Andrew's Bikepacking Gear Choices

These are my favorite bits of bikepacking gear. A part of adventures is being prepared for lots of riding conditions. Another part of adventure is being comfortable while riding or relaxing at camp.

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Bike Components

Shimano Flat Pedal

Flat pedals with a grippy surface, so you can ride in just about any shoes -- from hiking shoes, sandals with white socks (fashion be damn'd), crocs, or mountain bike shoes with grippy rubber soles.

Personally, the Shimano GR500 flat pedal works well with my 11.5 shoe size using hiking shoes.

Ergon Grip

Handle bars with multiple hand positions, so your hands stay limber and comfortable while riding a few hours to camp.

While I use drop bars, I've always wanted to try Ergon grips for a flat bar MTB bike.




Comfortable saddle. Firm with a bit of flex or padding. A too soft of a saddle and you may get chaffing from the heat and friction. Once you find a saddle that fits your body, stick with it for the long haul.

The Brooks B-17 has been a staple of bicycle travel for over a 100 years. I'm on my third B17. The first two both have between 7-9k miles each. However, leather does require care, so I've wanted to try a Cambium series for all-weather durability and less maintenance.

Brooks Cambium

Bike Accessories

Bright headlights & tail lights -- with a rechargeable USB option, so you can recharge the light with a battery pack or phone charger. Light & Motion headlight and taillight packages will get you riding at night.

I really like the design of Light & Motion products, because the buttons work when wearing winter gloves. So far, I've ridden with these lights in lots of conditions and almost two years later the lights are sill work like new.

Light & Motion Commuter Lights

Knog Oi

Bell. Let people know you're riding around or behind a pedestrian or fellow cyclist on the trail. Ringing a bell is quite a bit more civilized than yelling "on your left". The Knog Oi fits your bars and doesn't take up to much handlebar real estate.

Take a listen to the tone, some are too brassy while others aren't loud enough. Get what sounds best to you.

Endura Shorts

Bike Clothing

Endura makes great baggy shorts, knickers (aka 3/4 pants). Pockets for days!!! Keep you phone, wallet, keys, mini-pump ready for quick access with Endura's well designed pockets. The liners are thin, but durable (6th year on my current liners). While your mileage may vary, these are durable clothing that work great for lots of riding conditions -- urban, gravel, trail.

Lastly, snap-style western shirts are great for bike adventures and camping, because you can release a snap mid-ride to cool off.