I have had a lot of people ask what I brought with me on my bikepacking trip so I figured I’d put together a quick list.  The following items are what my nephew and I brought for our overnight trip.

going through the Howard Tunnel

water refill station

I have the Ortlieb back roller classic panniers, the rack pack (size Medium) and a Green Guru handlebar bag.

In the back right pannier I packed:

• 50* sleeping bag
• Big Agnes Q-Core sleeping pad
• sea to summit inflatable pillow
• flip flops and plastic bag to stick them in
• kindle
• clothes to sleep in
• long sleeve shirt
• change of shirt for the ride back

In the back left pannier (my nephews things – not pictured):

• 30* sleeping bag
• camp pillow
• sheet to use in case the sleeping bag was too hot
• clothes for the next day
• clothes to sleep in
• book
• food bag – Mac&cheese, PBJ, chips, pesto pasta (for me), oatmeal x 2, hot cocoa packets x 2, bananas x 2, a few granola bars, Gatorade powder packets, lighter, a few paper towels, rope to hang the bag from a tree (to protect it from nosy animals), plastic bag for the trash

In the Rack Pack I had:

• Marmot Limelight 3P tent, rainfly, footprint, stakes, and poles
• toiletries bag – toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, deodorant, hand wipes
• headlamp
• lantern
• Coleman magnetic lamp that attaches to the top of the tent
• bike tire pump
• cards – Uno and Spot It
• GSI dualist with only 1 bowl/mug set, fuel, pocket rocket stove, tiny sponge and dish soap
• bike lock and key

Attached on the outside of the rack pack –

• Spot GPS
• collapsible tripod
• thermarest self inflating sleeping pad for my nephew (not pictured)
• helmet – well I wore this

In my handlebar bag I packed extra waters, snacks for the day, first aid kit, bug spray, and my wallet.

I think that’s it!  I hope this helps you if you go bikepacking!