Packing Check Lists
On bike items and luggage
No | Item |
1 |
Handlebar bag (water proof) e.g. Ortlieb with map/phone holder |
2 | Rack mounted rear bag e.g. Ortlieb OR bike packing rear bag e.g. Apidura |
3 | Water bottle cages and bottles |
4 | Pump |
5 |
Frame mounted Tool pouch e.g. Revelate Jerrycan |
Cycling Clothes
No | Item |
1 | Helmet |
2 |
Scull cap, leg & arm warmers, rain-booties, cycling socks, gloves (short
& long) |
3 |
Bike pants with chamois insert and if wanted chamois creme |
4 | Short sleeve cycling jersey |
5 |
Long sleeve jersey or a sweater that can double as warm layer and evening wear |
6 |
Rain proof jacket, ideally designed for cycling |
7 |
Rain proof cycling pant (if significant rain likely) |
Evening Clothes
No | Item |
1 | Light weight shirt and long pant ±hiking shorts |
2 | Underwear, socks, t-shirt, boxers for sleep |
3 | Sweater (may double as a warm layer on cold downhills) |
4 |
Swim wear if desired |
Tools, parts, accessories
No | Item |
1 |
Spare inner tube (and spare tire if going to remote areas), patch kit |
2 | Multi tool including chain tool |
3 | Spare spokes, spare chain link if you have, M5 bolt and nut |
4 | Zip tie, electrical tape |
5 | Chain lube and shop rag, ±rubber glove |
6 | Head- and tail light and associated chargers and plug adapter (e.g. US/Europe) |
7 | Pedal wrench, co-motion tool, torque wrench (to stay with bike box) |
8 | Swiss knife |
8 |
Cell phone for navigation or GPS
device |
Personal Items
No | Item |
1 |
Tooth brush, floss & paste |
2 | Shaver |
3 | Conditioner (infrequently available at hotels outside the US) ± shampoo |
4 | Deodorant |
5 |
Sun screen |
6 |
Insect repellent (depending on area) |
7 |
Needed medications |