What do you carry in your back pack
What do you carry in your back pack
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1175Mk1

Original Poster:

522 posts

148 months

Yesterday (22:14)
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Out of interest..

I have a pump, plugs as I run tubeless, tool kit (basic one).

Got loads of bits at home and often wonder if I'm missing something to take whilst out on a ride.

Basic bits at home are chain tool (measuring for any stretch), sealant spray for for forks and seat..

What essentials do you carry / have ?

deeen

6,200 posts

261 months

Yesterday (22:24)
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Above plus tyre levers, chain link remover, spoke spanner, and (possibly unusually) a small pair of long nosed pliers. And a small roll of insulating tape. And sometimes some kind of tyre liner to get me home if the outer splits.

Edited by deeen on Wednesday 20th August 22:27

John87

937 posts

174 months

Yesterday (22:33)
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I have all of the above on the bike with a OneUp EDC pump which has pump, tools, chain link, tyre plugs, pliers, levers etc. Great bit of kit and means I can go shorter rides with just a bottle of water on the bike rather than a backpack. I've squeezed in a tick remover too just in case.

The only other thing I carry is a spare tube even though I run tubeless. That's currently taking up the entirety of a tool bottle but I plan to replace with a small frame bag.

I used to carry all this stuff on my back but having it on the bike is much more comfortable for me.

1175Mk1

Original Poster:

522 posts

148 months

Yesterday (22:42)
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Spare tube.. good shout as sometimes if that puncture is too big, plugs struggle! Found out the hard way....

soad

34,028 posts

192 months

Yesterday (22:48)
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In the distant past - mostly fuel (food) and energy drinks.

dreamer75

1,415 posts

244 months

The kitchen sink !

Other than water, I've got a basic first aid kit including a silver blanket, and aspirin (for heart attacks). Emergency snacks. Keys. Tube, spare quick link, patch kit (I'm not tubeless), assorted random tools, chamois cream, a whistle... usually a spare jumper/tshirt/gloves.... phone.... emergency £20....

It's a wonder I can cycle up any hills smile

Liamjrhodes

315 posts

157 months

My back pack usually has the following in
puncture repair patches
tyre levers
fold out multitool
plasters
food
bike lock

I am looking to get a tool wrap for the bike which should be able to hold most of this and mean I don't always need a back pack or can take a smaller one

Hol

9,107 posts

216 months

Ok I’m feeling a little inadequate now that people are talking about first aid kits.

But I have three bags attached to my EMTB all carried over from previous bikes over the years.

One under the seat that has metal tyre levers and a tube repair kit.
One under cross bar that has a multi tool and Allen keys as well as an inflator with three spare gas cylinders and a couple of schraeder valve converters.
One on the handlebars for my my phone so I can see maps when riding forest trails and where I keep the keys to the locks in case we stop anywhere on route.

I also have a lock coiled around the handlebar stem, a bottle rack and a small manual pump bolted to the same mount.

I do occasionally carry a backpack, but only if I know the weather may change and I need somewhere to put the extra layers.




John87

937 posts

174 months

Hol said:
schraeder valve converters.
Forgot these from my list. My pump is Presta only as are my tyres but I have an adapter for both directions. Means I can pump up at a petrol station but also can use my own pump on my kids bikes

Squadrone Rosso

3,276 posts

163 months

I use a small saddle bag for basic tool / puncture fixes (I run tubeless) and a small top tube bag for food / gels.

Small Topeak pump under a water bottle cage in addition to Co2 in the saddle bag.

No backpack.

Discendo Discimus

730 posts

48 months

I have hyperhidrosis so a backpack is a non-starter, it just gets way too sweaty with one.
So I use the internal frame storage for a c02 inflator, tyre levers, tubeless plug kit and a top bag to hold my phone and food / gels.

The bike also came with a frame bag which is massive, I could fit a spare tube, first aid kit, electrolyte tabs and a bag of haribo in there no problem. Saving that for a century ride next year though.

Tickle

5,645 posts

220 months

Camelbak for longer rides; hydration bladder, waterproof jacket, pump, multi-tool that has levers, patches, plugs cables ties, sealant pouch and my phone.

Short rides, fidlock bottle on frame and a evoc hip bag for a few essentials. Pump, patches, plugs, multi-tool, sealant and phone.

Don't carry a tube anymore.

Bill

55,959 posts

271 months

I only use a small saddle bag with spare tube, plugs, ventolin and a multi tool. Plus a pump next to the bottle cage.

SwissJonese

1,447 posts

191 months

After snapping a few chains I always take some quick chain links. At least you can use it on a few gears to ride home.

Tickle

5,645 posts

220 months

SwissJonese said:
After snapping a few chains I always take some quick chain links. At least you can use it on a few gears to ride home.
Ah, yes, I do have links too.