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Old 07-30-19 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rivers
Thought I would give this thread an update. I'm gearing up for my first bikepacking trip with some friends, over 4 days at the end of next month. We'll be using our road bikes as we'll be covering between 80-100 miles per day (total mileage is circa 360 miles, none of us are strangers to multiple long days in the saddle. we have noted train stations along route should we bite off more than we can chew), and we'll be staying overnight in b&bs en route. I've nixed the frame bag, and have a 12 litre saddle bag and a 5 litre bar bag. The handle bar bag is a snug fit, so will need to be careful when packing.
Packing wise, I'll be taking a couple of changes of cycling clothes, one pair of street clothes and a pair of converse, lightweight pjs, rain jacket, and a toothbrush. Between us, we are taking one set of tools/tyre levers, tube of toothpaste, can of deodorant, and sunscreen. We'll each have a spare tube or 2 and snacks/hydration tabs/gels/bars. I will be taking 2 bottles of water. Oh and a couple of battery packs and phone/wahoo charging cables and wall charger
ANything I'm missing?
This looks about the same amount that I carry for short trips when staying in pubs so you should be fine. I only carry one change of cycling clothes and do a wash as soon as I check in to accomodation. Gas cartridges are worth carrying. As to some comments regarding your wheels I wouldn't worry as you most probably don't weigh very much :-)
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