Randy's Bicycle Touring Packing List

What to bring...

My approach to packing for a bicycle tour is to put stuff that I will be more likely to use in the front panniers, and other gear in the rear panniers. I also keep my raingear and other items I want to have quick access to in the front panniers. This is because the rear panniers are harder to access when I strap my sleeping bag and tent across them. I also try to leave some room in the front panniers for things like food that I might pick up during the day. I try to balance the panniers to have approximately the same weight on each side. I carry a small day pack for short walking trips, to hang food from trees (in bear country), and for mountain biking.

On the Bike water bottles (2) bicycle computer fenders (mud-guards) tyre pump		On the Body cycling shorts cycling jersey in jersey pocket: wallet, lip balm, sunglass lenses, maps, spare change bright colored windbreaker (windcheater) non-cotton socks stiff-soled shoes helmet sunglasses with interchangeable lenses fingerless cycling gloves sweatband/bandana
Left Front Pannier gore-tex raingear cutting board and cutlery cup (tea bags inside) honey toilet paper sun hat		Right Front Pannier bicycle tools food - lunch and snacks (approx 3 days worth) guidebooks and maps water filter (1 per group) frisbee
Left Rear Pannier 3rd water bottle candle lantern and candles flashlight first aid kit (one per group) toiletries stove and cook pot (one per group) fleece jacket mid-weight cycling jersey or wool shirt food - dinner and brekkie (approx 3 days worth) bowl sandals (for showers and river crossings) bicycle cable lock silk inner sheet (for sleeping bag) in side pocket: cutlery, sewing kit,		Right Rear Pannier cycling shorts (3 pair) underwear (2 pair) walking shorts sweat suit (track suit) bottoms cycling jersey or thermal top (3 pair) ankle-length socks (non-cotton) (3 pair) thermal bottoms (1 pair) full-finger gloves 3/4 length gloves (with full thumb) wool or fleece hat cotton t-shirt (for sleeping in) dishwashing gear (sponge, soap) stove fuel (approx 1 week supply) small day pack or large bum-bag large-ish water bag in side pocket: lighter, matches, bungee cords, spare straps, chain lube
Handlebar bag camera maps keys film sunscreen compass binoculars		Top of Rear Rack sleeping bag tent sleeping pad (thermarest) previous day's laundry (to dry) spare tyre