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Sample Packing List

This is what Matt’s planning to bring!

Bicycle Loadout

Only listing the relevant parts to the trip here:

  • Tyres: Pinarello Cinturato High Performance M 45mm, ran tubeless.
  • Bar Tape: TBD, but something thick and cushy
  • Bottles: Decathlon 1L bottles x 2, Nalgene 1.5L bottles x 2

Lights

  • Considering Fork Mounts for extra lights:
  • Handlebar Light: Bontrager Ion Pro RT
    • 1300 Lumen, decent runtime. Will likely bring two, one as a spare.
  • Rear Light: Garmin Varia 515
    • Bontrager Ion 200 RT as a spare.
  • Camp Light: TBD
  • Tent Light: Nitecore Tube V2.0 55 Lumen LED USB Rechargeable
  • Head Torch: Knog Quokka
    • USB-A rechargeable, lightweight, has red-light mode for not disturbing other campers.

Bikepacking Bags

Front Handlebar Bag

Swift Industries’ Catalyst Pack

5L bicycle bag that attaches to handlebars or the saddle.

Blocks front light, so using a Velo Orange Handlebar Accessory Mount to raise the light and get clearance.

Saddle Bag

Bontrager Adventure Saddle Bag

9L saddle bag that attaches to seat post and saddle clamps.

ISSUE: Bag Swaying

Possible solutions: XTOURING Stabilizer Anti Sway

Pannier Rack

Bontrager BackRack Deluxe MIK + Ortlieb Back Roller Pro 20L

Can’t run this and a saddle bag. I don’t really want to use a rack, but if I can’t fit everything in the smaller saddle bag this might be the only way forward. I’d prefer not to buy a new rack or bags either - spent enough on these items already.

Frame Bag

Bontrager Adventure Boss Bag

5L frame bag, with dimensions matched to my Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 2, Size 58. Leaves enough space for two side-loading bottle cages that fit 1L bidons.

Top Tube

Bontrager Adventure Top Tube Bag

0.8L top tube bag. Does not extend all the way to the seatpost.

Bottom Tube Mount

Tailfin Mini Cage

Should support a single drink bottle.

Front Fork

Mount: Tailfin Cargo Cage Large x 2

Sizing was chosen based on promo shots for the dry bags I selected - Sea to Summit were using them so I had a sense of scale/fit.

Drybags: Sea to Summit Evac Bikepack Dry Bag Set

3.7L capacity: 30 × 14 × 11 cm, has straps for securing to cargo cages

Straps

  • Nylon Bungee Cords
    • Have parts, can make as needed.
  • Grunt Versa Straps
    • Need to order more. Have some from Bunnings already. Can daisy chain them.
  • Austere 3/4" Coyote Cam Strap
    • Won them from RideWithGPS. Would like to use them sometime!

Packing List

Safety Items

  • Personal Locator Beacon
    • Can hire from Bibbulman Track Foundation.
    • Price for 3 weeks is $150. See details here.

Tent and Sleep System

  • Tent: Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 Person Backpacking Tent
    • Technically a two-person sleeper, but it’s not a comfy fit. Ideally everyone will bring their own tent or bivvy to sleep in.
  • Sleeping Mat: Sea to Summit Etherlight XT Sleeping Mat (3.2R Value, good until approximate 2C)
  • Sleeping Bag: Neve Gear Waratah Ultralight Quilt (-2C, Long)
  • Sleeping Bag Liner:
  • Pillow: Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Deluxe
  • Tent Fan: ARCTIC Summair 2Go
    • USB-Rechargeable, can operate without the 18650 cell at low speeds using a USB power bank.
    • Good for moving air and preventing condensation in the tent.

Clothing

On-Bike

  • Helmet: Trek Solstice Mips Bike Helmet
  • Bib Shorts: Pedal Mafia Core Bib Shorts x 2
  • Jersey:
  • Flannel Shirt:
  • Base Layer: Pedal Mafia Merino Base Layer, Maap Base Layer
  • Gloves:
  • Arm Warmers / UV Sleeves:
  • Leg Warmers: / UV Sleeves
  • Neck Warmer:

Off-Bike

  • Shirt:
  • Upper Base Layer:
  • Pant:
  • Lower Base Layer: Uniqlo Heattech
  • Underwear:
  • Socks:
  • Outerwear: Uniqlo Ultralight Packable Down Parka

Hygiene

Cooking

  • Gas Burner:
  • Fuel Canister:
  • Cooking Vessel:
  • Utensils:
    • Titanium Spork
    • Scraper