Originally Posted by ronjon10
My bike loaded with normal long distance ride gear (2 tubes, CO2, 2x tire lever, seat bag, bento box, multiple powerbars, bento box, camera, 2x28 oz full bottles etc) is around 30 lbs.
Why do you carry two bento boxes?
In my saddle bag I have two tubes, two tire levers, patch kit, 2 boots, 18 tool multi (Topeak something), copy of DL and Med card, lip balm, sunscreen, and a first aid kit (bandages, pills, ointment, etc.). A Road Morph and one water bottle is attached to the bike.
Everything else goes into my jersey pockets or a camelback (if necessary). enough bars/gels to get me through the ride (plus one extra), camera, walkman, cell phone, knife.
Sometimes I'll carry a spare tire, but only if I am on a double.