kit (not pictured)
-Water filter repair kit |
For
continents where we plan on extended wilderness camping and/or
riding where modern spare parts are limited.
-Spare Foldable Tire
-Rear Axel
-Tent Repair Kit
-SIS Cable Cutter
-Adjustable Wrench: I rarely carry this because adjustable wrenches
(spanner) can be found in most gas stations around the world. Eye glasses repair kit (we no longer wear
eye glasses) |
Kitchen
-Cooking knife
-Spices
-Olive oil
-Iodine Tablets
-Zip Lock Bags-Coffee
-Sweetener
-Creamer
-Peanut Butter (When we can find it)
- We always have at least two meals with us but in remote areas we
carry up to 2 weeks supply of food staples.
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-Pots and Pans
: 4 quart pan, two pots, coffee cup for Tim, coffee cup for Cindie.
-Utensils: 2 Sporks
-Tea Strainer
-can opener
-Pot scrubber
-Liquid soap
-dish drying rag: only carried when we are camping/cooking a lot |
Camping Stove
-Stove
- Fuel bottle: size depends on the continent we are
traveling and the frequency of gas / petrol stations
-Lighters
-Stove Repair Kit
Electronics
Computer
Laptop Computer
Software/CD ROM/DVD
Microphone
Network Cable and coupler |
Music / News Radio
MP3 / Cable
Portable Speakers
Shortwave radio
Headphones |
Still / Video Camera
Video / Still Camera
Extra 8 Hour Battery
Power Cord
Cleaning Kit
Lenses - Zoom - Wide Angel - filter
Mini Tripod
Mini DV Tapes
Memory Stick
USB Cable / Fire Wire |
Power and Electricity
NiMh AA Rechargeable Batteries
AA Battery Charger
Power Converter for Battery Charger
3 way splitter (US Plug) Extension Cord |
Other
Flash Light (Torch)
Head Lamp
Bike Flashing Tail Lights
Altimeter / Compass watch
Bike Computer |
Articles Electronics and
bicycle tours
How do I obtain electricity
Why not a solar panel. |
Water
Purification/Storage Department 10 Liter Water Container/Solar shower
Shower Head Iodine tablets
Water Filter
Water filter repair kit
Health
Lip Balm
Sunscreen
Insect Repellant
Mosquito coils
Toilet paperscissors Lotion
Fingernail clippers
email cindie for her personal list |
SHOWER BAG Tooth brush
Tooth paste
Pack towel
Brush
Comb
Shampoo
Soap
Razor |
| first aid kit |
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Clothing Helmet
Sunglasses
-Bandana Cycling Clothing
Cycling jersey
Cycling tights
Cycling shorts
Cycling gloves
Cycling shoes
Light weight wool socks
Wind/rain jacket and pants
Gore-Tex socks
Camping Clothing
Long underwear top
Long underwear bottom
Fleece jacket
Fleece pants
Short sleeve shirt
Convertible pants
Swim suit
Sun hat
Bandana
Cold weather hat
Sandals
Nylon Stuff Sack
Laundry bag
Papers and Money
Maps water proof case Travel books Vault
Passports
Visa card
ATM card
Birth certificate
Social security card
Drivers license
Security
combination lock
Cable
Knife
Pepper Spray
Pac safe
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