Gear And Set Up

[wisaunders]

Well I totally geeked out and documented my set up tonight for an overnight bikerafting trip that I have coming up.  The 3 guys I'm going with do not have any bikepacking experience (not that I have a lot), so I thought this would help them.  Maybe it will help someone here too.


Bags On The Bike


Bags Off The Bike

A - Backpack
B - 10 Liter Dry Sack
C - 15 Liter Dry Sack (Contains Packraft and Inflation Bag)
D - Seat Bag
E - Mini Frame Bag

Backpack Contents

1 - Tyvec Tape
2 - Bic Lighter
3 - Charcoal Lighter Fluid
4 - Packraft Patch Kit
5 - Large Bungee
6 - Small Bungee
7 - Spare Clothes (See 29 - 36 below for details)
8 - iPhone Dry Case
9 - Paddle
10 - Personal Flotation Device
11 - Throw Bag (Rope)

10 Liter Dry Sack Contents

12 - Spare Fule Canister
13 - Towel
14 - Water Filter
15 - Flask for Night Cap
16 - Cooking Kit (Lighter, Stove, Spork, Fuel Canister inside of Mug)
17 - Rain Tarp
18 - First Aid Kit


Seat Bag Contents

19 - Hammock
20 - Hammock Suspension Straps
21 - Pillow
22 - Sleeping Bag

Mini Frame Bag Contents

23 - Spare Tubes
24 - Tire Levers
25 - Spoke Wrench
26 - Multi-Tool
27 - Knife
28 - Utility Cord

Spare Clothes

29 - Fleece
30 - Gloves
31 - Sox
32 - Rain Jacket
33 - Under Armour Top
34 - Under Armour Bottoms
35 - Bike Jersey
36 - Bike Shorts

[wisaunders]

So how would you improve this?

[Yagi]

Where do you keep the adult libations?  I really hope you have a cozy little spot for those.

[wisaunders]

Where do you keep the adult libations?  I really hope you have a cozy little spot for those.

Ha!  BOOZE - highest alcohol to weight ratio that you can handle.  Wild Turkey 101 is my preferred adult libation on trips right now.  It goes in the flask (#15) above.  It's funny, I'll usually carry two or three but I thought that would be absurd for the pictures.

[Yagi]

Perfect!  I didn't even see the flask.  You are on top of it.  Nice setup.  Are you carrying any spare parts for the bike?  I saw a couple of tools, but maybe I missed the parts?

[wisaunders]

Perfect!  I didn't even see the flask.  You are on top of it.  Nice setup.  Are you carrying any spare parts for the bike?  I saw a couple of tools, but maybe I missed the parts?

I need to get a spare derailleur hanger and bolt but that's about it for the quick overnighters that I have time for these days. What spare parts should I consider?

 I also realized I forgot my headlamp and TP.  

[Done]

I need to get a spare derailleur hanger and bolt but that's about it for the quick overnighters that I have time for these days. What spare parts should I consider?

 I also realized I forgot my headlamp and TP. 

Here's what I carry: http://tobygadd.blogspot.com/2012/08/2012-colorado-trail-race-gear.html

Seems like a long list, which it is--but most of the items are small and lightweight.

[Colorado Cool Breeze]

No suggestions on improvements just wanted to say thanks for the post. I really like your setup.

[Eastman]

Suggested improvements:  get rid of the lighter fluid, the bungees (not sure what purpose they serve), some of the spare clothes, spare fuel canister, rain tarp, pillow, one of the tubes, spoke wrench, and the utility cord. 

With the weight and space you save bring that extra flask or two. 

Two thumbs up for the geeking out you did to document this.  We can all relate.