Our packing list

This is all we are carrying on our bikepacking adventure. You can use this list to get an idea of what you might need or maybe find something new you hadn’t thought about. But don’t let anyone tell you what your list should look like. Every person has different needs, interests, and goals. This is our packing list, and not the ultimate packing list (that does not even exist, no matter what others told you), and we hope it will help you somehow!

Content:

1. Bikes

Item Rebecca Javi
Frame Atlanta Street XT (aluminium) Unknown brand (steel)
Tires Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour 28x1.75 Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour 28x1.50
Groupset Shimano DeoreLX (3x9, V-Brake) Shimano Deore (3x9, V-Brake)
Crankset 44/32/22T
Cassette Shimano CS-HG400 (12-36T)
Chain Shimano HG93 (116 links)
Grips Aaron cork with horns
Saddle Deedlite Premium Universal Pro 3.0 NEXTCOVER Memory Foam 2.0

2. Bags/Panniers

Item Rebecca Javi
Panniers 2 x Ortlieb Back-Roller Classic (20L each) 2 x Vaude Aqua Back (24L each)
Handlebar bag WOTOW 3.5L
Backpack Simond Alpinism 33L Black

3. Camping

  • Tent: Naturehike Mongar 2
  • Sleeping bags: 2 x Down (comfort temperature ~ -1°C), 2 x silk liner.
  • Mattresses: 2 x inflatable, 2 x folding foam.
  • Stove: Primus OmniFuel II (multi-fuel stove).
  • Cooking pot: 1 x 1.6L (lightweight).
  • Cutlery: 1 x knife, 2 x fork-spoon.
  • Plates/cups: 2 x plastic cups and bowls, 1 x plastic plate.

4. Clothing

Item Rebecca Javi
Jackets 1 x Down 1 x Down
1 x Merino wool 1 x Softshell
1 x Winter cycling
1 x Rain jacket 1 x Rain Poncho
Trousers 1 x Zip off hiking 1 x Zip off hiking
1 x Rain with shoe covers 1 x Rain with shoe covers
1 x hiking 1 x jogging leggings
1 x cotton 1 x cotton
1 x merino
Short-sleeve T-Shirts 3 x merino 1 x merino
2 x sport
Long-sleeve T-Shirts 1 x merino 1 x merino
1 x sport
Gloves 1 x thin, 1 x warm + Gore-Tex 1 x thin, 1 x warm + Gore-Tex
Socks 1 x heated (Bertschat PRO Long)
3 x long 3 x long
1 x short
Misc 1 x neoprene shoe covers 1 x neoprene shoe covers
2 x neck gaiter 2 x neck gaiter
1 x head band 1 x head band
1 x biking sleeves
4 x underwear 4 x underwear
2 x sport bra
1 x period panty

5. Electronics

  • 3 Power banks (2 x 10000 mAh, 1 x 27000 mAh).
  • 1 Multi-port USB-charger (x4 ports).
  • 2 x second-hand Android smartphones. TODO: switch to a more open operating system!
  • 2 x eBook readers.
  • 1 x Garmin Explorer Edge.
  • 1 x Garmin Forerunner 945 + bike mount.
  • Cables (USB-C, USB-A, device-specific).

5.1. Hacking

Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) Programming, NOTHING to do with malicious actions!

  • 1 x Laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s (second hand, still works great!).
  • 1 x Single Board Computer (SBC): Raspberry Pi Zero 2 w (with case).
  • 1 x USB-to-TTL cable (power source and serial port): THIS ONE.
  • 1 x USB card reader.
  • 1 x Breadboard.
  • 1 x Ambient light sensor (I am programming its Linux device driver).
  • 1 x 32Gb USB drive.
  • 3 x microSD cards (1 x 8Gb, 2 x 32Gb).
  • 10 x jumper wires

6. Mechanics

Although we share most of the tools and spare parts, we have doubled the ones needed to fix the most basic issues like loose screws or flat tires. They are light, cheap, and if you miss the one who is carrying the tools, you won’t get stuck until they realize that you are still at the top of the pass 😂

  • 2 x multi-tool (1 each: 1 with integrated chain breaker, 1 simpler and very light).
  • 2 x small and light pumps.
  • 4 x tire levers (2 each).
  • 1 x spoke wrench.
  • 4 x inner tubes.
  • 1 x patch kit.
  • 4 x spare spokes.
  • 1 x tiny wire cutter.
  • 1 x needle & thread to mend tires (it wouldn’t be the first time, and it worked like a charm!).
  • 1 x chain wear indicator. Replace your chain when you should, not when you also wore other parts.
  • 1 x small brush (to clean the chain/cassette).

7. Medicines and first aid

  • 1 x first aid kit (e.g. bandage, sticking plasters, etc.).
  • 2 x broad-spectrum antibiotics.
  • Aspirin.
  • Painkillers (Ibumetin, Seractil).
  • Anti-diarrheal (Imodium).
  • Antibacterial liquid (Betaisodona).
  • Anti-inflammatory gel (Voltaren).
  • Throat spray (Tantum Verde).
  • Eye drops (Voltaren).
  • Antifungal gel (Multigyn).

8. Misc

  • 2 x locks (1 x NEXTCOVER folding lock, 1 x chain lock as a backup).
  • Sunglasses (+ transparent lenses).
  • 2 x light towels.
  • 1 x 10L water bag.
  • 1 x insulated stainless steel bottle.
  • 2 x 1L-BPA-Free. Tip for cold nights: fill it with hot water and put it in the sleeping bag to have an awesome heater 😂
  • 4 x cycling bottles.
  • Toilet paper.
  • Handkerchiefs.
  • High-quality adhesive tape (tip: don’t take the whole roll; wrap some around a pen, and you will have something to write).
  • Snacks (mainly nuts, some muesli bars).
  • 2 x kitchen rags.
  • 2 x kitchen gloves (pro hack for rainy days).
  • A few zip ties.
  • Elastic cords.
  • Spices.
  • Deodorant.
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste.
  • Neutral soap bar (shower).
  • Neutral soap bar (laundry).
  • Small nail clippers.
  • Magnesium.
  • Tea bags.
  • The food we buy on the way 😊