![]() ![]() Having bike tools and knowing how to use them can save you from getting stranded with mechanical problems. Last but not least, it is essential to arm yourself with tools for the unexpected. Oftentimes Warm Showers hosts are in bigger cities that bikepacking endeavors might not cross, but it is worth a shot. People will offer their homes, properties, yards, barns, etc to cyclists who are in the midst of a trip. Another amazing website / app is Warm Showers. In a pinch, there is an app called iOverlander that shows you different camping options and reviews. Research safe places to camp prior to your trip. Know your mileage and elevation gain or loss over that distance before you set out so that you’re adequately prepared. ![]() Instead, use a handheld GPS like the Garmin eTrex 22x or download maps through an app like. My helmet is the Bontrager Rally WaveCel mountain biking helmet.ĭepending on your route, map and navigation materials will vary, but you should never count on your phone having service in remote areas. You also want a good helmet that you can wear comfortably all day. To start, you should have a basic first aid kit bolstered with pain and allergy medication. If you decide to sleep without a shelter, you may want to take this into account.īikepacking presents more safety precautions than your average vacation and pre-planning is essential. A synthetic bag has the advantage of being water resistant when wet. Down-filled bags have the advantages of being super light and compact. It also has a place where your toes can breathe, something I need for comfort and ease of mind. This doesn’t have any zippers which I like because they always give me trouble. A super compact Nemo Fillo Elite pillow always tags along on my adventures too.Īs far as sleeping bags go, knowing yourself and your night time temp and comfort needs is important! I run cold so I bring the Sierra Design Women's Cloud 20 degree bag on every trip. I also bring along a patch kit in case this does happen (as it will). I am careful to remove any sharp objects from my sleeping area so that I don’t awake to a flat pad. I take a middle of the road approach and bring a Nemo Ultralight pad. The tradeoffs between comfort, weight and space are something each bikepacker will have to decide. While others insist on bringing an inflatable sleeping pad which they place on top of foam sleeping pad. Some have proclaimed that they love sleeping on the barren, rock solid ground of whatever natural environment they are exploring. This subject is oftentimes a hot topic for cyclists and seasoned tourists. ![]()
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