Let's Play... "What's in your Camelbak"

Jen:) · Joined: 30 Jun 2012 Posts: 82 Location: 12550

Just curious to see what everyone carries in their Camelbak (or backpack). It's a good way for me to get a pulse on what I should be carrying and what could come in handy down the road. Hey, ya never know!

I'll start:

Water (tee hee)
TP
Chapstick
Spare tube & flat tools
Air pump
GermX wipes
Cliff Bar and/or GORP
Car key

I still have a lot of extra room to stash other important items that I'm sure I'm missing Smile

Bud · Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:00 am Post subject:

Jen:) · Joined: 30 Jun 2012 Posts: 82 Location: 12550

chiefmatesam · Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 493 Location: Poughkeepsie

Is this a I'll show you mine if you show me yours?

I don't carry a backpack anymore...but I do carry a spare tube, tire levers, multi-tool, small pair of channel locks (remember the pedal on Dawn's bike? That size should fit every bolt on a bike), spare derailleur hanger, and extra sram gold link, all in a conveniently size saddle bag. Put the pump in my jersey pocket. I've been known on some occasions to try and carry beer, but that usually doesn't work well (gets too heavy so I have to stop and drink it all).
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Jen:) · Joined: 30 Jun 2012 Posts: 82 Location: 12550

Sunie D · Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:40 pm Post subject:

spare tube, tire levers, multi-tool, spare derailleur hanger, energy honey goo, band-aids, epi pens, benadryl, shot block, maps, pump, depending on the day.. maybe a brownie, Bud even that burger looked like a yummy fit.

Forest_biker · Joined: 16 Sep 2006 Posts: 859

This sounds familiar...

http://www.fatsinthecats.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1795&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=carry

Sunie D · Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:05 pm Post subject:

Ha Ha thats too funny..now it's the next generation so to speak.. doesn't seem much has changed but I did realize I forgot to mention a few things after reading the link.. Thanks for that added smile..

chiefmatesam · Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 493 Location: Poughkeepsie

I'm really surprised no one really carries channel locks...when I used to go to sea, they were the only tool I carried in my back pocket, but had a million uses. Saved me many a trip walking back from the bow of the ship to the workshop in the house. Or in the bottom of a ballast tank and a 40' trip up a ladder....
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masterofnone · Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 225

Yeow, call me a wuss but I'd never use channel locks on any part of a bike. Well, maybe to pull a brake or shifter cable tight I guess, but I prefer my topeak alien and mini pliers. OK, I'll play too. How 'bout a spare pair of dry socks and plenty of emergency heat packs in wintertime? Wet and numb frozen toes aren't much fun, especially at night, riding solo, several miles from your car. I know I'm not the only one who packs a folding saw in springtime or after big storms.

Jen:) · Joined: 30 Jun 2012 Posts: 82 Location: 12550

joshuacoyote · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 35

In addition to the tools and etc- I carry first aid stuff for crashes, a few different sizes of zip ties, and rain gear on risky days, or night rides. Alternate tuesdays , I have dancing shoes in the car for the band at the high falls cafe after the ride.

Berto · Joined: 10 May 2011 Posts: 68 Location: Newburgh

Zip ties 26 and 29 tube, shock pump, compass, map, swiss army knife, bandana, multi tool, tire levers,
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GG · Veep Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 907 Location: new splatz

duct tape...just a little can go a long way

pinklewurst (tschneller) · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:17 pm Post subject:

One Camleback has water, tools and crap ....the other has a long handsaw and a machete...for brush work.
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Tim845 · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3684 Location: Poughkeepsie

My 29er set ups have so far been easy with 26" tubes (to ride out), so as I switch bikes I keep the 26 tube...& hangers in the pack.
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paetersen · Joined: 23 May 2009 Posts: 247

Not a camelbak but my jersey pockets:
a tube
a very small pump
a tyre lever
some snacks

I like to think that I live by the idea that proper maintenance will forgo the need to carry anything else. My friends will point out that I ride bikes that are so old and simple they can't break.

Downhill dave · Joined: 02 May 2012 Posts: 74 Location: Potown

my sack..

chiefmatesam · Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 493 Location: Poughkeepsie

BillB3 · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:31 am Post subject:

I go fairly light. Small under-seat bag with multi-tool, CO2 Cartridge, CO2 Inflater, tire levers & tube. Only things in my pack are usually a phone & water. I'm okay jogging a few miles out of the woods once a year if needed...I would rather go for a run than carry a ton of stuff on every ride!