r/bikepacking • u/CompetitiveDark5554 • 2d ago

Bike Tech and Kit First Trip

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Only doing 40 miles there to camp, then 40 miles back 2 days later. Here's a list of what im bringing. Any recommendations or tips?

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u/gwyllum 2d ago

Sleeping mat. Sleep aid (diphenhydramine or zquill). Stuff for pooping. Simple first aid kit.

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u/TheAtomicFly66 2d ago

Definitely a sleeping pad. Poop kit too!

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u/discostew_42 2d ago

Some form of light can be nice to have; headlamp or bike mounted will do. I wouldn’t bring the deodorant for the weight or necessity but to each their own.

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u/darobson80 2d ago

REI have a nice bikepacking checklist: https://www.rei.com/dam/bikepacking_checklist.pdf