Packing listEquipment tips for the bike tour

BIKE Magazin

 · 15.03.2012

Packing list: Equipment tips for the bike tourPhoto: Wolfgang Watzke
Packing list: Equipment tips for the bike tour
Rob J has put a lot of thought into what should be in a rucksack. Now his "fun pack" is always at the ready - whether for a big adventure or a short bike tour.
  This is what the contents of Rob J's freeride rucksack look like on tour.Photo: Wolfgang Watzke This is what the contents of Rob J's freeride rucksack look like on tour.
  1. Freeride rucksack with built-in back protection, approx. 100 €
  2. Torch: for tricky repairs and all cases.
  3. Mini-Tool: must be aligned with the screws on the bike!
  4. Damper pump: Only for those who need them, of course.
  5. Flickset: stolen from grandad's touring bike.
  6. Tyre lever: for delicate hands or bulky coats.
  7. Whistle: for fun, for emergencies, against bears.
  8. Mobile phone: for precise emergency calls or spontaneous longings.
  9. Leatherman multitool: for complicated operations
  10. Nipple clamp: straightens the figure of eight.
  11. Cable ties: for spontaneous connections.
  12. Energy bar: for the unexpected hunger.
  13. Camera: for spontaneous heroic deeds.
  14. Hoses: If they are missing, a flat tyre is guaranteed.
  15. Pump: the cyclist's favourite utensil.
  16. Rain jacket: essential for survival in the high mountains.
  17. First aid kit: It's best to practise a little beforehand.
  18. Folding spade: for gentle terrain manipulation.

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