Well as the Tour Divide is about to start in the USA , all the riders will be doing last minute checks of their bikepacking kit, its a long way from Banff to Antelope Wells and being a totally self supported race you need to carry everything that you need along the route. While the racers lined up in Banff today will be carrying a lot more than me , I thought I would give you an idea of the items I carry for bikepacking trips here in Japan. The only item not shown in this photo is my new Revelate Designs Gas Tank. If you are starting out , the list below will give you a good idea on what to carry. It took me about a year and a half to finally come up with everything I needed and did not need and now after several over night and multi day trips my system is perfect. In saying that, what I have put together works well for me and may not be suitable for everyone. If you are just starting out this will be a useful guide on the sort of items you need to carry for your bikepacking adventures.
Bikepacking gear list
Front bag - porcelain Rocket handle bar set up
Main bag compartment
OR 10ltr Dry bag containing the following - Montbell Spiral burrow no. 7 sleeping bag, Montbell UL comfort system air pad 150cm , UL comfort system pillow, tent pole & peg set , pack towel
, Spare clothes fitted into small stuff sacks at each side , containing rain pants, spare shorts , socks , underwear etc
Front pocket - Diary & pen, Black Diamond headlamp , porridge spoon, Toilet kit,
Revelate Gas Tank
Camera , wallet & phone, plus soy joy fruit bars
Revelate frame bag for El Mar 17 inch frame
Alloy fuel bottle ,2ltr Camelbak , small lightweight bicycle lock , small mesh pocket top - spare tube & chain oil
Side pocket Shimano bicycle pump, bicycle repair tools in small Montbell pouch, cleaning rag
Revelate viscacha Saddle bag
Serria designs stash 1 lightweight tent
Cooking set - 1 x Alloy rectangle set containing the following items Trangia burner & base
lighter & matches , pot scrub, KFS set, first aid kit
OR rain jacket
Uniclo down jacket
45 North merino cap
Note : Extra food supplies can either be stored in either side of the handle bar bag or the viscaha
Bikepacking gear list
Front bag - porcelain Rocket handle bar set up
Main bag compartment
OR 10ltr Dry bag containing the following - Montbell Spiral burrow no. 7 sleeping bag, Montbell UL comfort system air pad 150cm , UL comfort system pillow, tent pole & peg set , pack towel
, Spare clothes fitted into small stuff sacks at each side , containing rain pants, spare shorts , socks , underwear etc
Front pocket - Diary & pen, Black Diamond headlamp , porridge spoon, Toilet kit,
Revelate Gas Tank
Camera , wallet & phone, plus soy joy fruit bars
Revelate frame bag for El Mar 17 inch frame
Alloy fuel bottle ,2ltr Camelbak , small lightweight bicycle lock , small mesh pocket top - spare tube & chain oil
Side pocket Shimano bicycle pump, bicycle repair tools in small Montbell pouch, cleaning rag
Revelate viscacha Saddle bag
Serria designs stash 1 lightweight tent
Cooking set - 1 x Alloy rectangle set containing the following items Trangia burner & base
lighter & matches , pot scrub, KFS set, first aid kit
OR rain jacket
Uniclo down jacket
45 North merino cap
Note : Extra food supplies can either be stored in either side of the handle bar bag or the viscaha