Originally Posted by
Abu Mahendra
Fyi, this is what I am carrying on a tour of Bali right now.
A top tube bag with tools, pump & tube, and where I carry small snacks and my face sweat towel.
Toiletries, clothes (cycling shorts, regular shorts, underpants, swimmining trunks and three synthetic shirts), earphones & phone charger in a 8L dry bag. Everything except underpants is synthetic for wash & wear ease, and quick drying.
Smartphone is mounted on handlebar while on the bike, or in my hand/pocket when off the bike.
I wear Teva-like sandals (no worries about shoes getting wet), and Pearl Izumi gloves. Money, ATM/credit card & passport copy in pocket. That's it. Agoda is your friend for accomodation, and street food is ubiquitous, very tasty, and cheap in Malaysia.
Re. rain gear, I dont carry any. In the hot & humid tropics you will wet yourself from the inside from sweating if wearing a jacket. If it rains, I get soaked, I embrace it.
Just got back from Malaysia, and I've been there a couple of times before so give a holler if you need tips.
Yup this is genius. It seems we think almost alike. I'll go for shoes myself and have you tried UNIQLO underwear? Yeah, it's a weird topic to discuss but they have this Air series that's cheap and wicks away the moisture. Rolls up to nothing.
Also agree about the rain. If it rains, I get wet or I stop. This trip is about slowing down, not looking at my watch. And it's not rainy season.