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Post by martinw on Jul 8, 2008 14:17:46 GMT
If im going out for a couple of hours either on a local trail like the Marin or up on the hills behind where I live I dont tend to take a lot, Over the years Ive taken out no end of stuff that i will never use and it just weighs you down. Take a look, the esentials are there, Im just in the middle of adding a small 1st aid kit to it.  1. 2 x 750 ml waterbottles 2. Power gel, try not to use it if I can help it 3. Small Pump with high pressure and high vol settings 4. A good quality multi tool 5. Shower/wind proof Jacket 6. Superpatches 7. Tyre levers 8. Torx set Multi tool. A lot of bolts are changing from allen to torx 9. good old fashion puncture repair kit 10. Spare tube 11. Waist pack to carry it all. I also carry my phone and a couple of quid just incase. I find that I can get away with not carrying a lot because you are never far from the trail centre or home. Oh and cableties can come in handy! I will do the same with what i tend to pack for longer all day rides soon. |
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Post by xybadog on Jul 8, 2008 17:42:50 GMT
I tend to pack pretty much the same but have muesli bars instead of power gel/bars, I tend to rely on just a puncture repair kit instead of carrying a tube (maybe I should carry a tube though).
I also make sure I carry a my camera and jersey if possible.
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Post by Rob on Jul 8, 2008 19:07:34 GMT
I always carry pretty much the same but i have the North Face Blacktrail Hydration backpack and a first aid kit to which has had a lot of use on myself and other riders that iv come across.
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Post by martinw on Jul 8, 2008 19:48:53 GMT
I tend to pack pretty much the same but have muesli bars instead of power gel/bars, I tend to rely on just a puncture repair kit instead of carrying a tube (maybe I should carry a tube though). I also make sure I carry a my camera and jersey if possible. I find it easier to change a a tube than sit there wasting trail time finding a hole and plugging it, you can always fix the tube when you get home, or when you've stopped for a time on th trail. Have you tried the Park super patches? they are pretty good, just like a sticky plaster for your tube. Rob, I have quite a good first aid kit that I carry on the longer rides, Ive started carrying first field dressings now too after actualy using them regulary on the trails in Cyprus. I do need a smaller one for the shorter rides though. |
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Post by sikora on Jul 8, 2008 20:23:14 GMT
I've been limited to what i can carry in my small Hydrapak:
Multitool
phone
Park super patches
latex gloves
tyre levers
tyre pump
small flapjack
Waterproof jacket strapped on the outside
I can also squeeze my shock pump in with a bit of effort
Now i have my Hydrapak Big Sur i can fit an extra top, larger snacks, more tools and an inner tube - as well as my helmet strapped on the outside
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Post by xybadog on Jul 8, 2008 20:24:19 GMT
I'd prefer to have spare tube so I think I'll start packing one. As you say it's easier and quicker. I've not tried the superpatches, but they are already on my shopping list.
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Post by martinw on Jul 9, 2008 19:59:22 GMT
Carrying a spare tube is the way ahead, and defiantly give the super-patches a go, they're just a small pack the size of a postage stamp and take up no room at all.
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Post by ftasb on Jul 11, 2008 8:33:26 GMT
I always carry 2 x spare tubes AND the Park super patches. I managed to use all three on one visit to the Marin Trail last year  . I use a Camelbak HAWG so have a bit more room to carry stuff, such as - First aid kit Foil survival bag Flask of coffee  A spork  Small bottle of oil All the gear, no idea |
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Post by sikora on Jul 11, 2008 9:08:59 GMT
First aid kit Foil survival bag Flask of coffee A spork Small bottle of oil Now thats being prepared! You can tell you've served in the Forces! |
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Post by ftasb on Jul 11, 2008 9:44:17 GMT
Forgot to mention a small Maglite as well!  |
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Post by martinw on Jul 11, 2008 10:05:22 GMT
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Post by xybadog on Jul 11, 2008 12:28:11 GMT
really good, just hasn't got the knife option. What would that be...a Sporknife? |
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Post by martinw on Jul 11, 2008 12:44:24 GMT
here it is  |
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Post by xybadog on Jul 11, 2008 12:50:27 GMT
I remember being given something similar to that, forces issue. Bet it came second hand from a bloody US PX.
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Post by ftasb on Jul 11, 2008 12:59:19 GMT
This is mine -  I bought it so it would match the colour of my bike  |
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