List of Bike Touring Gear

Preparing a gear list for your next trip? This is a list of every gear one can imagine for bike touring.

Bike Accessories and Storage

Accessories

  • Helmet
  • Head Light
  • Flashing Tail Light
  • Bicycle Lock
  • Cycling Computer
  • Helmet Mirror
  • Handlebar Mirror
  • Handlebar Extensions
  • Mudguards
  • Reflectors
  • Stem Riser or Adjustable Stem
  • Bicycle Rain Cover
  • Bicycle Transport Bag
  • Kickstand

Bicycle Touring Panniers and Bags

  • Front Panniers
  • Rear Panniers
  • Frame Bag
  • Handlebar Bag
  • Saddle Bag
  • Trunk Bag
  • Stem Bag
  • Top Tube Bag
  • Seat Post Bag

Bicycle Touring Racks and Other Storage

  • Front Rack
  • Rear Rack
  • Trailer
  • Straps
  • Bungee Cords
  • Bottle Cages
  • Collapsible Water Bag
  • Insulated Bottle

Bicycle Touring Camping Gear

Bicycle Touring Sleep System

  • Tent
  • Tarp
  • Hammock
  • Bivy Bag
  • Ground Cloth
  • Quilt
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Sleeping Bag Liner
  • Sleeping Pad
  • Air Pillow

Bicycle Touring Survival Gear

  • Lighter
  • Compass
  • Whistle
  • Emergency Space (mylar) Blanket
  • Personal Locator Beacon
  • 50’ Nylon Cord
  • Bear Spray

Other Camping Gear

  • Water Filter
  • Water Purifier
  • Portable Camp Chair
  • Light Backpack
  • Headtorch
  • Flashlight
  • Camp Light
  • Mosquito Head Net
  • Insect Repellent
  • Nylon Stuff Sacks / Drybags

Bicycle Touring Kitchen and Cooking

Bicycle Touring Stove & Fuel

  • Canister Gas Stove
  • Wood Stove
  • Petrol (Gasoline) Stove
  • Alcohol Stove
  • Esbit Stove
  • Fuel bottle
  • Canister Refiller

Bicycle Touring Cookware

  • Pot
  • Pan
  • Mug
  • Cutting Board
  • Plates
  • Fork
  • Spoon
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutlery Bag

Other

  • Coffee Filter
  • Tea Brewer
  • Scourer
  • Dish Cloth
  • Dish Detergent

Bicycle Touring Clothing

Cycling Clothes

  • Cycling Jersey
  • Long-Sleeve Jersey
  • Cycling Shorts
  • Sports Bras
  • Cycling Gloves
  • Cycling Socks
  • Cycling Shoes
  • Cycling Long-Tights
  • Buff
  • Bandannas
  • Sweat Bands
  • Visibility Vest

Camp Clothes

  • Synthetic T-Shirt
  • Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
  • Synthetic Underwear
  • Pants
  • Convertible Pants
  • Swimming Shorts
  • Sun Hat
  • Sandals
  • Flip-Flops
  • Running Shoes
  • Casual Shoes

Bicycle Touring Rain Gear

  • Rain Jacket
  • Rain Pants
  • Waterproof Socks
  • Waterproof Shoes & Gaiters
  • Helmet Cover

Bicycle Touring Winter Gear

  • Thermal Shirts
  • Thermal Underwear
  • Insulated Windpants
  • Insulated Jacket
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Down Jacket
  • Balaclava
  • Arm + Leg Warmers
  • Warm Hat
  • Synthetic / Wool Socks
  • Gloves
  • Ear Warmers
  • Scarf

Bicycle Touring Electronics

  • Smartphone
  • Tablet
  • Laptop Computer
  • Camera
  • GPS Device
  • Mp3 Player
  • Headphones
  • Earphones
  • Spare Batteries
  • Chargers and Cables
  • USB Flash Drive
  • Memory Cards
  • International Power Plug adapter

Repair & Maintenance

Bike Repair Tools

  • Multi-Tool
  • Allen Wrenches
  • Pedal Wrench
  • Spoke Wrench
  • Adjustable Wrench
  • Pump
  • Presta - Schrader Valve Adapter
  • Tire Pressure Gauge
  • Flat Repair Kit
  • Tire Boot
  • Chain Tool
  • Chain Lube
  • Degreaser
  • Hose Clamps
  • Cassette - Freewheel Removal Tool
  • External BB Tool
  • Blue Loctite
  • Screwdriver
  • Torx Keys

Bike Spare Parts

  • Spare Inner Tubes
  • Spare Tire (Folding)
  • Spare Spokes
  • QR Axle
  • QR Nut
  • Generic Carriage Bolt
  • Trailer QR Axle
  • Brake Pads
  • Brake Cables
  • Shifter Cables
  • Replacement Cleats
  • Spare Chain Link
  • Rim Tape
  • Extra Nuts, Bolts, and Wire

Equipment Repair Items

  • Zip Ties
  • Duct Tape
  • Electrical Tape
  • String
  • Sewing Kit
  • Shoe Laces
  • Zipper Pulls
  • Seam Sealer
  • Fly Repair Tape
  • Tent Pole Repair Sleeve
  • Mattress Repair Kit
  • Pillow Repair Kit

Toiletries

  • Travel Towel
  • Washcloth
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Floss
  • Toilet Paper
  • Baby Wipes
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Skin Cream
  • Chamois cream
  • Sunscreen
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Folding Bowl
  • Shower Bag
  • Nail Clippers
  • Tweezers
  • Hair Brush / Comb
  • Hair Ties
  • Disposable Razor
  • Shaving cream
  • Compact Mirror
  • Woman’s Hygiene Products
  • Ear Plugs
  • Deodorant

Bicycle Touring First Aid

  • Prescription Medication
  • Multi-Vitamins
  • Band-Aids
  • Adhesive First-Aid Tape
  • Blister Bandages
  • Alcohol Wipes
  • Compress / Gause Pads
  • Ibroprophen / Aspirin
  • Anti-Chafing Balm
  • Anti-Itch Cream
  • Muscle Relief Cream
  • Foot Powder
  • Anti-Diahearreal Tabs
  • Antihistamine Tablets
  • Sports Injury Cloth
  • Bandage
  • Neoprene Knee / Ankle Wrap
  • Lip Balm
  • Antacid Tablets
  • Scissors
  • Strapping Tape
  • Giardia Anti-Biotic
  • Foot Infection Anti-Biotic
  • Elastic Bandage
  • Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Misc.

Documents

  • National ID Card
  • Drivers License
  • Passport
  • Visa Documents
  • ATM Debit Cards
  • Credit Cards
  • Cash
  • Personal / Traveler’s Checks
  • Travel Tickets
  • Photocopies of Documents
  • Emergency Contact Info
  • Health and Travel Insurance Card
  • Payphone Calling Card
  • Contacts List

Other

  • Wallet
  • Watch
  • Notebook + Pen
  • Money Belt
  • Sunglasses
  • Superglue
  • Eye Masks
  • Clothes Pins
  • Maps
  • Guidebook
  • Small Padlock
  • Binoculars
  • Mini Tripod