Bicycle Touring Gear List

By Ethan Maurice | September 3, 2015

Over the summer of 2013, I pedaled 4,450 miles across the United States on a bicycle with my brother. It rocked. You should do it too. Here's a list of everything I brought, so you know what you need.

Camping Gear

  • Lightweight Backpacking Tent

  • Sleeping Pad

  • Sleeping Bag

  • Backpacking Stove

  • Stove Fuel

  • Lighter

  • Backpacking Cooking Pot

  • Lightweight Bowl

  • Lightweight Utensils

  • Platypus or Dromedary Water Bottle (2-3 liter)

Personal Items

  • Cell Phone (& Charger)

  • Laptop, iPad, or Netbook (& Charger)

  • Camera (with Memory Card & Charger)

  • Wallet

  • Personal Documents (Driver's License, Passport, Insurance Card etc.)

  • First Aid Kit

  • Sunscreen

  • Insect Repellent

  • Sunglasses

  • Deodorant

  • Mini Shampoo

  • Toilet Paper (keep in a zip lock bag(before use))

  • Nail Clippers

  • Tooth Brush & Toothpaste

  • Razor

  • Chap Stick

  • Medication

  • Lightweight Towel

Tools

  • Bike Specific Multi-Tool

  • Tire Irons

  • Bicycle Tire Pump

  • Tire Pressure Gage

  • Tire Patch Kit

  • Chain Lube

Bike & Gear

  • Bike

  • Comfortable Seat (Brooks Saddle)

  • Front/Rear Racks with Waterproof Panniers (or Trailer)

  • Handlebar Bag

  • Rear View Mirror

  • Flashing Tail Light

  • Spare Tubes

  • Quality Touring Tires

  • Bike Computer

  • Bike Lock (lightweight, cheap one)

  • Water Bottle Cages

  • Water Bottles

  • Spare Tire

Clothes & Accessories

  • Lightweight Synthetic T Shirts (2 or 3)

  • Cycling Shorts (1 or 2)

  • Synthetic Underwear (2 or 3)

  • Cycling Socks (2 or 3)

  • Cycling Leg & Arm Warmers

  • Fleece or Wool Warm Mid Layer

  • Cycling Rain Jacket

  • Off Bike Shirt

  • Off Bike Shorts

  • Off Bike Pants

  • Cycling Gloves

  • Cold Weather Gloves

  • Sneakers or Cycling Shoes

  • Off Bike Shoes or Sandals

  • Helmet

  • Hat or Beanie

Other Stuff

  • GPS or Maps

  • Headlamp

  • A Set of Spare Batteries

  • Duct Tape (wrap some around a pen or pencil)

  • Zip Lock Bags

  • Nylon Cord (to hang food)

  • Pen & Pencil

  • Journal (for profound thoughts)






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