If you are one of those who have already joined the fashion of bikepacking and you have in mind enjoy a well -deserved vacation on wheels, you have certain doubts about the luggage necessary to travel by bicycle.The bikepacking is minimalism in its purest form and although many want to save any extra piece with the intention of lightening as much as possible the weight of the bicycle is important to be clear that products are considered basic for a route of several days by bicycle.
Obviously the amount of material and essential elements will also depend on the duration of the trip, the weather and if we are going to stay at a hotel or if we are going to practice aliveac.
What material do I need to do bikepacking?The essential luggage
It is very common for doubts to seize cyclists when they plan their first bikepacking route.The illusion and nerves for living a first adventure with bikepacking bags and saddlebags is a totally new challenge for most.What do I take from bikepacking?Will it suffice with a jersey?Vest and sleeves or winter jacket?Next, I'm going to leave you with a mandatory material list for your first bikepacking route.
Conjunto de recambio: lo más habitual es hacer bikepacking durante los meses más calurosos del año y muchas parejas o grupos de amigos ciclistas son los que aprovechan las vacaciones de verano para disfrutar de una buena ruta en bicicleta.Cycling clothes in this case are not very extensive.It will suffice with a couple of summer sets to complete a one -week route.It is easy to find laundries and even hotels that offer this service to their customers.Two sets of male and short culot will be more than enough.If you travel in winter or to colder sites, this point will be totally different.It also carries with you two games of sports socks.
Chubasquero y chaqueta: Por mucho calor que haga siempre debes llevar contigo algo de ropa de abrigo y un buen chubasquero que te proteja de las posibles tormentas de verano.Water thrombi at this time of the year are especially strong and you must be prepared for any circumstance.In the high mountain time can change radically in half an hour.Forget about mixed options and supposedly impermeable vests.As you usually say in these cases, it is better to prevent cure.If you want to know the most interesting properties of a good raincoat you can visit this publication.A complementary winter jacket can also save you from a good hurry.The 1800 /2000 meters altitude barrier is especially delicate.
Guantes, cubrezapatillas y otros accesorios: los accesorios y complementos son un tema más personal.There are people who prefer to carry perneras while other cyclists opt for a long life of a lifetime.The most important thing is that you have luggage to deal with any circumstance.For me the essential complementary kit would be formed by some sleeves, long gloves (to be able to be waterproof), some waterproof shoes, a “buff” type panties and at least a couple of interior shirts.A thermal and another fine to absorb sweat.
Comida y bebida: este punto es todavía más claro.You must bring food and drink to face the route with guarantees.It is true that you will surely go ahead of restaurants and supermarkets but you should always carry over liquid and solid food.On a route of several days it is essential to eat constantly to replenish energies.One of the great errors of the newly initiated is to eat little for the false and bad obsession of refining training.Beyond the immediate effect that this has on your body, your body will accuse the lack of food also in the coming days.The fatigue you can chain for several days due to a bad nutritional guideline can bitter the final part of the trip.
Dinero, documentación personal y teléfono móvil: voy a aprovechar para recordar lo que debería ser una obviedad.Don't even think about home without documentation, cash and a mobile phone with drums.This is the minimum survival kit that all cyclists should carry.Regardless of whether they practice bikepacking or whether they go out to complete their 2 -hour training.
Herramientas básicas: no hace falta que lleves un taller mecánico encima.The indispensable thing is a pair of spare cameras, a game of Allen keys, a pair of removable, an air pump, a trchacadenas, insulating tape and some flange as a possible emergency solution.It also carries some oil or lubricant wax.
Manta térmica: los que vienen del mundo de la ultra resistencia saben que en cualquier prueba de este tipo es indispensable llevar como material obligatorio una manta térmica.In case of extreme cold or possible hypothermia you can save your life.
Ropa de calle: por mucho que pases el día encima de la bicicleta es evidente que tendrás que llevar contigo algo de ropa de calle.Some pants, a couple of t -shirts and a sweater would be the minimum to survive.I recommend that you add two games of underwear and at least short pants and a sleeping shirt.As for shoes you can choose between comfortable bambas or somewhat cooler flip flops.
Luces: el argumento de que no hace falta llevar luces si pedaleas de día no me convence.Carries at least one rear light and a front.Beyond improving your vision they will also make you more visible to other drivers.Cycling lights are increasingly worked and weight is no longer a real problem.Shape in security is the worst you can do.
Batería externa y cargadores: aunque tengas batería en el móvil y en el ciclocomputador GPS te recomiendo que siempre lleves encima una batería externa recargable.You never know what can happen and you should not leave a battery at the mercy of the possibility of being incommunicado.It also carries the necessary smartphone, GPS and electronic change loaders.
Candado: es probable que viajes encima de una bicicleta de alta gama.We all know the price that bicycles have today and how much it is difficult to pay them.If you don't want to have an infarction when you get a second for breakfast, wear a bicycle lock.Bicycle thefts in certain geographical areas are at the first order of the day.
Botiquin y kit de higiene personal: un cepillo y pasta de dientes, jabón, servilletas de papel y alguna toallita es lo mínimo que debería caber en tu neceser.Also carries vaseline, some medication and sun protection.
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