Bikepacking Checklist

Getting ready to head out on a bikepacking adventure? Our comprehensive

checklist includes essentials for biking and camping. Organizing your gear into
groups can be a good way to remember to pack what you need.

Biking System Shelter & Sleep Clothing System

Bike Tent, tarp, bivy or hammock For Biking:
Helmet Sleeping bag Wicking jersey or top
Bikepacking packs (seat Sleeping pad Padded shorts or tights
pack, handlebar pack, frame Optional: Sports bra
pack, etc.) Guylines and stakes Socks
Headlight Ground cloth Bike shoes
Taillight Pillow Rain jacket
Lightweight lock (optional) Weatherproof gloves
Stowaway wind jacket
Insulation layers (for
Cooking System Water System
cold conditions)
Stove Water filtration system Neck gaiter/bandana/skullcap
Fuel Purification drops or tablets Arm/leg warmers
Mini lighter and/or Water reservoir or bottles For Camp:
stormproof matches with cages Underwear
Mug and/or pot Long-underwear top
Spork Long-underwear bottoms
Warm hat
Wool or synthetic socks
Navigation System
(for sleep)
Map Optional: Puffy insulated jacket or vest
Compass Solar/portable charger Ball cap
Route description GPS Sandals (optional)
Permits Personal locator beacon
Cellphone

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 Hygiene & Toiletries First Aid Supplies
Zip-top bags (varied sizes for Pre-moistened wipes (2 per day) Blister pads
waste, food, etc.) Sanitation trowel Gauze pads
Sunscreen Menstrual products Bandages
Lip balm Women’s pee funnel and rag Antibiotic ointment
Hand sanitizer (1/4 cotton bandana) (small packet)
Toothpaste Prescription medications Pain-relief pills
Small toothbrush Chamois cream Splint
Biodegradable soap Medical information/
Toilet paper (2–4 emergency contact card
squares per day)

Bike Repair Items Miscellaneous

Spare tubes Brake cables and Meals and snacks
Patch kit derailleur cables Headlamp (with fresh batteries)
Compact pump or C02 inflator 6” adjustable wrench Extra batteries
with cartridges Assorted nuts and bolts Sunglasses
Tire levers General-purpose multi-tool Camera
Cycling multi-tool Duct tape Watch
Replacement chain links Zip ties Journal or sketchbook
Chain tool Pen or pencil
Lubricant Cash/credit card/ID/passport
Spare spokes Itinerary copies (1 with friend + 1
Spoke wrench under car seat)