Equipment Sheet
-Bicycle Touring-

Note:  Most of these items are for long over-night trips.  Eliminate the superfluous items when planning for your own trip.  These are almost every item you would or could ever need.  Some are over-kill.

Checklist for Bicycle Tours


   Special Items
To Wear While Riding
Clothing for Changing Weather
Clothing to Wear Off the Bike
Spare Clothing
Miscellaneous Personal Gear
Camping Gear
Repair Items and Spares
Hobby Items
panniers/other packs
stuff sacks/
plastic bags
water bottles
map(s)
     -compass
     -guidebook
     -map measurer
first aid kit
money
     -travelers checks
     -credit cards
locking device
leg light or Belt Beacon
    -spare bulb & batteries
Passport & other ID
watch
helmet
sunglasses
rearview mirror
cycling jersey or other shirt
cycling gloves
cycling shorts
socks
cycling shoes
underwear
arm warmers
leg warmers
    -cycling tights/warm-up pants
    -long sleeved jersey
sweater, vest, or jacket
    -windbreaker
wool/cotton hat
    -sun hat
    -warm gloves
rain suit
booties for rain or cold
shoes for walking
long pants
   -jacket
clean underwear
bathing suit
socks
"night-out" clothing
cycling shorts
jersey or T-shirt
underwear
socks
tank tops
glasses or contacts
pocket knife
toilet paper
sunscreen
hand cleaner
all-purpose biodegradable soap
small towel
tooth brush
tooth powder
dental floss
brush
razor
mirror
feminine toiletries or grooming items
petroleum jelly
book
tent 
sleeping bag
pad or mattress
stove
fuel
pots
   -frying pan
utensils
cup
bowl
headlamp or flashlight
   -batteries
   -spare bulb
butane lighter or matches in waterproof case
water carrier & purifier
  -tablets or solution
pot scrubber
bug spray
condiments
beverage mixers
extra food
repair kit
pump
tape
parachute cord
spare tire
spare tube
sewing kit
pedal strap
spokes
camera, film, film mailers
binoculars
nature or cultural guides
fishing gear
writing materials
pocket or travel games

For the specific class trip lists look at the long trip versus short trip page.


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