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What to Take
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What to Take
Many bicycle guides offer suggestions about what to pack
for a bike tour. Here’s our version; if you like one of the others, that’s fine
too.
Clothes and personal items in overnight baggage
| Clothes to ride in |
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Toilet kit |
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Warm shirt or windbreaker |
| Clothes for hotel or camp |
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Wallet, ID, money |
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Long-sleeved shirt, long pants |
| Extra shoes |
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Notebook, pen for journal |
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Hat with brim |
Choose clothes based on the weather you expect – but take
an additional warm layer. One night is likely to be 10-15 degrees colder than
you expect.
Personal items for daily use (carry with you or wear)
| Helmet |
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Camera, film or cards |
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First aid kit |
| Gloves |
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Guidebook |
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Insect repellent |
| Water bottles/hydration pack |
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Jacket or sweater |
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Sunscreen |
| Rain gear |
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Swim suit, wading shoes |
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Sunglasses |
| Waterproof tarp (5’x7’) |
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Plastic bags |
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Toilet paper |
| Snack or energy bar |
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Pocket knife |
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Cell phone (emergency use) |
Carry at least a quart more water than you think you
need.
Bike equipment
| Bike |
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Patch kit, tire levers |
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Handlebar pack |
| Bike lock |
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Spare tube |
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Rack |
| Headlight, taillight |
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Pump |
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Rack pack or panniers |
| Bell or whistle |
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Tools (know how to use ‘em) |
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Rain cover for panniers |
| Fenders |
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Spokes (to fit your wheels) |
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Bungee cords |
We don’t recommend carrying more than a few pounds in a
backpack. Your load will be much more stable in panniers on a rack firmly
attached to the bike. If you're camping or traveling without vehicle support for
more than a few days, split the load between front and back panniers for better
handling. Many people prefer a trailer; a one-wheeled trailer such as the BOB
works well on the C&O.
Even if you don’t plan to ride after dark, you’ll want
the headlight or a flashlight in the Paw Paw tunnel (C&O MP 155).
Camping equipment
| Tent |
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Stove, matches |
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Towel |
| Sleeping bag |
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Cook kit, utensils |
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Plastic ziplock bags |
| Sheet or sleeping bag liner |
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Food (carry an extra meal) |
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Biodegradable soap |
| Air mattress or sleeping pad |
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Extra water |
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Oh, yes – did we mention extra water?
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