Resources:

• How we pack our gear ¹
• Packing Hacks for an Inexpensive Tour - Adventure Cycling Association²
• Terminology:
  • resources:
    • Complete Guide to Bikepacking Bags - BIKEPACKING.com³
    • Bikepacking Bags & Luggage | Café du Cycliste
  • relevant for me
    • seat pack = werkzeug Satteltasche
    • frame pack = Rahmentasche
    • rear rack (where baskets. etc. go)
    • front/rear panniers

Order / strategy

• No backpack (or as little as possible in it)¹
  • helps for long rides
• Balance
  • forward/back and L/R balanced ¹
  • Heavy things lower in panniers for stability ¹
• water:
  • put waterproof things ON TOP
    • Ortliebs are waterproof
  • wet/dry bag system: things that can get wet go together¹
  • garbage bags are waterproof ²
• on top:
  • things needed first when arriving at campsite

Items

• Hacks
  • A dish with a lid (=tupperware) doubles as lunchbox²
  • A Buff/bandana is universal⁴
• Lists
  • Touring Gear Essentials - Adventure Cycling Association (most links broken bit is complete)
  • Hardcore
    • The Ultimate Bike Touring Packing List & Gear Guide 2024
    • Tom’s Cycle Touring & Bikepacking Kit List: What I’m Packing In 2024

Food and stuff

• water: 0.5-1L / h
  • 1L/h if it’s hot
• carbs: 30-60g / h
  • up to 90 some say