What to pack???
I try to be a minimalist and take as little as possible without being too extreme. My motto is definitely “Less is better” when it comes to packing. I will be packing all of my stuff in Ziploc bags that I can compress.
Here is what I have come up with for a basic packing list so far:
- 2 pairs of canvas shorts
- 1 pair of riding shorts
- 1 pair of swim trunks
- 3 pairs of underwear
- 1 hooded sweatshirt
- 1 regular sweatshirt
- 2 pairs of long pants (sweats and jogging pants)
- 3 short sleeve shirts
- 1 long sleeve shirt
- 1 sleeveless shirt
- 2 pairs of socks
- adventure cycling sun blocking hat (neck)
- 1 regular ball cap
- Riding gloves
- Helmet
- Bungee straps
- 1 small first aid kit
- 1 small cleanup kit
- 2 pairs of shoes
- Camelback for water
- Basic raingear (pants and hooded jacket)
- Maps
- GPS
- Phone and charger
- Spare battery pack
- SPOT Tracker
- 1 small bicycle repair kit
- Hex key tool set
- Tire change tool
- 2 spare tubes
- Leatherman tool
- Chain lube
- Bike lock
- Fanny pack
- LOTS of Ziploc bags (assorted sizes)
- 2 small snack containers (jelly beans and peanut butter crackers)
- Business cards
- Dehydrated rags (add water and they expand)
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Aspirin
- Towel
- Sunglasses
- 2 set of reading glasses
- Stickers (with my ride logo and info)
- Wallet with LOTS of McDonalds gift cards
- Empty wallet to collect receipts