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What do you need to go bikepacking - the bikepacking essentials
At Alpkit, we specialise in well thought out, lightweight equipment for self-supported travel. Bikepacking is our thing and here's what we pack and comes in about 8kg in weight
- inflatable airbed
- down sleeping bag
- bivvy bag or small tent
- titanium cook set
- small camping stove with spare gas
- small first aid kit and enviro bug repellent
- pre-prepared food or freeze-dried sachets
- water
- fleece/down jacket in a dry bag
- spare set of clothes and waterproofs in separate dry bags
- headtorch
- snacks
- electrical devices in separate dry bags
- bike spares (pump, oil, multi-tool with chain splitter, inner tube and levers)
- credit card, money and phone
Want to read what other people use then check out James Olsen's spotlight Packing Your Frame Bag or Dan's notes from a 2 day South Lakes 100 miler spotlight on Bikepacking What To Pack
Watch: Bikepacking 101
Put your brakes on, grab something cold, sit back and enjoy the flow...
What to Pack:
AlpKen takes us through what to pack for the Tuscany Trail
Product Guides: Our Range Explained
AlpNick takes us through our extensive range of bikepacking bags
Inside the Alpkit Factory
Making a Stingray Frame Bag
Making a Koala Saddle Bag
