Typical Packlist for Bicycle Touring
Here's a typical list of gear and clothing for a tour. There's obviously a lot of gear - it may require front rack and panniers as well, depending on the size of bags. For a tour lasting weeks and/or covering uneven terrain, you might want a few more tools (assuming you can use them productively).

Bike
Touring tires (wide, smooth)
Rear rack
2 Rear panniers w/ rain covers
Trunk bag
Map case (handlebar) & maps
2 pumps
Cyclocomputer
2 headlights
2 taillights
2 insulated water bottles
Locks
Mirror
Compass or GPS
Tools and Spares
2 tubes
Wet and dry patches
Tire levers
Tire boot
Multi tool
Small bottle of chain lube
Chain link
Pedal spanner
Spokes or FiberFix Kevlar spoke
Spoke wrench
Duct tape (small roll, flattened)
Cable ties

Clothing
On-Bike
Biking shoes
Helmet
Rain cover for helmet
Rain jacket
2 pair bike shorts
Short sleeve bike jersey
Long sleeve bike jersey
3 pair bike socks
3 head bands
Gloves (cutoff & full fingered)
Sunglasses
Biking cap
Off-Bike
Wicking T-shirt
Long pants (zipoffs are practical)
Fleece vest
Underwear
Shorts
1 pair socks
Shoes
Personal
Toilet paper (1/3 roll, flattened)
Trowel (to dig latrine)
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Hairbrush
Tweezers
Wet wipes
Tissues
Wash cloth
Small towel
Hand soap
First aid kit


Camping
Tent
Sleeping pad
Sleeping bag
Silk bag liner
Inflatable pillow
Cooking
Camp stove
Extra fuel
2 1-quart cookpots
Potholder
Frying pan & spatula
Water purifier
Cup
Spork & knife
Lighters (2) or matches
Baggie with spices in film    canisters
Small bottle of cooking oil
Biodegradable dish soap
Dish washing tool
Miscellaneous
Head torch or flashlight
Swiss army knife
Cell phone and charger
Camera
Pad and pen
Batteries
Insect repellant
Sunscreen
Baggies
Driver's license
Insurance card
Cash & credit card



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