Last updated: July 2026
Bikepacking Packing List: Complete Yet Lightweight
This bikepacking packing list is designed for 20–35 liters of storage space—the classic setup of a seat bag, frame bag, and handlebar roll. It also works as a packing list for any multi-day bike tour. Basic rule: If you haven't used it in a week, don't take it with you next time.
Sleeping (Handlebar Roll + Seat Bag)
- Tent or bivy bag (Which bikepacking tent? →)
- Down sleeping bag or quilt (Sleeping System Guide →)
- Ultralight sleeping pad
- Optional: Inflatable pillow or stuff sack used as a pillow
Clothing (1 to Wear + 1 to Pack – Thanks to Merino)
- 2× Merino Shirt – stays odor-free for days, Why Merino? →
- 2× Merino Boxer Shorts, 2× Merino Socks
- Padded bike shorts, lightweight shorts for camp
- Rain jacket, lightweight insulation jacket, buff, thin gloves
Water & Kitchen
- Hydration Bladder or 2 large bottles – plan refill points
- Optional: Gas stove, pot, spoon, lighter
- Energy bars/nuts as emergency food
Tools & Bike
- Multitool with chain breaker, spare tube + patch kit, mini pump
- Chain lube (mini bottle), 2 zip ties, tape wrapped around the pump
- Front and rear lights, lock (lightweight)
Electronics & Safety
- Power bank (10,000 mAh is usually enough), charging cable, phone mount or GPS
- Small first-aid kit, emergency blanket (30 g, can save lives)
- ID, map, some cash
FAQ: Packing List
What do beginners most often leave out?
Kitchen gear and a second pair of shoes. Cold food is always an option, and bike shoes are enough—if you want camp shoes in the evening, take flip-flops (100 g).
How heavy should the luggage be?
Goal: 5–7 kg base weight without food and water. Over 10 kg is no longer fun on trails—then cut back, don't buy larger bags.
New to the topic? Start with the Bikepacking Guide for Beginners—you'll find the right ultralight gear in the Bikepacking Collection.