Everyday Carry

[boyracer]

Cleaning out the commute back pack this morning ready for a wash (deuter 16 L - about 15 years old) and i thought it might be good to see what you learned folks carry when on ya bike. I am sure there are are some with way cooler EDC solutions than mine.
I do big dirt miles commuting and seem to carry a bit of stuff:

Triangular bandage
Bandaids
Iodine wipes
pain killers
latex gloves
saline
sewing needle and thread
Rag for tubeless goo cleanup.
Swiss army knife -Tinker.
Airpods
Pump
tyre levers
Crank brothers multi tool with chain breaker
tyre levers
spare tube
spoke tool
spare valve extender
inflator and CO2
Bacon strips
patches and sandpaper
spare valve
chain link
spare nipple
schrader attachment for servo's
Old vinyl pencil case to fit it all in.
Have had to use all of it at some stage over the last few years. Only had to 'call the missus' once...

 

[mark22]

Triangular bandage, very handy used 3 of those on other people clavicle/ shoulder. Really handy kit you have there.

 

[safreek]

Damn, thought this was a gun thread

 

[ozzybmx]

I carry a multitool and nothing else, DH tyres make a difference.

On the Melrose epic I have..

3L water
Tube x 2
Multitool
Schrader to presta adaptor (useless out there)
Co2 x 4 and head
Puncture repair kit
Plug kit
Full first aid kit with snake bandage
Pump
Sidewall patch
Food
Lightweight jacket
Leatherman

 

[johnny]

lol, I don't even carry water.

 

[teK--]

Cleaning out the commute back pack this morning ready for a wash (deuter 16 L - about 15 years old) and i thought it might be good to see what you learned folks carry when on ya bike. I am sure there are are some with way cooler EDC solutions than mine.
I do big dirt miles commuting and seem to carry a bit of stuff:
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Triangular bandage
Bandaids
Iodine wipes
pain killers
latex gloves
saline
sewing needle and thread
Rag for tubeless goo cleanup.
Swiss army knife -Tinker.
Airpods
Pump
tyre levers
Crank brothers multi tool with chain breaker
tyre levers
spare tube
spoke tool
spare valve extender
inflator and CO2
Bacon strips
patches and sandpaper
spare valve
chain link
spare nipple
schrader attachment for servo's
Old vinyl pencil case to fit it all in.
Have had to use all of it at some stage over the last few years. Only had to 'call the missus' once...

Are they nangs?

 

[ozzybmx]

lol, I don't even carry water.

 

[pink poodle]

Oh boy oh boy oh boy...I've been joking Bout having one of these threads for months! I can't believe it has finally happened!!!

 

[mark22]

On the Melrose epic I have..


Full first aid kit with snake bandage

I'd be careful with that you could get bitten.

 

[johnny]

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I used to carry it all the time until I realised that I only ever drunk it at the end of the ride. So fuck it, don't way myself down with the stuff anymore. Hydration is for pussies.

 

[pink poodle]

One of my friends claims he only needs to drink when he pisses on a ride, and only ever needs to piss when he drinks...so he just rides until he is too thirsty.


I take litres of the liquid. H2O in cooler months, electrolyte liquid in the hot months. I like to sit under the trees between laps. Of the jumps and refresh myself while talking shit.

 

[Art Vanderlay]

Last adventure (may forget some things, will add if I think of something):
spot tracker
2 x tubes
mini pump
2 x Co2
patches
tyre lever
multi tool
small lube bottle (squirt)
back up axs battery
portable charger
chain link
lightweight jacket
panadol
snacks (gels, clif bars, banana, etc...)
2 x water bottles
phone
2 x front lights (1 was a small flasher)
rear light
toilet paper
spare contact lenses

Surprisingly, I forgot and didn't take anything first aid.

 

[teK--]

I used to carry it all the time until I realised that I only ever drunk it at the end of the ride. So fuck it, don't way myself down with the stuff anymore. Hydration is for pussies.
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Yeah nahhh no one wants a dry shrivelled pussy

 

[yuley95]

I keep it pretty light with:
- water
- multi-tool
- tyre plugs
- mini pump
- cable ties
And while I’m riding in Canada, I carry this bad boy

- bear spray!
Thankfully, I never had to use it.

 

[teK--]

I keep it pretty light with:
- water
- multi-tool
- tyre plugs
- mini pump
- cable ties
And while I’m riding in Canada, I carry this bad boy
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- bear spray!
Thankfully, I never had to use it.

what is that, like mace or something?

 

[Jpez]

If this was America then the thread title would have a whole different meaning!

 

[Scotty T]

I only take water these days. I have two ex military buddies I usually ride with so they bring all the guff.

 

[Calvin27]

Do y'all have different packs for different rides?

Me:
Bikepacking/long distance, anywhere deep bush:
- Pump, 2 tubes, patch, challenger tyre lever, multi tool, $5 note. Few band aids, compression wrap, sportstape. Swiss army knife, some kind of fire starter, emergency blanket. About 2+ litres water minimum, aim for 500ml per hour plus 500ml spare, don't ride if it's warm, I'm a thirsty boy. Packed into some kind of bag, usually saddle.

Medium (over 3 hour) mtb rides:
- Tube, pump, multiptool, normal small lever, patch kit. Into the hydro bag or fanny pack. 1L usually.

Short mtb rides <2h):
- Bike, 500ml water.

Road rides:
- CO2, one tube, multi tool, long lever (surprisingly need this more for the small tyres!). Bottle cannister. 800ml usually.

 

[safreek]

If this was America then the thread title would have a whole different meaning!
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That's what an everyday carry should be about. Damn you Aussie gun laws

 

[Haakon]

I only take water these days. I have two ex military buddies I usually ride with so they bring all the guff.

So you're "that guy"!