Overnight Touring Checklist
(Choose items that match the type of tour you have planned and the expected weather conditions)
| Basic Cycling Gear | |||
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Well-maintained, tuned bicycle |
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Map of your route (in waterproof case) |
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Helmet |
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Food |
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Bike pump |
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Water (in easy-to-reach water bottle or hydration pack) |
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Pressure gauge |
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Water bottle cage |
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Tire patch kit |
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Basic first-aid kit |
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Tire levers |
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Knife or multi-use camp tool |
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Spare tube |
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Sunglasses (with retaining strap) |
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Basic tool kit |
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Sunscreen
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| Cycling Extras (optional) | |||
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Cycling computer |
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Rack trunk |
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Spare (foldable) tire |
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Frame bag |
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Rear-view mirror |
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Bicycle light(s) |
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Bike racks (front/back) |
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Bike lock/cable and key |
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Panniers |
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Seat pad |
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Handlebar bag |
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Handlebar pads |
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Underseat bag
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| Cycling Clothing | |||
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Cycling jersey(s) |
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Cycling shoes |
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Cycling tights |
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Lightweight synthetic wicking socks |
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Cycling shorts (padded) |
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Wind/rain wear |
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Regular shorts | ||
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T-shirt(s) |
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Bandanna |
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Cycling gloves
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| Additional Clothing (Men's / Women's / Kids') | |||
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Quick-drying pants/shorts |
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Fleece or wool gloves/mittens |
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Quick-drying swimsuit |
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Wide-brimmed rain/sun hat |
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Short-sleeved shirts |
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Waterproof gloves/overmitts |
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Long-sleeved shirts |
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Warm hat (fleece or wool) |
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Regular underwear |
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Wicking liner socks |
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Wicking long underwear (top/bottoms) |
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Lightweight/midweight synthetic socks |
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Warm pants (fleece or wool) |
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Hiking boots/shoes that match the terrain |
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Fleece jacket or wool sweater |
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Extra boot/shoe laces |
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Fleece or wool vest
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Camping Gear
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Day pack |
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Cook sets and dishes |
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Duffel bag |
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Cooking/eating utensils |
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Tent, tarp or bivy sack |
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Drinking cup |
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Rainfly |
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Pot grabber |
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Tent stakes |
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Biodegradable soap |
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Ground cloth |
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Pot scrubber/dish towel |
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Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack) |
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Resealable plastic bags |
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Compression sack |
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Water filter/purifier |
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Sleeping pad |
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Water-purification tablets |
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Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit |
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Water Bottle(s) |
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Extra nylon stuff sacks |
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Collapsible water container |
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Extra plastic garbage bags |
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Flashlight/ headlamp (with extra batteries/bulb) |
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Stove and fuel |
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Lantern |
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Matches/lighter
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| Personal Items | |||
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Toilet paper |
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Other personal toiletry items |
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Toothbrush and toothpaste |
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Lip balm (with sun protection) |
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Small bath towel |
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Insect repellent |
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Brush/comb |
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Head net
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| Other/Extras | |||
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Binoculars |
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Altimeter |
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Field guides |
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Repair/sewing kit |
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Camera and film |
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100-foot accessory cord |
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Notebook and pencil |
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Money |
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Travel games |
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Photo ID |
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Watch/alarm clock |
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Camping/fire permits, if needed |
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Weather radio |
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Trip plan (left with a responsible friend)
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