Keep things light! Remember YOU have to load your own bag(s) onto the luggage truck. You also must haul it to your camping location. You’ll be happy with yourself if weight is minimized. Below is a list of what to bring.
Personal Items
- Toiletries
- Towel/Washcloth
- Lip balm
- Basic first aid supplies
- Sunscreen
- Bug repellent
- Ear plugs/sleeping mask
Camping Gear
- Headlamp/flashlight
- Sleeping bag (40 degree type is recommended)
- Sleeping pad
- Tent (prefer one without stakes to ensure not puncturing a buried sprinkler pipe)
Bike Clothes
- Helmet
- 2-3 jerseys
- 2 bike shorts
- 2-3 socks
- Cycling shoes
- Cycling gloves
- Sunglasses
- Jacket
- Arm warmers or long-sleeved jersey
- Leg warmers/tights
- Rain gear
Street Clothes
- 1 pair shorts
- 1 jeans/long pants
- 2 T-shirts
- 1 long-sleeved shirt
- Socks
- Shoes
- Swimsuit
- Cap
- Jacket/sweatshirt
- Underwear
Gear
- Headlight on the bike
- Tools and bike bag
- Water bottles
- Spare tubes
- CO2 cartridges/pump
- Lube and rag
- Rearview mirror
Misc
- Cell phone and charger
- Ibuprofen
- Pen and paper
- Light lock and cable