All that stuff you take on a ride.... how do you pack it?

[mtb_prodigy]

Originally Posted by BAD_S197

thanks for the list.

In combining lists from everyone in this thread and the other, I think the trunk would be good. I would secure it with more than just the 4 velcro straps it comes with.

The stuff I have assembled so far just about fills the box my skateboard helmet came in.

toilet paper being one of those larger things... can NEVER be without toilet paper and some handy wipes.


My list so far;

- allen wrenches (to be replaced with crank bros multi w/ chain tool.

- roll of toilet paper
- handy wipes
- travel bar of soap
- Leatherman w/ screwdriver adapter and bits
- folding HRT knife
- lighter
- maglight and 4 extra AA batteries
- BOTTLE of Crown Royal
- 2 tubes
- 1 slime tube
- 1 pack of patches (will pickup a few more soon)
- Co2 pump
- 3 co2 cartridges
- tire pressure gauge
- 2 presta to shrader adapters (slime is presta)
- Tire hand pump
- 1 dozen large zip ties

- Camelback (it can haul a fair amount of stuff)

How much does all that weigh?

[ka0t1c07]

I think on a couple of rides I carry the first aid kit for Dean. LOL. You guys dont pack condoms with ya. Is it the space issue? In my little military Camel, I gotz
-100oz water
-lots of GELS
-Energy bars
-pump
-GPS
-Walkie
-Swiss army tool
-Bike tools
-2 LED flash lights
-2 pens, first aid kit
-Anti-shit pills
-Tylenol
-Power link
-zip ties
-spare tubes
-patch kit
-ass wipes
-Cigarette lighter
-money
-Trojan Man
-Maps (sometimes)
-Camera
-Mp3
-Box cutter
-cell phone
-Air soft Gun(If im riding alone)
-I know Im missing something else

-Tin

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by ka0t1c07

I think on a couple of rides I carry the first aid kit for Dean. LOL.

True. Finially got ride of that 2.55 Weitwold LT that keep washing in the Decomposed San Gabriel Granite. Great tire on slickrock.

Dean

[BAD_S197]

Originally Posted by mtb_prodigy

How much does all that weigh?

Too much...

I don't know how you guys carry so much stuff.

It's not THAT much weight but definately noticable.

[quote=mechmann;81565]when my pack is full at the beginning of a ride, it usually weighs between 25 and 35lbs.

quote]


WOW.....

I think the real question is, how far do people ride and is most of it just "preparing for the worst"?

[BAD_S197]

Originally Posted by mechmann

when my pack is that heavy we are usually riding 30 plus miles in the heat of day, and usually it is far from help. this last weekend i started the ride with 5 liters of fluids in my pack, it was empty when we finished and it was a SHORT ride! (less than 18 miles)

i carry very little on road rides because you never leave "civilization".

i do carry lots of stuff that doesn't get used much. water proof matches, a space blanket, extra tools and parts like brake pads and chain links and chain ring bolts. in the event that i need them, i want to have them!

granted, if i am 15 miles from help and my bike won't work i can probably hike out...

but the guy that died on The Plunge last year was inside of 10 miles from town!

Makes complete sense.

It's just hard to envision needing that much stuff.

[Fired Yo Momma]

Airsoft gun? how big of a bag do you have?

[BAD_S197]

probably talking about an airsoft pistol and they aren't that big...

If i was to go deep into nomans land I'd probably take my G30 or USP9.... hey, a man's gotta eat.. and candybars only go so far...

[ka0t1c07]

its a pistol. small. Just hope I never have to use it. I thought that guy who died on the plunge got bitten by a snake. Correct me if im wrong but 30 mile epics do require lots of water. To me water is the main thing. DO they make a bladder that holds more than 100 oz. ?

-Tin

[tribune]

Originally Posted by ka0t1c07

its a pistol. small. Just hope I never have to use it. I thought that guy who died on the plunge got bitten by a snake. Correct me if im wrong but 30 mile epics do require lots of water. To me water is the main thing. DO they make a bladder that holds more than 100 oz. ?

-Tin

Just buy another bladder and feed the tube through the other shoulder strap on your backpack. Thats what I do for really long rides. Plus I'll put a 20oz bottle of my favorite mix on my frame.

And one thing I never leave home without is a spare clete and bolts! I rode Aliso once and poped off one of my shimano cletes. its damn hard to ride back without them

[DBD]

Was sent to this thread while reading another so I thought I would answer a question ...

Originally Posted by ka0t1c07

. . .DO they make a bladder that holds more than 100 oz. ?

-Tin

Yes,

Ultimate Direction, 128oz bladder

or you can get an MSR 6L bladder and purchase a hose kit

MSR 6Liter bag

[ka0t1c07]

WOW, 6 liters, must be hard on the back with all the extras.