Complete gear list: Essentials to survive on a bicycle

Traveling on a Bike Gear List (Draft)
Bike
Helmet
Bikepacking packs (seat pack, handlebar pack, frame pack, etc.)
Headlight
Taillight
Lightweight lock (opt.)

Shelter
Tent, tarp, bivy or hammock
Guylines and stakes (if needed)
Ground cloth (opt.)

Sleep System
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Pillow (clean tshirt filled with clothes)

Cooking
Stove (recomend fuel stove)
Fuel
Mini lighter and stormproof matches
Mug and/or pot
Spork
knife + cutting board

Water
Purification drops or tablets
Water reservoir or bottles with cages

Clothing:

For Biking:
Top long sleeves
Padded shorts or tights
Socks (wool)
Rain pants (replaced by light pants)
Rain jacket
Weatherproof gloves (none)
Insulation layer for cold conditions
Buff/bandana

For Camp:
Underwear x3
Long-top wool
Long-underwear bottoms
Warm hat
Wool socks for sleep (and for everything)
Puffy insulated jacket or vest
Sandals (found in the trash)

Navigation:
Cellphone
Solar/portable charger (Anker)
Personal locator beacon (opt.)

Hygiene/Toiletries:
Zip-top bags (varied sizes for waste, food, etc.)
Sunscreen
Butt Cream (Needed, just research it)
Lip balm
Hand sanitizer
Toothpaste
Small toothbrush
soap (2 one for the body, one for clothes and dishes)
Toilet paper
towel

Bike Repair Tools:
Spare tubes
Patch kit
Compact pump
Tire levers
Cycling multi-tool
Replacement chain links (opt)
Chain tool (opt)
Lubricant
Spare spokes (opt)
Spoke wrench (opt)
Brake cables and derailleur cables
6” adjustable wrench
Assorted nuts and bolts
General-purpose multi-tool
Duct tape
Zip ties
Big trash bags (for rain, reparing tarps or other diy)

First-Aid Supplies:
Blister pads
Gauze pads
Bandages
Antibiotic ointment (small packet)
Pain-relief pills
Splint
Medical information/emergency contact card
cetavlon/hydrating cream
aid kit

Miscellaneous:
Meals
Snacks
Headlamp or microlight with fresh batteries
Extra batteries
Sunglasses
Camera
Watch
Journal or sketchbook
Pen or pencil
Cash/credit card/ID
Passport
Sewing kit (love making clothes)

Complete gear list: Essentials to survive on a bicycle

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