How to pack for my next cycling trip

OMIT

  • tons of unnecessary toiletries
  • too many changes of clothes

the target should be max 35 liters

  • note: never wear undies when cycling long distance! just apply vaseline and go au naturel in your cycling shorts or you will be sorry!
      

BRING

  • passport
  • credit card (s)
  • cash

Toiletries

  • toothpaste
  • toothbrush
  • feminine hygiene stuff
  • deodorant
  • moisturizer
  • soap
  • shampoo
  • clothes detergent
  • face cloth
  • towel
  • mesh sponge*
    this may seem surplus but it will make your soap go further and you can shower a lot faster

Drugs

  • charcoal tabs
  • pohchai pills
  • aspirin
  • antihistamine
  • sunscreen
  • bug spray
  • teatree oil

Misc

  • earplugs
  • clothes line
  • spare plastic bags
  • camera
  • pencil / pen
  • magazine and/or book
  • [music]

Clothes

  • T-shirts
  • shorts
  • socks
  • undies
  • cap
  • all purpose shoe
  • sweatshirt
  • bathing suit / goggles

Cycling Specific

  • vaseline
  • gloves + spare pair
  • one camel backpack 2 liters
  • 1 power bar per day
  • protein bars to substitute for crap food on offer
  • book to record distances
  • pump
  • spare tire / tire irons
  • lights for night riding
  • reflector strip
  • 2 pairs cycling shorts

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