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  Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice on: December 29, 2013, 04:01:16 AM
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« on: December 29, 2013, 04:01:16 AM »

Putting together my bikepacking gear over next few months take look at my checklist and let me know if there things i could change or add before i buy thanks guys for your help.. http://www.gonebikepacking.com/#!check-list/crs4


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  Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice Reply #1 on: December 29, 2013, 10:10:25 AM
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« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2013, 10:10:25 AM »

Sorry, I didn't get very far. The background images make it really hard for me to read the type, so I gave up...
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  Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice Reply #2 on: December 29, 2013, 10:12:02 AM
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« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2013, 10:12:02 AM »

thanks i thought i might need to change the background
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  Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice Reply #3 on: December 29, 2013, 10:14:08 AM
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« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2013, 10:14:08 AM »

thanks i thought i might need to change the background
Let me know when you get it fixed, and I'll jump back on and provide some feedback.
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  Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice Reply #4 on: December 29, 2013, 10:20:05 AM
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« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2013, 10:20:05 AM »

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  Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice Reply #5 on: December 29, 2013, 10:46:09 AM
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« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2013, 10:46:09 AM »

Some thoughts:

Your parts list looks a little short. Here are some additional things that I carry. They are lightweight and have the potential to prevent a long walk back to the trailhead.
brake pads (and spacer)
misc. bolts
derailleur hanger
spare derailleur pulley & bolt
spare derailleur cable (pre-cut)
zip ties
cord
spoke repair kit
needle and thread
spare cleat bolts

You've got pretty much every electronic gadget under the sun. To each their own, of course, but I prefer a lighter rig. I also prefer a dedicated GPS to my phone. Phones aren't very durable and eat batteries like crazy.

Some other stuff that seems to be missing:
maps?
water treatment/filter?
headlamp w/batteries?
bar light?
poop trowel (yes, it's still a good idea to bury it!)
wet wipes?
insect repellent?
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  Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice Reply #6 on: December 29, 2013, 11:03:59 AM
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« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2013, 11:03:59 AM »

Thanks i update, your right forgot few things .. but do like my gadgets the go pro replacing my d2xs camera and my sony video camera , the bike has solar light work really well even on a dull day.. and the solar charger  zero goal system has buit in light .. but your right head light would be good idea. plus i change the whole layout of the site easier to read. what you think of the hammock system then going for a tent and quilt instead of sleeping bag.. been using xmotion app the maps same to be ok so far that i tested.


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  Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice Reply #7 on: December 29, 2013, 11:10:25 AM
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« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2013, 11:10:25 AM »

what you think of the hammock system then going for a tent and quilt instead of sleeping bag.. been using xmotion app the maps same to be ok so far that i tested.
I personally don't like sleeping in hammocks, so I use a bivy bag and sleeping bag. But lots of people like hammocks and quilts. Pretty much personal preference. But if weight is your primary concern, nothing beats a bivy bag.

A paper map is always a nice backup. Gadgets break and don't work well in the rain. I also generally carry a tiny compass for the same reason.

You've also got a lot of typos on your site. Probably something that you should clean up once your get everything finalized. Not that I do much better!
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  Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice Reply #8 on: December 29, 2013, 11:15:46 AM
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« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2013, 11:15:46 AM »

 Typos lol yeah for sure to much coffee and late nights and living to long in Asia where i only get to speak broken english.
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  Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice Reply #9 on: December 29, 2013, 11:38:07 AM
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« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2013, 11:38:07 AM »

Nice work overall. Thanks for putting it out there!
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