Minimum spare kit for commute

[Tynan]

no waterproofs in the summer, it's only water

spare gloves/kit? even if it rains and you can it dry it, ride it dry init

 

[SoulOnIce]

For my 28mile round trip.

Overshoes
small waterproof jacket
Wallet
Phone
work clothes
2l of water
spare inner tube
pump
repair kit
multi-tool
D-lock
deodorant
hair wax
keys

all in my backpack.

Leave your D lock, deodorant and hair wax at work. Less to carry

 

[Wheeledweenie]

Ladies have it harder. For my 20-mile round trip I take:

Repair stuff:
Pump
Inner tube
Repair kit
Tyre levers

Clothes:
Trousers/skirt
Top
Bra (yes I need an alternative to the sports bra)
Spare socks
Waterproof jacket

Toiletries:
Deodorant
Facial wipes
Moisturiser

Food:
Energy bar
Water (on the frame)

Security:
D-Lock and loop

Occasional extras:
Music for rehearsals
DVDs to lend to friends
Food shopping on the way home etc etc etc

I bring my shoes and towel on Mondays, leave them at work in the week, and take them home on Fridays. Plus there's my wallet, keys and phone.

That's why ladies are slower I reckon, the extra weight!

 

[Andy 71]

Toolkit in pouch, comprising:

Multitool
Leatherman tool
Small adjustable spanner
Park patches
Tyre levers
Large Allen key
CO2 cartridge and valve
Spare nuts and bolts
Cable ties

Also, in my backpack:

Pump
Front cateye light (plus LED backup)
Waterproof Nike cap with peak (keeps rain out of my eyes)
Light waterproof jacket (which I rarely wear in summer rain)
Waterproof hi-vis rucsac cover
Spare 20" innertube
Disposable gloves

 

[Tynan]

jesus, you lot must those commuters I see all the time looking like they're setting of on tour

 

[Wheeledweenie]

jesus, you lot must those commuters I see all the time looking like they're setting of on tour

A lot of kit is needed to transform from a cycle caterpillar into a workplace butterfly....

 

[Twanger]

Toolkit including:
tyre levers
Multi tool
Swiss Army knife,
Patches
Spare tube

Lights
Lock and extension cable
Clothes and towel
Water bottle

wallet/phone/
Filofax (what of it? I use one!)
Lunch

 

[simon_brooke]

taking a full set of waterproof gear for a 13 mile trip seems a bit much

Dunno about you, but my waterproof takes up less space than a can of coke. What's the problem with packing that?

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

jesus, you lot must those commuters I see all the time looking like they're setting of on tour

LMAO !