Bike touring packing

When packing for a bike tour there are many things you have to consider. The two most important things are size and weight. Everything you will have with you you also have to have on the back of your bike. Bringing extra items that are never used is always a struggle, especially when going out on the first tour. Here is our basic list of what we bring with us on our bike tours.

Getting the bike touring kit list is pretty damn crucial. Whether you’re a seasoned tourer or a complete newbie, having an enjoyable trip all comes down to having the right cycling equipment. We had tons of email asking us about our gear, so we've put together this complete list to help you know what to pack for you next trip. #cycletouring #biketouring #biketouringpackinglist #packinglist #overlandtravel #sustainabletravel

Learn how to pack for a multiday bike tour, including where to put things and how to distribute weight for a more stable ride.

Learn how to get started bike touring, including what bike to ride, where to go, what to wear and what gear to bring.

Two Years In... Packing for a Long-Term Bike Tour Photos and words by Ryan Wilson Packing for a trip that spans multiple years can be a bit daunting. Especially when you’ll be passing through just about every zone of climate you can possibly imagine, from the humidity and heat of the Peruvian jungle to the bitter cold of winter in the mountains of Patagonia... Dragging the bike up rugged 16,000ft hiking trails, across remote dirt roads, or even the occasional stretch of asphalt. Walking the…

Ultimate Bike Touring Gear Checklist & PDF For Cycle Touring and Bikepacking. Practical Info on How to Pack for Bike Touring and Much More!

Ok, you guys, here it is, my complete packing list of what I took with me on the Tour Aotearoa. As a bike packing newbie, or rookie, whatever you want to call it, I really looked for these sorts of posts to see what people took with them, what worked and what didn’t work, as I had no idea where to b

Bike touring gear list for one week credit card bike touring - What I am taking with me for a one week bicycle tour in Greece

Click here for our post about our bikepacking gear list with detailed photos and a complete packing list, to help you plan your next bikepacking adventure.

Curious about the kinds of mechanical issues that come up during 15,000 miles of bikepacking and touring? Here are twelve of my own bike repair disasters, how I fixed them, and what I learned.