For my 1000km Munda Biddi off-road trip, it was all about minimising space as I needed to fit everything into bikepacking bags, including a half framebag. After about five revisions, I had culled the bulky things in favour for things that packed small. Weight wasn’t at all prioritised for this bikepacking packing list.
What I needed for this adventure: enough clothes to keep warm down to about 0 degrees celcius (32 degrees F), a shelter and cooking gear, plus the ability to carry about 24 hours worth of food. I wanted to sleep comfortably so I opted for a tent and blow-up pillow over the MUCH smaller bivvy+jumper combo. You’ll also notice I took extra pots and bowls to be used communally.
I packed my camping gear all in my handlebar pack; my tent poles, spares parts, tools, beard trimmer and cutlery in my frame bag; and my clothing, toiletries and cooking gear in my seatpack. Food was almost always stored in my handlebar accessory bag, but the overflow went into the seatpack.
My 9.5kg Self-Sufficient Bikepacking Packing List
Clothing: 3570g
Flannel Shirt – 300g
T-Shirt – 130g
Jeans – 400g
Socks x1 – 25g
Waterproof Socks x1 – 130g
Poncho – 130g
Underpants x2 – 80g
Cycling Jersey – 100g
Cycling Bib Knicks – 200g
Cycling Undershirt – 60g
Cycling Windjacket – 100g
Leg Warmers – 150g
Arm Warmers – 50g
Gloves – 85g
SPD Sandals – 1000g
Waterproof Booties – 95g
Toiletries: 350g
Toothbrush + Paste – 40g
Beard Trimmer – 170g
Deodorant – 50g
Sunscreen – 50g
Towel – 20g
Soap – 20g
Cooking: 1255g
MSR Quick 2.5L Pot – 266g
MSR Quick 1.3L Pot – 215g
MSR Insulated Cup – 97g
Utensils – 90g
Bowls – 125g
Stove + Canister – 435g
Detergent – 20g
Dish Cloth – 7g
Camping: 3085g
Mountain Hardwear 2p Tent – 1500g
Thermarest Neoair Mat – 500g
Macpac Sleeping Bag – 800g
Exped Pillow – 215g
Headtorch – 70g
Tools, Spares, Essentials: 760g
Phone + Charger – 150g
Wallet – 50g
Sunglasses – 30g
Pump – 50g
Multitool – 130g
Spare Tube – 130g
Helmet – 220g
Bags: 980g
Revelate Frame Bag – 200g
Ortlieb Handlebar Pack – 350g
Ortlieb Seat Pack – 430g
Total Gear Weight: 9465g
Alee, interested in a decent poncho, currently have a disposable one about the size of a wallet when folded. It won’t last much longer , what do you use?
Mine packs really small too, but I got it in Korea and can’t find it anywhere online. The brand is The Red Face. Not sure I can help anymore, sorry!
Wow it must have been a challenge to find space for all that gear plus food and water inside does tiny bike pack bags, great job.
I never thought of putting the bar bag below the drops. I was always thinking of fitting between the drops, and therefore it wouldn’t be big enough for the tent, sleeping bag and mat. Great idea!
Only if your bike is big enough!
What did you pack into each bag?
Hey great post thanks for sharing, have to ask…waterproof booties?
Waterproof shoe covers. Keeps my feet warm and dry!
Hi Alee, some good info! Where did your store the cooking pots?
It fitted into my saddle bag very easily. The Ortlieb Seat Pack is huge!