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Packing List
How to: Find the best TrailsWhat to pack?
Purpose
Mountainbiking is an outdoor sport often performed in rough terrain in remote places. A lot of unforeseen things can spoil your ride…
The weather may change, you might have a flat or another mechanical fault… While in summer, close to your car this is not a big deal, the situation dramatically changes in shoulder season far away from anywhere!
It is therefore a good idea to reflect on the ride you have planned and pack a few things that might help you save the day (and prevent a long hike back)!
Murphy´s law says that whatever you bring to a ride you will not need. So make sure to pack the whole workshop and closet and you are safe! 😉
Packing Lists
We try to provide a list of things that have proven to be useful on tour and we discriminate between three ride categories:
- Short ride in sub-mountainous areas: low risk of sudden weather change, short distances to towns, etc.
- Long alpine ride: potential of sudden weather change (thunderstorm, snow&cold), long return from remote areas
- Multi-day ride: may require food, spare clothes, ticking, charger for phone,…
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short ride |
alpine ride |
multi-day ride |
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Tools |
tire levers |
x |
x |
x |
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tire plugs |
x |
x |
x |
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pump |
x |
x |
x |
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multi-tool |
(x) |
x |
x |
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chainbreaker |
(x) |
x |
x |
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zip-ties |
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x |
x |
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duct tape |
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x |
x |
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tire patches |
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(x) |
x |
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small pliers |
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(x) |
x |
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valve core tool |
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(x) |
x |
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nipple spanner |
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(x) |
x |
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Spare Parts |
tube |
x |
x |
x |
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chain link |
(x) |
x |
x |
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derailleur hanger |
(x) |
x |
x |
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brake pads |
(x) |
x |
x |
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shift cable |
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(x) |
x |
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chain lube |
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(x) |
x |
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spokes (2-3) |
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(x) |
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Clothes |
warm layer |
x |
x |
x |
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hardshell |
(x) |
x |
x |
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neck gaiter |
(x) |
x |
x |
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spare shirt |
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(x) |
x |
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warm hat |
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(x) |
x |
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underwear |
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x |
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warm socks |
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x |
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spare chamois |
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(x) |
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misc |
phone |
x |
x |
x |
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bidon/camelbag |
x |
x |
x |
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snacks |
(x) |
x |
x |
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first aid kit |
(x) |
x |
x |
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batteries (GPS, AXS) |
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(x) |
(x) |
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small lock |
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(x) |
x |
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charger |
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x |
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toothbrush/-paste |
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x |
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Hookabike |
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(x) |
(x) |
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headlamp |
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(x) |
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GPS |
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(x) |
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washing detergent |
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(x) |
Protective Gear
Always wear a helmet when biking!
There is no excuse not to! Modern helmets are light and well-ventilated. The potential consequences of head-injuries are very severe!
A backpack with a back-protector may prevent high-consequence spine injuries.
Knee- and elbow protection are also recommended for trail biking. There are many light and comfortable options on the market.