Bikepacking Pack List

Illustration by Sam Scipio and list by Sarah Swallow for WTF Bikexplorers, 2020

Food and Water

• Capacity to carry up to 3-8 liters water (depending on location)

• Capacity to carry up to 2 days of food. (2 nights, 2 mornings, 2 lunches, and snacks)

• Water Bladders/Bottles

Sleep System 

• Shelter - rain fly, bug net, ground sheet, or full tent system (depending on location) Check the 10-day weather forecast before you make this decision.

• Sleeping bag or quilt (rated for cooler temperatures at night)

• Sleeping pad and pillow

Cooking Kit

• Stove 

• Propane canister

• Kettle/plate

• Mug

• Spork

• Knife

• Lighter

• Seasoning

Clothing

• Ride clothes (shirt, shorts, light socks, helmet)

• Sleep clothes (pants, undies, heavy socks, and warm hat)

• Down jacket

• Rain jacket

• Ride shoes 

• Camp/hike sandals

• Hat

• Bandana / mask

• Gloves

Electronics 

• Phone 

• GPS Device and/or phone mounted onto your handlebars

• Headlamp/tail light

• Camera

• Spare battery pack (10,000 - 15,000 milliamps)

• Outlet wall charger

• Charging Cables (Micro USB and Phone chargers)

• Headphones

• Spares: SD cards, camera batteries, etc. 

Tool Kit

• Water filter (one filter for every 2-3 people)

• Pump

• Multitool 

• Leatherman pliers 

• Chain lube

• Rag

• Patch Kit (Patches, Tire lever, Dyno plugs, Spare tube, and Tire boots)

• 2 oz of sealant

• Presta valve adapter

• Chain link

• Needle and thread

• Tape

• Zip Ties

• A few extra bolts (4mm, 5mm, and 6mm)

Toiletries

• Toothbrush 

• Toothpaste

• Floss

• Soap

• Baby wipes/toilet paper

• Waste Bag

• Hand sanitizer

• Bug spray

• Sunscreen

First Aid Kit

• Bandages

• Gauze

• Tape

• Ibuprofen

• Anti-histamine

Extras 

• Binoculars 

• Notebook 

• Book

• Group Game

• Writing utensil