16 Really Useful Things for BIKEPACKING

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  @bellavia5 · 3 years ago

  No mention of first aid supplies. Bandages, sterilizer all that stuff.  Back in the day I always had a first aid kit in my backpack for my daily route which included a short break at the mall. I'm sitting there and some people prepared to enter the pizza joint and one of them scrapes his shin on a concrete bench. He's bleeding and he says "Geez -I can't go walking in there like this". I say "Hold on a minute". I get out the First Aid stuff -. I wiped his leg with the sterilizer and then put a BIG band aid on the scrape. His brother insisted on buying me a couple of beers. Swell.

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• MA

  @MattSwain1 · 5 years ago

  Disposable gloves, again take up no space but handy for keeping your hands clean if you end up needing to do emergency bike maintenance as you are unlikely to have anywhere to wash any oil off afterwards

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• WI

  @WillWildsOutdoorAdventures · 3 months ago

  Me: &quot;Can you just give the bike computer a SOS option?&quot;<br>Garmin: &quot;No, buy two devices&quot;

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• MI

  @michaelbradbrook9575 · 4 years ago

  A chain &apos;missing link&apos;. Combined with a chain splitter, this can be a life saver if you bust your chain.

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• JA

  @JakeMay · 5 years ago

  Head torch would maybe be my addition. So useful being hands free putting up your tent or trying to do whatever in the dark

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• BN

  @bnorberg988 · 4 years ago

  I&apos;ve been bike touring for 50+ years. &nbsp;And I clicked on this not expecting to agree or find much useful information. &nbsp;I was wrong. &nbsp;Great recommendations and nice video. &nbsp;Thanks. &nbsp;Subscribed and a comment to help the channel

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• SH

  @shekton · 5 years ago

  Spare rear derailleur hanger for your bike. I recently had to cut and bike packing trip short as I&apos;d bent mine. When my new one arrived it took me 5 mins to replace the old one. Something I could&apos;ve done roadside and continued my adventure.

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• GE

  @georgetate4984 · 5 years ago

  When i ride either my mountain bike or road bike i all way carry a spare derailer hanger and a spare chain joiner link.

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• ST

  @stuartpotter4923 · 5 years ago

  I highly recommend a packable pillow. I&apos;ve been on trips and assumed I can use something else I have with me to roll up under my head - spare layers, down jacket, saddle bag... inevitably I get a rubbish nights sleep. An inflatable packable pillow takes up very little space but makes a big difference to your sleep and, therefore, you&apos;re recovery and energy the following day.

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• JA

  @jantown · 4 years ago

  Packable daypack was my #1 addition to my bikepacking gear last summer. &nbsp;4 oz, and fits in my hand when packed down. &nbsp;Allows us to get more snacks if there&apos;s a gas station/store near where we&apos;re camping. &nbsp; Bonus, we&apos;ve added a packable <b>cooler</b> this summer (5oz? also small) &nbsp;Fits into the backpack with 6+ drinks and room for extra food. Is it the best cooler? &nbsp;Of course not. &nbsp;Can I have a cold beer 4 hours after reaching camp on a 90 degree (F) dat? &nbsp;Yes.

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• MD

  @mdude2023 · 5 years ago

  Pro tip: you can find reusable zip ties now, just as cheap and good as regular ones but have a small extra tab you can push to reopen them

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• PE

  @peddler931 · 4 years ago

  Mandatory to have a ceramic-clad steel coffee mug clipped to the outside of your pannier.

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