Packing list – cycling
Everything that you need for your next cycling trip
What do you need to take with you for a cycling trip from Berlin to Beijing? We got hold of some tips from two adventurers who are sure to know: Nono and Max are Biking Borders - and are currently on their way to Beijing ... by bike. It goes without saying that both of them love travelling, but there’s more behind the story of Biking Borders. Nono and Max wanted to “make a difference”. They wanted to raise awareness and help build a school in Guatemala from the donations collected during their 15,000 km trip. And even if your next cycle trip isn’t quite as long as this mammoth transcontinental journey, it is nonetheless worth taking the following tips on board so you are not loaded down with unnecessary ballast. That’s why we have prepared a pack list from the tips given to us by the two adventurers so you are sure not to forget anything important.
Bike and accessories pack list:
- 1x touring bike
- 1x ergonomic saddle
- 1x bike helmet
- 2x saddlebags (back)
- 2x saddlebags (front)
- 1x handlebar bag
- 1x drypack
- 1x triangular frame bag
- 1x side-view mirror
- 1x set of lights
- 3x bottle holder
- 2x locks
- 1x bell
Your tent pack list:
- 1x tent
- 1x camping mat
- 1x inflatable pillow
- 1x head torch
- 1x sleeping bag
- 1x water bag (10 litres)
Clothing:
- 1x rain jacket
- 1 x softshell jacket
- 1x fleece jackets
- 2x shirts
- 3x T-shirts
- 1x zip-off trousers
- 1x pair of shorts
- 1x rain pants
- 2x cycling shorts
- 1x swimming trunks/swimming costume
- 1x thermal underwear
- 2x thermal socks
- 3x pairs of socks
- 1x pair of gloves
- 1x cycling gloves
- 1x cap
- 1x trekking shoes
- 1x outdoor sandals
- 2x hand towels
- 1x sun hat
- 1x watch
- 1x pair of sunglasses
- 1x bandanna
Electrical equipment:
- 1x reflex camera
- 1x action cam
- 1x microphone
- 3x power banks
- 1x solar panel
- 1x Gnarbox 256GB
- 1x mobile phone
- 1x tripod
- 1x ebook
Cooking utensils:
- Petrol-fuelled cooker
- 2x pots
- 1x cutlery
- 1x plate
- 1x mug
- 1x sponge
- 1x tea towel
- 1x selection of herbs
- 1x foldaway tray
- 1x espresso maker
- 1x lighter
Tools:
- 1x pocket knife
- 1x rope
- 1x compass
- 1x hip flask
- 1x corkscrew
- 1x axe
- 4x carabiner
- 1x duct tape
- 1x travel toolbox
- 1x oil for chains
- 1x lubricant
- 2x repair kit
Spare parts:
- 4x inner tube
- 1x bicycle chain
- 1x brake pads
- 2x spokes
First-aid kit:
- 1x cycle set
- 1x headache pills
- 1x Immodium
- 1x antibiotics
- 1x Vaseline
- 1x iodine
- 2x tape
- 1x tiger balm (white)
- 1x tiger balm (red)
- 1x After Bite
- 1x thermometer
- 1x tick tong
- 1x bandage and plasters
- 1x mosquito spray
- 1x sun cream
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