packing for first bikepacking trip

[ddrifmeyer]

im leaving tomorrow on a 3 day bikepacking trip. here's what i have packed so far:

tent
various plastic bags incase of rain
camera
pump
inner tube
patch kit
tire levers
multi tool
2 changes of clothes
twine
knife
lock
lighters
gloves
water bottles
clif bars
bungie cords

what am i missing?

[campy3]

probably alot.  I learned the hard way.  Make sure you dont plan on just eating clif bars.  Those are just for 3 hour rides and you won't feel like eating them even if you are hungry. 

[MattySF]

sleep system?

[maadjurguer]

This is too late to help you on your trip, but you might see the following in hindsight:

I don't know how you feel about sleeping out in the stars, but IMO a tent is way to heavy.  You can get away with just a sleeping bag and a bivy sack with no-seeum screen if you're worried about bugs.

As for bungie cords....use straps instead since you can really tighten down on them...bungie's only get so tight and then you're left with a bouncing mass of stuff.

I assume you have a multitool with pliers and knife...so no need for extra knife unless you plan on skinning that yeti you're in search of.

When it comes to clothes, I always took too much when I first started.  My system works for me, so I'll share...but YMMV:  I have 2 chamois which I alternate on days as well as socks.  I wear the same jersey every day.  At the end of each day, I air out all my stuff and get into a night shirt (Patagonia capeline 2) and a pair of loose fitting boxers (getting air around the saddle area is key).  These are the only clothes I bring on warm tours.  On a colder tour, I'll bring a lightweight puffy to also sleep in as well as a knit skullcap.

Ohh...I also bring tiny containers of my favorite chamois cream for the day(Bag Balm) and another small container of diaper rash cream for hotspots at night (Desitin Max Strength - 40%Zinc Oxide)

[Done]

Here's the stuff that I took for my 2010 CTR ride. I've changed my gear a bit since then, but this should at least get you started:

http://tobygadd.blogspot.com/2010/11/colorado-trail-race-gear-2010.html

[martinkates]

Good going dude, pack well and do make ur trip a great one, all the best!