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So what do people carry in there rucksacks while out on the trail?
My lucky severed head.
We all answered on last week's thread...
Sorry didn't see that
The internet is mad - here's a website dedicated to getting skulls into camelbacks!
Personally - water, food, jacket, basic multitool and basic spares (tube, chainlink). And more food.
Too much! Too much water, pump, shock pump, multi tool, tube, zip ties, patches, compass, keyring torch, various other tools, wee first aid kit. Weighs a fair bit and I'm convinced I'm carrying too much but each time I look I can't decide what to remove.
I've stopped using a Camelbak for rides under 2 hours.
Pump, tube and multi tool in jersey pocket, boom, freedom from silly sweaty back packs...
I have an osprey, which is sooooooo comfy!! I put in as much water as I think I'll need, no more. Usual pump, tube, multitool, iPhone with gps programme, and cash.
A severed head is all you need- companionship, stimulation, food....
For long rides I'll take two ltrs of water and two water bottles filled with zero hights,two inner tubes,mini pump ( tract pump style) wet lube multi tool and waterproof jacket
For trail centers I just take one tube two ltrs water multi tool, pump and my waterproof jacket!
For any ride on the mtn bike
2l (maybe 3) Water
2x Tubes (unless i already used them and forgot to replace)
Multi Tool
Pump
Cash/loose change
food
Fizzy Snakes
Tyre Levers
Spare Top
First Aid Kit
Zip Ties
(Need to add toothpaste tube again for sliced Sidewalls)
HTII BB Cap Tool
Puncture Repair Kit
Spare Hanger
For longer rides/winter
Jacket
CO2 Canisters + Pump
Shock Pump
Map (should add compass)
Merino layer if i'm not already wearing it
All in a Camel Back Havoc
Most of the kit just stays in my bag until used then try and replace. Not much extra faff and weight just best to avoid the walk home.
Forgot pump when out by myself 1 day and had to walk home (only 1 mile but enough), also had some problems with HTII End Caps so just leave a spare tool in there.
Shock Pump is useful to have if you have air shocks.
First aid kit is no brainer really, need to remake mine for Oz now.
Spare long/short sleeve top is great change when you get sweaty/cold good for the occasional shower or stop.
I don't use rucksac. For most rides multitool, tube, patches, chainlinks a couple of bolts and nuts and some cable ties in a seat pouch. pump and water bottle on the frame. waterproof in jersey pocket if it looks like rain. Jelly babies / flapjack in pockety
Only in winter or if going out into the wilds do I carry more. Why spend hundreds on adding lightness to your bike and then carry round loads of crap you don't need
dont like a bag on my back , a proper cycling top with pockets for tube and tool pump on the bike and a montane shell either in my pocket or strapped to the bars.
Two Camelbaks here, Mule that rarely gets used & a basic one thats used most. Swap the contents when using either...Lezyne pump, Topeak Hummer, tube & kit, HT2 preload tool.
We pooled our kit once, before riding CyB. We could have opened a bike shop with the stuff we were collectively carrying. 🙂
If i take the camel back I do end up with a lot of guff I don't always need. Have used one for years, but short or predictable rides are more liberating with jersey pockets + seat pack + the unfashionable bottle cage!
I'm sure there's plenty of riders on here with pics of backpack contents much like the bivi boys 😉
I have a support car following, they have everything I'll need.
Camel back with the following:
Water
Spare tube
Multitool
Tyre levers
Chain splitter
Co2pump and 3cartridges
Quiklinks
Spare hanger
Plus what I need to add in future:
whistle especially for night rides
Lightweight top
camelbak with
2l water (ish)
multi tool
power links
couple of tubes
tyre levers
pump
phone
cash
keys
food if over 2 hours (often power bar types)
I think I'd take a jacket if I had room on longer (or winter) rides.
So my spare rear mech is a little excessive then??
Frame bags are the new backpacks. The latter are only for youngsters who haven't yet got lower back problems. Anyway, in my frame bag I tend to have a lightweight inner tube, pump with duct tape wrapped around it, spare chain link, tyre patch & a light multi-tool. Plus snacks & arm warmers / gilet as conditions dictate.