Touring packing lists

[Savra]

What kind of tents have any of you taken on a tour?

[Lizzy]

REI cirque ASL 2 tent. It's a 3-4 season so decent in about anything.

Has anyone used a bob trailer? i'm thinking this might be easier than the overstuffed panniers...

[MomOnBike]

As for tents, I'm not sure what mine is, beyond being advertised for 2 people. I tend to just watch Steep and Cheap and grab gear that looks like it will work. This tent is easy to erect, and big enough for me and a fair amount of gear, so I'm happy.

My last tent, BTW, was supposed to be a 2 person tent, which I suppose is true - if the two in question were emaciated hobbits who are very much in love. That tent is not coming on this expedition.

As for trailers, I ride a long wheelbase recumbent. A trailer would just be too much, although some do it. I feel I can overpack easily enough without a trailer in any case.

[Dog]

I've used a BOB for S24 trips and a 4 day trip. It worked well. I haven't used panniers, so can't compare. I do like the visibility of the BOB.

[hirakukibou]

We are using a 3 person backpacking tent -- the Big Agnes Flycreek UL-3. It is just barely enough room for my rather large DH and me. It was not cheap, but we got it on sale at REI. It is great on weight though, about 3.5 pounds with the footprint. The fly on the tent works well too through the thunderstorms we have experienced. So far, it has been a good overall tent. If I have the extra hundred dollars or so, in retrospect I would have gotten the four person tent.

[Sky King]

my micro fiber towel
one of my favorite tours I used a front basket zipped tied to my nitto rack, with a cargo net and I sure enjoyed the ease of access to everything in the basket. Wouldn't want to do it if weather was iffy though

[mandymoo]

Hi all

I am currently on tour in South East Asia (Malaysia at the moment) and in the 3 months we are have been on the road I have found my Sweaty Betty bra top to be on of my favourite piece of kit- it is a very comfortable fit and after a long hot and sweaty day on the road it really has no odour which is great if you aren't able to wash it straight away.

I also have a sarong which I use after a shower to let everything 'air' .

Tent wise, we use a Vaude 3 man tent and haven' used it much on this trip but it is a great little tent.

moo

[mandymoo]

Hi all!

My favourite piece of kit is my Sweaty Betty bra top - it is super comfortable and even after a hard, sweaty day on the bike here in Malaysia it has no smell which is good if you aren't able to wash it straight away.

I also love having a sarong with me - I use it after a shower to air everything out .

Tent wise - we use a Vaude 3 man tent, although we haven't used it much on this trip, its a great little tent.

moo

[Trek420]

Arkel Dolphin 48 Waterproof Bike Panniers: First Impressions and Orca Comparison. Interesting review for comparison as we have Orca panniers,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NtAsS4vMXc