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Old 01-13-19 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
Must-have gear for commuting?

…My list was meant to be comprehensive, especially for the beginning cycle-commuter, to consider the possibilities. I added items to the list such as a bell, and camcorder, which I don’t carry, though have considered a camera.

Yet to some subscribers, e.g. on the A&S Forum, a camera, and/or a bell seem to be a must-have. …
Originally Posted by wphamilton
Way too much for "must-have" gear. The only gear you must have is the bike. Everything else is situational and preference.
Originally Posted by wphamilton
…So whatever I LIKE to have on me or with me, the only thing that I MUST have is the bike itself and frankly that could work for 99% of my commutes (or more).

It's not just a semantic distinction. If we're talking to new commuters, new cyclists, as Jim mentioned, it's not really doing them a favor to point to all of the goodies as "must-have" when they're really not. Don't make it harder and more elaborate than it has to be…
Originally Posted by CliffordK
The OP asked about "Favorite Gear", rather than "Must Haves"…
How about describing such gear as “Don’t leave home without it.”?

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