[Sandwich]

Do you pack everything for a ride, or the bare minimum to keep it rolling?

I’ve been on a minimalist kick lately, have a battery pump coming and started carrying a latex tube rather than butyl. I typically don’t ride if it’s likely to rain, but I’m wondering if others are paring down what they carry or just go HAM into the woods with enough gear to cross the appalachian trail

 

[jonKranked]

Generally I go minimalist, but it also depends on where I'm riding and how long I plan on riding. I base it somewhat on how long the hike out/back would be.

And when I say minimalist I mean it. Sometimes I only carry car key and a multi tool. Sometimes I skip the multi tool. Always have my ID and health insurance tho

 

[Jm_]

Depends on how F-ed I am if I have a mechanical or situation. Last big ride had me with my lowrider camelback, two packable jackets, PLB (which I needed) and so on. It was fairly remote and weather can change. Given all the issues Ive seen with people trying to use the hyperlight tubes (by the time its actually needed, something has abraded it or rubbed through, etc.) I'd just rather have a solid fix. That's how I try to pack, not excessively as in the people carrying extra hangars and so on, but I want the stuff to work, so functional pumps, etc.

If its a local XC ride, then just a small tool and extra bottle, in a hip pack that only carries a bottle, wallet and keys in pack pocket.

 

[Westy]

If you are never far from walking out, minimalism is fine. Otherwise there are people who are prepared, and people who rely on people who are prepared.

Also battery pumps are dumb

 

[rideit]

After an unfortunate, 4 mile, Dh trail downhill hike at dusk last night, I am packing some things again that I stopped carrying.
(First walk out due to a mechanical in many, many years)
I generally carry a ton, down to cables, cleats and cleat bolts, extra valves, even brake lever bleed bolts. Brake bolts, brake pads, fixing bolts, etc. Darts and bacon, pump and c02, emergency blanket, etc, etc.

 

[Westy]

After an unfortunate, 4 mile, Dh trail downhill hike at dusk last night, I am packing some things again that I stopped carrying.
(First walk out due to a mechanical in many, many years)
I generally carry a ton, down to cables, cleats and cleat bolts, extra valves, even brake lever bleed bolts. Darts and bacon, pump and c02, emergency blanket, etc, etc.

Disk rotor bolts and cleat bolts are usually compatible.

 

[eric strt6]

I carry DL, Med card, cash, CC, Cell phone, 2 tubes, patch kit, pump, multi tool, 4 GU packs, space blanket, tourniquet, water, for local. Long rides I add a full first aid kit and a windbreaker, headlamp

 

[rideit]

Disk rotor bolts and cleat bolts are usually compatible.

Sort of. The thread pitch is the same, but the head can gouge out the spacer. I definitely pack both.

 

[HardtailHack]

After an unfortunate, 4 mile, Dh trail downhill hike at dusk last night, I am packing some things again that I stopped carrying.
(First walk out due to a mechanical in many, many years)
I generally carry a ton, down to cables, cleats and cleat bolts, extra valves, even brake lever bleed bolts. Brake bolts, brake pads, fixing bolts, etc. Darts and bacon, pump and c02, emergency blanket, etc, etc.

Haha, I've had three walk outs in three months, but they were all freehubs.
I don't carry much, I enjoy getting out of stupid situations that I should have prepared for.
Snake bandage will be added this year, figure it would be useful for fractures too.

 

[jstuhlman]

If you are never far from walking out, minimalism is fine. Otherwise there are people who are prepared, and people who rely on people who are prepared.

Also battery pumps are dumb

this

 

[Jm_]

possibly minimalist: https://www.yahoo.com/news/mystery-pinnacle-man-found-frozen-130746166.html

 

[6thElement]

Depends.

 

[Westy]

Depends.

I just carry toilet paper

 

[Jm_]

Depends.

Baby-wipes are better

 

[Westy]

Baby-wipes are better

Only bring multitaskers, Socks and a bottle of Everclear.

 

[jonKranked]

Depends on how F-ed I am if I have a mechanical or situation

basically this. a lot of the places i ride i'm 10-15 minute walk out tops. or i could call someone for a pickup from a spot. if i rode more remotely more often i'd certainly be carrying more consistently. the places that are more remote i do carry more. the "gravel" ride i did this weekend i even carried a tube, tire levers, and a pump.

 

[4xBoy]

Three beers, phone, and a house key.

Sometimes five beers.

 

[JustMtnB44]

I'm definitely a minimalist for local rides. I hate wearing any sort of pack any more if I don't need to. I can ride from home to my local park and I only bring one water bottle and my phone. My bike always has a small tool kit (in the downtube storage compartment) with tire plugs, CO2, and a multi-tool. Most local parks have water fountains in them.

I have not had any sort of on trail mechanical or flat in well over 6, maybe even 7-8 years. A couple of times something has come loose or needed to be adjusted and the multi-tool came in handy. I used the CO2 once for someone else's bike. Bikes are just too reliable these days.