Overnight Touring





Overnight Touring Checklist
(Choose items that match the type of tour you have planned and the expected weather conditions)

Basic Cycling Gear
Well-maintained, tuned bicycle Map of your route (in waterproof case)
Helmet Food
Bike pump Water (in easy-to-reach water bottle or hydration pack)
Pressure gauge Water bottle cage
Tire patch kit Basic first-aid kit
Tire levers Knife or multi-use camp tool
Spare tube Sunglasses (with retaining strap)
Basic tool kit Sunscreen

Cycling Extras (optional)
Cycling computer Rack trunk
Spare (foldable) tire Frame bag
Rear-view mirror Bicycle light(s)
Bike racks (front/back) Bike lock/cable and key
Panniers Seat pad
Handlebar bag Handlebar pads
Underseat bag

Cycling Clothing
Cycling jersey(s) Cycling shoes
Cycling tights Lightweight synthetic wicking socks
Cycling shorts (padded) Wind/rain wear
Regular shorts
T-shirt(s) Bandanna
Cycling gloves

Additional Clothing (Men's / Women's / Kids')
Quick-drying pants/shorts Fleece or wool gloves/mittens
Quick-drying swimsuit Wide-brimmed rain/sun hat
Short-sleeved shirts Waterproof gloves/overmitts
Long-sleeved shirts Warm hat (fleece or wool)
Regular underwear Wicking liner socks
Wicking long underwear (top/bottoms) Lightweight/midweight synthetic socks
Warm pants (fleece or wool) Hiking boots/shoes that match the terrain
Fleece jacket or wool sweater Extra boot/shoe laces
Fleece or wool vest

Camping Gear
Day pack Cook sets and dishes
Duffel bag Cooking/eating utensils
Tent, tarp or bivy sack Drinking cup
Rainfly Pot grabber
Tent stakes Biodegradable soap
Ground cloth Pot scrubber/dish towel
Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack) Resealable plastic bags
Compression sack Water filter/purifier
Sleeping pad Water-purification tablets
Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit Water Bottle(s)
Extra nylon stuff sacks Collapsible water container
Extra plastic garbage bags Flashlight/ headlamp (with extra batteries/bulb)
Stove and fuel Lantern
Matches/lighter

Personal Items
Toilet paper Other personal toiletry items
Toothbrush and toothpaste Lip balm (with sun protection)
Small bath towel Insect repellent
Brush/comb Head net

Other/Extras
Binoculars Altimeter
Field guides Repair/sewing kit
Camera and film 100-foot accessory cord
Notebook and pencil Money
Travel games Photo ID
Watch/alarm clock Camping/fire permits, if needed
Weather radio Trip plan (left with a responsible friend)

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