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Cycle Touring Checklist

Add or subtract items to this cycle touring checklist to match the weather and your trip plans.

Cycling Gear

Well-tuned bike

Helmet

Patch kit (with tire levers)

Spare inner tubes

Bike lock (optional)

Head light and tail-light

Waterproof cycling booties

Racks (front and/or rear) with panniers

Cycling shorts (men's, women's)

Lightweight cycling socks

Cycling jerseys (men's, women's)

Outer shell pants (men's, women's)

Cycling shoes

Basic bike tool kit

Cycling computer (optional)

Pump

The Essentials

Map in waterproof case

Food

Sunglasses / Sunscreen

First-aid kit

Headlamp / flashlight

Fire starter

Matches – in waterproof container

Water

Knife

General repair kit

Trip plan (left with a friend)

Clothing – Men's, Women's

Camp shoes or sandals

Quick-drying shorts and pants

Synthetic long underwear

Regular underwear

Sun hat

Fleece top

Camping Gear

Sleeping bag

Tent, tarp, or bivy sack

Stove and fuel

Sleeping pad

Water treatment or filter

Cooking and eating utensils

Toiletries (including toilet paper)

Camping permits (if needed)

Extra Items

Binoculars

Camera and film

Watch or alarm clock

Notebook and pencil

GPS

Change of clothes (waiting at end of route)

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