Here is the list of the equipment that I’ve selected for my Europe bike tour. I’ve used multiple online resources to learn what’s important to take and what’s not really needed. The most useful information for me was in the Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook and on the Veni Vidi Bici Blog.
Clothing
- Helmet
- Cycling glasses with 2 lenses
- Cycling mirror
- 2 T-shirts
- Patagonia Nano Puff jacket
- Castelli bib shorts
- Mountain biking shorts
- 2 pairs cycling socks
- 2 pair boxers
- Mountain biking shoes
- Biking gloves
- Rain jacket
- Mesh bag
- Reflective vest
- Sun sleeves
- Cycling cap
- Hiking pants with zip off legs
- Money belt
- Base layer 32 degrees
- 2 cycling jerseys
- Cycling rain jacket
Camping gear
- MSR Hubba Hubba tent
- Tent footprint
- Tent and pole repair kit
- Sleeping bag in a waterproof compression sack
- Sleeping bag liner
- Inflatable sleeping mat
- Microfiber tower
- Inflatable pillow
- Clothesline
- Mess kit (pot, cup, spork, bowl)
- MSR Whisperlight International stove and fuel bottle
- Campsuds soap
- Matches and lighter
- Leatherman knife
- Nalgene bottle
- Ear plugs
Biking equipment
- Saddle bag
- 2 spare tubes
- Multi tool
- Tire levers
- Patch kit
- Rubber gloves
- ABUS bike lock
- Front light
- Rear light
- BOLT Elemnt bike computer
- Heart rate monitor
- 15 mm wrench for the pedals
- 2 water bottles
- Spare disk brake pads
- Chamois butter
- Sunscreen
- Pump
- Chain lube bottle
- Electrical tape
- First aid kit
- Sharpies
- 10 zip ties
Electronics
- Battery pack with cable
- USB-C adapter
- Universal power adapter
- Universal charging cables
- Headphones
- Spare battery for speed/cadence sensor
- Headlamp
- Action camera with tripod
- Garmin Forerunner watch with charging cable
- Surface Go with charging cable
Bags and panniers
- 2 Ortlieb Bikepacker bags
- Ortlieb handlebar bag
- Big dry bag
- Pack-able backpack
- Big cargo bag for the flight
the bike
Took me 3 hours to pack it. At least it fits in the box. Total box weight is 44 lbs, which is within the allowed limit of 50 lbs.
Nice, looks like you are set! I have the same stove and love it. You’re able to fit everything into two bags? I have two in front and two in back, and a bag in the handlebars which I find super handy for cell phone, camera, etc.
The stove is really good. Very simple and no need to buy and recycle gas cans. Yes, I fit everything into two bags and a handlebar bag. The handlebar bag is indeed very useful and surprisingly it can store a lot of stuff.