[pnj]

I need to start getting my camelback in order so I'm not one of those unprepared people when something bad happens.

so far in my pack, just on normal rides, I keep:

spare tube
Patch kit
tire levers (those crappy plastic things we all hate)
pump
5, 6 and 8 mm allen wrench
chain breaker (POS that I need to replace)
red bull (for that extra burst of energy when I REALLY need it)
some type of food such as power bars or something

I need to get:
a first aid type kit (bandages, and ? not sure what should be in it)
duct tape
zip ties
bug spray


what am I missing/forgeting?

 

[slowSSer]

extra tube x2.
more duct tape
more zip ties.

bits of chain?
anything else you've ever borken on a ride (seat post bolts? other bolts?)

 

[jacksonpt]

I carry all that stuff, plus an extra chain - I've lost entire chains on rides before and it sucks! I also always carry a good pocket knife, just in case. Perhaps sunscreen? Chapstick, especially on cooler and/or windier days?

On longer rides, I carry a second tube and a spare der hanger.

 

[Rockland]

Toilet paper. I don't think big leaves are gonna cut it..

 

[slowSSer]

ditto on the sharp/good pocket knife. something like a leatherman ought to be perfect and cover the other tools that your multi tool doesnt have.

 

[I Are Baboon]

I usually carry water with me.

 

[pnj]

I usually carry water with me.

camelback = lots O' water for me. I also have a water bottle bracket thingy on my frame.

leatherman is a good suggestion. I'll have to find mine....

 

[llkoolkeg]

Lube...oil based...and plenty of Tecnu.


(Gotta keep you punks guessing who would've assumed I'd post a picture of one of my handcannons.)

 

[Morryjg]

In addition to the normal spare tubes,water and stuff

chain tool
allen wrenches
tire irons
tire & shock pump
Zip ties
Spare Derailleur cable
Derailleur Hanger
Spare chain links
pliers
spoke wrench
lightweight jacket

After the monster biff I took last weekend I'm thinking I need to add first aid into the pack too!

 

[Skookum]

Ugh......

Tire pump
Zip ties
Tire patches
Spare tube
Wood dowel
Chain lube
Extra chain links
Assorted bolts
multi-tool
chain breaker
crank allen
brake rotor tool
tire lever
knife
survival compass
rainproof matches
t.p. in a freezer bag
first aid in a freezer bag
including space blanket
food
water
squirt gun (just in case)

i should have but i don't
super glue (for suture)
tampon (for first aid [gash])
duct tape

 

[Skookum]

a first aid type kit (bandages, and ? not sure what should be in it)
?

bare bones for me tape, gauze, a wrap (use it for sling too). Then the space blanket is good not only for having to spend the night in the sticks, if things go bad, but for wrapping someone up who's going into shock.

 

[MMike]

I take an extra pair of shoes, and my ANGRY EYES, just in case.....

 

[pnj]

Ugh......

Tire pump
Zip ties
Tire patches
Spare tube
Wood dowel
Chain lube
Extra chain links
Assorted bolts
multi-tool
chain breaker
crank allen
brake rotor tool
tire lever
knife
survival compass
rainproof matches
t.p. in a freezer bag
first aid in a freezer bag
including space blanket
food
water
squirt gun (just in case)

i should have but i don't
super glue (for suture)
tampon (for first aid [gash])
duct tape

WHERE do you put all that stuff? and when do you take that much stuff with you?
you should have the squirt gun in a holster......

 

[jdcamb]

One of these too! You can never be to prepared . Folks have been rather hostile towards me lately.....jdcamb