Nick G Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 I have been an avid MTB'er now for about 2 yrs, but have not done any seriously long rides. I have entered into the K2C (http://www.karootocoast.com/) and have since found out that I need to carry some "essentials" on every ride - Thanks Mke for pointing this out ;-) Below is what 'ol Mikey sent me. Any other suggestion are welcome. Thanks Minimum essentials for every ride: - Pump - Tube (with slime) - Tire levers - Phone - Cash - Water bottle / Hydration pack Recommended additional items for longer outings : - Bike knife (multi-tool) with Allen keys, andscrew drivers - Tire boots (to fix big cuts in side walls etc) - Quick links (missing link) for your chain - Chain breaker (Can be part of multi-tool) - Cable ties - Duct tape or insulation tape - Snacks / energy bar / gel Night rides - Backup head light or head lamp to allow for inthe dark repairs or main light failure Additional optional items - Squirt or some kind of chain lube - Leatherman - Jacket or Gillet or sun cream J
Mojoman Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 I don't know if its just me but I always make sure there is some lip ice somewhere.
TNT1 Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 I don't know if its just me but I always make sure there is some lip ice somewhere. One of the things I have to take every ride.
fandacious Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 One of the things I have to take every ride. homo
tombeej Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Bog roll - with the cardboard roll removed - in a larg sandwich bag (2 uses: to clean your glasses, and for an emergency bossie). Pepper spray - always. A little square piece of paper with your personal details, medical aid, emergency contact numbers for wife, etc. Keep it the size of a standard business card and laminate it. Keep it in your repairs bag or zipped up in the camelbak.
Nick G Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 Pepper spray (in light of recent events) mmmmm unfortunately I agree. Really bugs me that I now have to go get some pepper spray, but rather safe than sorry I guess.
rouxtjie Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Put your spare tube in a sock... A.Protects tube against other items inside your pack.B.Handy rag that can be used to wipe your hands after working on chain / sealant.
Iron Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 if you want to a rear derailer hanger +1 been times i needed on of these , so now i carry one .
Eddy Gordo Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Put your spare tube in a sock... A.Protects tube against other items inside your pack.B.Handy rag that can be used to wipe your hands after working on chain / sealant. I like this idea, I normally just use a packet for the tube!
Chubba Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) if you are tubless, a tubless valve! Edited August 16, 2011 by Chubba
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