Cycling and Camping

[sadjack]

On my first tour I took what I thought I needed. It nearly killed me and could easily have put me off cycle touring for good.

With the benefit of hindsight I would suggest you get together what you think you need and pack it onto your bike with the luggage you may have. Go for a ride.

If you struggle and are miserable you have too much! Then you need to decide what is important to you and what is not. We are all different.

Another vote here for (rear) panniers and a bar bag.

 

[Crankarm]

I don't think the OP will be back. Time waster.

 

[bikepacker]

Here is my equipment list: http://www.bikepacker.co.uk/List.htm

 

[Sara_H]

Here is my equipment list: http://www.bikepacker.co.uk/List.htm

Can I ask what made you give up on the helinox chair?

 

[bikepacker]

Hi
I haven't, I still use it and love it. It replaced the stools I put in my review.

 

[oldfatfool]

pillow (someone will tell you to stuff you clothes in your pannier and use that...don't listen lol!)

OK, I will, leave pillow at home, too bulky. Stuff all your clothes in your carrymat/ sleeping bag stuff sack

 

[Sara_H]

Hi
I haven't, I still use it and love it. It replaced the stools I put in my review.

Oh, thank you, I must have misread it in your review.

 

[Dave Davenport]

OK, I will, leave pillow at home, too bulky. Stuff all your clothes in your carrymat/ sleeping bag stuff sack

I used to do that but find a proper pillow makes a big difference to me, they squash down quite small a don't weigh much. But then I'm a middle aged bloke who likes his home comforts, 25 years ago I could sleep anywhere.

 

[MarkF]

OP, where in West Yorks are you? I started out touring about 10 years ago and the Dales are great place for a trial, my first trip was setting out from home, near Shipley, and camping my first night in Settle. A trip around and another night in Malham before returning.

First time out I took:- Tent, sleeping bag, spare shorts, shirt & socks, spork, spare tube and a multitool. That was it! The very next day I bought a camping mat & a pvc ground sheet.......................................I don't think I've bought any other equipment since.