mstateglfr 

Thats a luxury item?
You have ridden your zombie killer?


Both are surprises to me.

AdvXtrm

I don't like Spam, click-bait, and being manipulated...

Machka 

I'm talking about the "I'm going hiking through Antarctica" type of wool socks. Thick, knee-high things.

manapua_man

My camera gear. Heavy tripod and all.

Squeezebox

Bellows are made of cardboard, wouldn't last long.

andrewclaus

Days after first seeing this thread, I could not come up with one single item in my pack that I consider a luxury. I travel ultralight, eschewing all physical luxury. Then I realized my luxury item on a bike tour is the tour itself. My spartan, UL philosophy is the only thing that even allows me to get out there in good health and safety (physical, emotional and financial), having fun for weeks or months at a time, and that is my luxury. The trip is the destination.

fietsbob

I thought the bellows were leather, maybe apply Proofide?

Squeezebox

reeds would rust, bellows leather corners would come undone, cardboard, just say no to accordions.
Switch to penny whistle. also no wt. penalty.

mstateglfr 

He who talks about packing heavy but never leaves carries the same amount of weight as he who talks about packing light but never leaves.




Point of that- weight doesnt matter if its never experienced.

fietsbob

Reeds are Brass , not iron , and you can always pack your(theoretical) concertina in its case, inside a Dry bag

with desiccant packets that pull moisture out. (which later can be Heated and then ready to absorb again)
You may not get as Much $$ in the Busking Hat, on penny whistle as on an accordion (or Melodica)..






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robow

Maybe an Ipod or two ? One generally with an audio book and the other with music.
Oh, and my Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Mini Pump, worth its minuscule weight in gold. It blows up my mattress for me each night while I'm doing something else.

Steve0000

A chair frame to use my thermarest was my luxury but now I am trying a stovetop coffee percolator.

Squeezebox

So I assume you are talking about yourself. Thanks for the perspective from a know nothing, do nothing.

mstateglfr 

Wow, you really got me there. **

boomhauer

My big fat bank account to buy the prime rib that I crave after the previous 800 miles of minimalist camping.

indyfabz

I like the way you think.

StanSeven

Let's watch the personal insults please.

alexaschwanden

My LG Gpad tablet. Take videos and photos with some game play.

Cougrrcj

Back in the '70s, it was my Flippy Flyer. Think of it as a foldable fabric Frisbee. Bead-chain weighted on the outer rim. Took it on all of my organized rides (Centuries and doubles) as well as mini-tours. Great for rest stops and overnights!



Back then -- in the dark ages before digital-image cell phones - I also packed a compact 110-format camera.



I just recently found pics of one of my many TOSRVs from the mid-late '70s taken with such a camera...

Rowan

Really, the luxury item for me is our three-person, very waterproof Quechua tent that we picked up for what has become a bargain price in 2007. It has withstood gales and heavy rain, has the height to sit up in, the dimension for the two of us to sleep comfortably with all our gear except the bikes inside or under the vestbule, and has been very durable. It has been on many nights of camping in Australia, and has done a round-the-world trip. It also packs well to sit on top my rear rack.

The ultimate luxury is snuggling down cozy and warm while the rain patters down on the outside... and remaing dry from above *annd* below.

reppans

Mines a folding Brompton bicycle paired with an ultra-light camping rig in a single front pannier so I can be the equivalent of a standard 2-item wheeled carry-on air traveller, in ~15secs. It has solved most of the things I used to dislike about bicycle touring. Everything comes inside with me so no more theft worries, and the unlimited public transport options mean I can skip the particularly dangerous and boring sections of a ride, and often avoid doubling back over the same ground.

Doug64

Luxury to me means having what you need when you need it, like having 4 layers of clothes in your panniers when the temps really drop.

What started out as a luxury, my Patagonia Nano Puff jacket, soon turned into a standard item on my packing list when cold weather is anticipated. It is a little on the expensive side, has the newest generation of synthetic insulation that rivals down, and is very light.

Leebo

Luxury? I travel pretty minimalist. Whisky, and beer bought on location? Those are more must haves. The luxury of being able to take some time to be able to tour?

3speed

I'm also a coffee person, and carry a stainless mug with press built in. A Good cup of coffee is a great way to start the day, and a great way to lift your spirits on those occasional crappy days. A pillow is about to be added to the luxury list too. Nothing beats having a good night's sleep, no matter what. It's really nice to have a comfy warm sleep pad, sleeping bag, and pillow combo after a crappy, chilly, rainy day's ride.

Lt Stonez

Luxery items are the stuff i wish I had left home