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 |