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Tour Kit
What to take and what to leave behind!
Your Tour Kit will depend on, countries to be visited, time of year, length and purpose of journey. On a long daytrip all your needs can be carried in a bumbag/fannypack. At the other extreme an extended tour off the beaten track may require you to carry a full survival pack i.e. tent, sleeping bag, cooking equipment & utensils in addition to food, water, clothing & first-aid.
This is girlgears suggested list of what to take, bearing in mind whatever you choose means "weight", be selective, lay it all out and be tough with your final decision!
Luggage
Choose from front or rear panniers, bar bags, rucksacks, rear rack top bags and seat post-bags. Whatever you choose can affect cycle handling so ask advise from your local cycle shop and experienced cycle tourers. Our personal choice is the Ortlieb light range of rear panniers and bar bags with map case. These are tried and tested, rugged and 100% waterproof see .
Clothing
Choose technical clothing made from easy care, fast drying, hardwearing and comfortable fabrics include a set of street clothes for those "off bike" occasions. Select waterproof and windproof outer layers for changeable weather conditions.
Bike kit
Basic requirements depend on your style of bike and your challenge, but should include a puncture repair kit/spare tube, tools, bike lock and tyre pump.
Toiletries/first-aid
These do depend on each individual requirement but save space and weight by selecting small plastic leak-proof bottles, which can be filled from your home store. Collect hotel bathroom packs whenever you can (legally) or buy travel size items. Seek out multi-purpose products and first aid essentials from Adventure shops. Finally, pack a small bottle of perfume…it's a girlie thing!
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Clothes |
Toiletries
(1.4kg) |
Other
Stuff |
Bike Stuff
(1.1kg) |
Medical
(.5kg) |
Documents |
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1 padded briefs |
cosmetics |
batteries |
1 pump |
antihistamine tablets |
accommodation guides |
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2 bras |
dental floss |
binoculars |
2 inner tubes |
antiseptic wipes |
address book |
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2 cycle shorts |
deodorant/perfume |
bubble wrap |
bike lock |
asilone |
cash |
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2 cycle tops |
disposable razor |
camera |
bin liners
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aspirin |
cheques |
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2 technical vests |
face cream |
cloth bag |
brake cable |
cotton buds |
credit cards |
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2 t-shirts |
flannel |
clothes line |
bubble wrap to sit on
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dental pack |
guidebooks |
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2pr cycle socks |
hair gel |
compass |
disposable gloves |
dioralyte |
maps
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3 knickers |
hairbrush-fold up |
cutlery set |
gear shift cable |
disposable gloves |
passport
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buff |
lip sunblock |
dog dazer |
hand wipes |
ibuleve gel |
phrase book
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cycle footwear |
nail file |
film |
lube |
Imodium |
travel insurance |
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cycle mitts |
petroleum jelly |
money/passport pouch |
old toothbrush |
insect repellent |
writing material |
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fleece top |
shampoo |
multi-purpose wash |
puncture kit |
optrex drops |
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helmet |
shower cap |
pack towel |
rubber bands
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plasters (actif heal) |
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jumper |
soap |
pen |
spare tyre |
savlon cream |
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sleepshirt |
soap bag |
plastic cup |
topeak tool |
scissors |
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smart footwear
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sunscreen/aftersun |
radio |
tyre levers
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triangle bandage |
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smart long sleeve top |
tampax |
sewing kit |
visi armbands |
tweezers |
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smart short sleeve top |
tiger balm |
sunglasses |
visi lights |
water purifying tablets |
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smart shorts |
tissues/toilet paper |
tin opener |
water bottles |
zoivirex |
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smart trousers |
tooth paste |
waiters friend |
zip
ties |
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| swim shoes |
toothbrush |
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| swim suit |
wet wipes |
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| travel shorts |
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| trousers |
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| vest/top |
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| warm gloves |
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| waterproof jacket |
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| waterproof trousers |
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Remember
Travel with an open mind, preferably with a good companion but most of all BE CONFIDENT AND ENJOY...this is YOUR tour!
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