DON'T use wet wipes they don't decompose & clog sewer systems. A paper bag is better than a wet wipe for the environment and we care about that don't we?
Whistle (Fox40) to alert search parties in case you're incapacitated and off the path--yelling has limited duration and distance. Also a whistle discourages bears and mountain lions.
yeah, I've been on mountain service roads with no cell signal where, if I lost my footing, I'd be helpless down a ravine, and only a whistle would be heard by a passer-by.
Good every day carry. I almost always have one pannier on the bike. Carry a small alcohol stove, a cup, instant coffee, snack bars. Nice to be able to stop and have a hot drink especially here in Vermont. Rain gear, buff.Tools. Always carry some identification and my health insurance card. Never know when you might need it. Really like that pump. May have to get one before my next long ride. Thanks for the video and safe cycling, Al
A good tip with the first aid kit, I realized mine is too limited. I never ride without a spare tube, I've had cuts in tires that no amount of sealant could ever fix, zip ties are also useful.
Great kit! I'd probably carry TP, a small essentials bag with hygiene items and echo the zip ties. I'd also take some gorilla tape, para cord and replace your mylar blanket with a heavier duty "casualty" blanket which can keep you warm or build a shelter with the grometted edges. Love your stuff!
I'm a big fan of small pumps with a foot. Pumping up a tire with just arm strength is beyond me. I highly recommend them for folks without tons of upper body strength. I've used Topeak and Lezyne and and happy for the peg every time I flat in my land of broken glass and thorns.
The Wolftooth pliers one of the handles also is a tire lever. Heads up on the toe warmers you showed, they have expiration dates. They are usually only good for the year you bought them after that they don't seem to work all that great and may not work at all. Same with the hand and body warmers that are air reactive.
Up in Banff I bought a can of bear spray that size, and the lady behind me said, "I didn't know they made them that small." It did not boost my confidence hiking.
@@PathLessPedaledTV in bear country it's important to carry pepper spray and even consider outfitting yourself with bells so the bears aren't surprised. You should also familiarize yourself with bear sign, scat being the easiest to identify. Black bear scat is generally smaller and will usually contain remnants of berries and other forage, while grizzly scat is larger, jingles and smells like pepper.
In the saddle bag: Multi tool, 2 tubes... (2 more in a backpack for longer rides.) Tire levers and presta-to-schrader valve adapter. For my fixie I carry the same but also add a 15mm combo wrench...with the open end cut off, edges ground, then wrapped in electrical tape. And also a 10mm stubby ratchet wrench (for the chain tensioner). I also carry a frame pump...the Topeak Turbo Morph.
I carry much the same but also have a bag for trash, some rubber gloves, and some Tums. I carry the Tums because they seem to help with muscle cramps. Everything else is self explanatory
Real basic for a day ride. I always carry a few spokes , but have not need them in years. Spokes are so much stronger that 40 or 50 years ago. I still carry my frame pump on the top tube. My best back up tool is my Smart Phone.
I have a whistle in my first aid kit. It's come in handy if people get separated and I've actually used it once when hunting and some of the party got temporarily lost. I also tend to have a light jacket if it rains...
I carry a more extensive first aid kit, with a variety of things to stop bleeding and some other goodies, on the theory that the life I save may *not* be my own. I also carry a bandana, because a bandana is a miniature towel, and as we know, towels are the most massively useful objects in the universe. You should always know where your towel (or bandana) is. Leatherman Micra, tube, patch kit, tire levers, pump, gloves, water, and a phone.
That’s a good list Russ. Thanks for sharing. I agree with Christopher on the zip ties. Small ones and medium size . Easy to carry. A pair of very small cutters or blade of some type to cut them off if needed. I use one to secure my pump. Also lately I’ve added one extra spare set of SPD cleats to carry. It occurred to me one day I should have that when I lost a screw to them one day. Thanks again,
Agreed. I have a very small set of wire cutters that do the trick. Quite small but clips a zip. But nice to have a blade as it serves you more I think.. I like the leatherman juice but too heavy. Zips are the best though!
I typically carry an extra tube even if I’m running tubeless. I also carry some zip ties and a small pocket knife. Saved my bacon more than once. And some TP in a ziplock never goes amiss.
We carry a bandana to pre filter water before the iodine pills. The bandana is great thing to work with. Out of twenty thousand miles I have toured my favorite is gorilla tape, leather man rebar, forty oz stainless steel bottle in a velo orange cage, five by six canvas tarp, g-works gas saver, a good knife, and compass so we can say we never lost just don't know where we are going until we get there.
A handy wee hack is to get some good quality, strong duct tape and wrap a few winds around your pump. It's a convenient place to store even a foot or two of it just in case. A couple of winds of electricians tape wouldn't go amiss either.
Oddly enough, I had my first chain break today. Guess I need to add a chain breaker and master link to the go-bag. Only walked about 2 blocks before a neighbor picked me up and gave me a ride home. Lucky
If you ride by yourself over long distances: -2 pumps -multiple tubes, at least one with "no patches" -small vice grips -decent quality electrical tape (you cab wrap a blowout, for instance; just remember to disconnect the brake to that wheel) I ride a long distance but in a city, so I haven't been carrying much 'survival' eqpt. Thinking about adding some this year. The problem with a some of that is it can age poorly and not actually be of use when you need it.
I have a variety of chain speeds and tire sizes on all my bikes (I'm also very lazy), so each bike has its own repair kit, mounted in a variety of ways. But they all have a tube, tire lever, pump, multi tool, quick link and disposable glove. I also keep a set of lights on each bike, again because I'm lazy. Gravel and touring bikes have more complex multitools and larger pumps.
I add a small rag for cleaning everything from sealant to greasy stuff, a paper towel instead of TP, park tire boot and tube because stuff just happens.
Yeah Russ mine is very different from your. I carry a lot of sheeeeit.. I am not going to name everything I carry but the list comes down to a few categories. 1Safety / security (first aid kit bike lock and knife lights whistle with a compass) 2 maintenance ( Allen wrenches tire levers valve two pumps mini and lithium battery powered removal tool parts bin small) 3 Power / paper ( small battery bank writing paper and pen toilet paper) miscellaneous ( scissors ✂️ electrical tape
You should consider using quickclot! It won’t replace a tourniquet if you nick and artery or vein but for large cuts that bleed heavily it can be a real help
Good video, thank you for that overview of what you take on rides. I ride mtb regularly, and take most of what you do with me in my pack. Also a pocket knife, emergency whistle, some zip ties, and small roll of gorilla tape.
Hi Russ. I saw where you carry gauze to hold on the bandana. There’s a way to tie bandanas so you don’t need that. Any rocker kid from the 80s knows. Turn it diagonally and roll. Then the narrow corner ends give you built in ties for bandaging. I actually had to use this technique for a friend who fell and gashed her leg while we were riding a gravel trail. It’s a very handy technique.
I carry a small rectangle cut from an old inner tube. A couple of years back a tyre had a big blow-out but the hole was small enough for me to insert a piece of the blown out inner tube between the new inner and the tyre, although it took some time to cut out a piece without the use of a knife. As long as it will withstand 20 psi it will get you home.
Even though I live on a continent crawling with venomous snakes and spiders, awash with with crocodiles and at war with killer cassowaries, I still don't have to carry bear spray. (Wouldn't do any good against drop bears anyway, they'll rip your throat out before you could spritz them with it.) I would add the zinc stick to the everyday carry. Skin cancer's a killer.
Like your channel! Throw a minibic lighter in the bag and some tinder like wetfire etc. re stopping a real bleeding Cary a TQ a SWAT T would fit your minimal vibe hell you could probably use it for extra tube patches.. Keep rocking the party pace.
Great stuff! The only thing I'd add is a legit tourniquet. Like a CAT from North American Rescue. Sadly, improvised tourniquets don't typically save lives-especially when you have to travel from a more remote location.
Like you kit but not the two chain breakers. Also I like to carry zip ties and duct tape. I wrap the duct tape around my tire levers so it is always there if I need to boot a tire or quickly repair a jacket or something else. Good stuff with your first aid kit, it is minimal but covers the bases. Oh, and a pocket knife!
Pan-yer! :-D You are good, didn't notice it before :-). Zip ties tucked into handlebar, hub clamps (using hex bolt-on, not QR) put into seat post, a rope, spare tire and tube, instead of bear spray -- a knife (for protection, as knife, and as shovel), instead of heat blanket -- heat bag (I figured out you have to be concious to keep it on yourself, and this might not be the case in heat conditions), folding spoke (I hope it works as advertised), spare pulleys. As for "medical" kit -- Ringer's solution (I am surprised from time to time how much eye can be irritated by simple sweat), Sudocrem (for skin) and some Vaporub (I've read it works well against ticks; so far I didn't catch any and beside it warms skin nicely), toilet paper + wet tissues (packed individually), hand gel (regular) and anti-grease cream (technical; after-work).
I carry my tools, spares and in a seat bag. First aid goes in rack bag; wound stopper and bigger pads geared to bike accidents more than hikers or sportsman. Ideas to consider from the video for me is graduating to chair repair, zip ties and a very small roll of dust tape or electrical tape. And maybe one small stout zip lock bag for random parts that can get lost in gravel. And test that hand pump. I had one fail two days ago because they are not all created equal and their price may be linked more their branded name than quality. And I now carry my SPOTX satellite messenger for SOS because I ride solo too often and cellular service often ends at the edge of town when I am out on county roads. Too, some my Wyoming neighbors are thinking it is Ok to harass cyclists with "coaling" or stopping and challenging the bike to pass them. No has one gone "Easy Rider" yet but given the current community climate it may be soon.
I keep a leatherman squirt II (discontinued but you can buy them on ebay) and a Dynaplug Pill tire plug kit. The Dynaplug I think is better quality and so much easier to use than the bacon strips. Although you some very good points about the kit. Love your content!!!
On day rides I occasionally get lost on back roads on Vancouver Island so also carry a lighter, compass, and SAK or Leatherman and map. Along with mylar blanket, powerbank, garbage bag and whistle and of course coyote/dog spray (bear spray carry is iffy in Canada). This stuff stays with the bike on every ride.
Nice video Russ, defiantly good gear choices! I few things i have added over the years is a bit of electrical tape to my pump and i agree a few zip ties never hurt too. Cheers!
Great list! If I could add: pocket knife (never be without) and an ounce of Baby shampoo. The knife is obvious and the baby shampoo is essential for cleaning wounds or sensitive body parts. E.g.: irrigating eyes. Thanks for the video.🐾🇨🇦
Baby shampoo is also a great defogger for goggles, visors, sunglasses, etc. I wouldn't recommend it for night riding on streets though because the film residue can cause glare from headlights.
I'm with you on the separate chain tool. Multitools with a built-in breaker can be a real faff to use. I get by with a cheap but really handy "Bare Bones" multitool and a very old park tool breaker like yours stuffed in the back of my saddle pack. That said, the last time I used the breaker was 15 years ago. But I seem to use the allens on the Bare Bones for something almost every ride.
I carry bear spray all the time when I'm in the woods. I've been laughed at a lot while cycling but IF it ever happens it is always better to have something one doesn't need than to need something one doesn't have.
Good kit! I would add some zip ties, disinfectant, SAM splint (when offroad) and sunscreen. And for some additional luxury I added a Victorinox Deluxe Tinker Swiss army knife. It has small pliers that have proven useful pulling cactus needles out of (flat) tires.
A big assed glass bong and at least an once of the sticky icky. ;) But seriously folks a magnesium fire starter, pocket knife and a water filters plus what you mentioned makes me feel comfy. I don't feel the need for bear spray where I live but I got my jingle bell so I don't sneak up on nobody.
I do not know if i translate this well, but i guess... Disposable Gloves (Einweghandschuhe) or a Condom to safe my mobile phone if it starts to rain (heavy rain) and I have to go many kilometers and navigate! One thing does the job! I use my Motorola X Force to navigate and it is pretty tough but to make it safe in a 100% i cocoon it waterproof that simple without carrying a lot of extra weight or bag.
Why would it be controversial to carry Bear spray, especially in Bear country? I also carry it every ride and it has saved my butt several times this year, not from bears, yet at least, but from loose and aggressive dogs which are everywhere here in the rural area I live in. In fact, I'm on my second can already and I try not to use it unless I have to. That's how bad the problem is. So I don't think it's controversial. I'd think you were dummies if you didn't carry it, especially where you ride. One of the trails I rode on last week was closed down a couple of days after I was there because of an aggressive bear and I also ride a lot in prime Mountain Lion territory. Stay safe out there!
I added a Loud Mini Bike Horn to my bike. It has worked well for the few dogs I've had come out after me. I'm thinking the bear spray would be a good idea as well. The only reason I think the horn stops them is it confuses them thinking the noise should be coming from a car and they look for it as to not get hit by it.
@@landonashby2029 I need to get one of those horns for the people. These dogs out here are used to chasing farm vehicles all day. And, they are all smart because the dumb ones get killed pretty quickly. They forget that some trucks are pulling trailers and that's what gets them. They probably have never seen a bicycle since we're talking about roads in the middle of nowhere, and they think, ha, something slow that we can catch. I've seen those electric horns that are pitched so only the dogs hear them, sort of a dog whistle on steroids. Might give one a try.
That's pretty similar to what I carry, but I guess I over-pack, I carry a much larger first aid kit, but a smaller multi tool and a few individual wrenches, etc. I love the Pedro's tire levers, but I carry the pump that annoys you. I also have a small bag with zip ties, tape, wire, etc. Since when is bear spray controversial? Only a crazy person goes in the woods in bear country w/o bear spray, and my friend had to use his on a guy with a knife. I have two with me at all times, large and small. You should really put a link to your watches too...
I haven't seen a video of somebody carrying a tool to take off the nuts for your wheel, which is interesting because you kind of have to take off your wheel to change the tube in case of a flat.
I am definitely going to get bear spray. I see black bears all the time on my rides near Asheville and there's going to be a day when I accidentally get too close.
You might actually find that tube glue dries out once opened for the first time. So as much as this is better than glueless, I stopped carrying glue, cause it can be single use, or very chancy after first use-you carry it, but don't relly know it it's dry or still usable=if you ride or push home despite having "all" the tools :-)
Glue for patching punctures doesn't dry out after opening, I've never experienced that and fixed many many punctures when I lived in the Netherlands and I didn't have to buy a new kit each time! Normally supermarkets and other shops don't sell the glue separately, you just buy a new kit with patches and tyre levers. Got by for a couple of years on each kit. Maybe you're thinking of superglue which does dry out once you've opened it.
@@simonh6371 glad that you found a "rubber cement" (it's not really glue, but a compound that helps rubber vulcanize and the patch can "fuse" with the tube) that doesn't harden after the tube has been opened, but it definitely is _not_ a common experience, at least in the markets i'm familiar with, France and the US. All my local bike shops do sell small tubes of cement, so you can buy them separately from the patch kit, as it's pretty much a given that the cement will quickly become useless after it's been used once. That's why they all have a seal that you have to puncture before you can use it. You can sometimes rescue a tube if it hasn't been too long by cutting it up on the other end and reach some of the cement that hasn't yet harden after contact with the air. I consider this as a consumable, to be renewed regularly after use... )-:
My every ride carry is pretty close to yours but I also carry spare gloves especially in the wet winters we have in the UK. Also we don't need bear spray!
@@FfortheT No it does not. The smartphone's flash eats up battery like CRAZY - battery better spent on the phone being a phone -, has basically no throw (beam distance) and is hella awkward to hold while doing something else. Meanwhile the flashlight is much easier to hold and point where you need, has better mode settings, is tougher against being dropped or splashed, and is a dedicated light source that will have power for when you need it. When was the last time you charged up your phone and your bike lights and had them stay that way? I sure never did, as both get used constantly, the lights even in daytime. Even a tiny light with one AAA battery goes a long way, and you won't even feel it in the kit - they barely weigh an ounce with battery included, are shorter than a pinky finger, and on an average power level it'll give you a good 2 hours of constant brightness.
As soon as I’m outside the city up here in Alberta I also carry the bearspray. I use one of those covers that allows it to fit in a bottle cage. Sometimes it goes in a Revelate stem bag.
Old (& interesting!) video, but I wanted to add: sunscreen! Have had my fair share of sunburned calves... And for me personally: chapstick - I get really dry lips on long rides.
Awesome selection! I've gotta check out that pump and ditch the CO2. I have used the Dynaplug (?) for tubeless repair and it works well but I'm interested in the bacon strip style. Any thoughts? I have found that the tube patches can work to patch a tubeless tire with a gash too big to plug. A small square of green pad can and an alcohol pad can help remove tubeless sealant coating before sanding/glueing.
What's thrown me off of the Dynoplugs is the metal bit. If find yourself needing to throw a tube in you now have to go through and remove them all before you can. Don't know if that's going to be all that easy to do trail side.
@@landonashby2029 Every time I put a tube in I have to remove one side of tire and it easily exposes the plug I don't know how you put in a tube.. Also, if I need a tube or patch I always look for nails/thorns. Basically same as removing the plug. Seriously, is this a real issue you have experienced or a theoretical issue? Because, if I'm on flat 2 with sealant then I chose the wrong tires.
Can you seat a tubeless tyre with that hand pump? I prefer to use a hand pump for changing the tyre pressures depending on changing ride conditions. But I also carry a CO2 inflator in case I need to re-seat a tubeless tyre and need more flow rate than a small hand pump. More of a problem for my 29x2.5" mtb tyres than my 700x42c gravel tyres, but still. Also the Lezyne Micro Floor Drive pump has been the best portable pump i've ever bought. It's arguably too long to fit on the frame, but it can fit in a backpack or frame bag. The long hose, long stroke and foot hold have made inflating tyres SO much easier.
Water bottle, cell phone, and swiss army knife are my only 100 % all the time carries. Kinda wondering if you just assumed hydration and phone didn't need mentioning?
When I ride in Northern Idaho, you bet your bippy I ride with Bear Spray. And no, the cheapie pepper spray will only get you eaten. Think of the pepper spray as a condiment for how tasty you are to that hungry momma bear. When I ride in Southern Idaho, you can bet your bippy I ride with Bear Spray. I have seen cougars on the trail and it's not fun thinking you are basically cat nip for these pretty kitties. As a Clydesdale Rider, my must have is a small shoe polish size can of Chamois Cream. Don't laugh, it has literally gotten me back to my starting point. I also carry in my seat bag a tiny water purification straw. It's 3 inches and does the job. I wouldn't want to use it long term, but for the JIC moments, yeah.
I carry bear spray just to keep the kids in line on family rides.
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that's actually...
not a bad idea.. :D
Nice kit. I add a spare tube even when running tubeless and of course a small roll of toilet paper in a zip lock bag.
Wet wipes > toilet paper
DON'T use wet wipes they don't decompose & clog sewer systems. A paper bag is better than a wet wipe for the environment and we care about that don't we?
Whistle (Fox40) to alert search parties in case you're incapacitated and off the path--yelling has limited duration and distance. Also a whistle discourages bears and mountain lions.
That's a good idea.
If somebody is shooting ahead of you down a wrong road a whistle is about the only way to get their attention
yeah, I've been on mountain service roads with no cell signal where, if I lost my footing, I'd be helpless down a ravine, and only a whistle would be heard by a passer-by.
Good every day carry. I almost always have one pannier on the bike. Carry a small alcohol stove, a cup, instant coffee, snack bars. Nice to be able to stop and have a hot drink especially here in Vermont. Rain gear, buff.Tools. Always carry some identification and my health insurance card. Never know when you might need it. Really like that pump. May have to get one before my next long ride. Thanks for the video and safe cycling, Al
A good tip with the first aid kit, I realized mine is too limited. I never ride without a spare tube, I've had cuts in tires that no amount of sealant could ever fix, zip ties are also useful.
Great kit! I'd probably carry TP, a small essentials bag with hygiene items and echo the zip ties. I'd also take some gorilla tape, para cord and replace your mylar blanket with a heavier duty "casualty" blanket which can keep you warm or build a shelter with the grometted edges. Love your stuff!
I'm a big fan of small pumps with a foot. Pumping up a tire with just arm strength is beyond me. I highly recommend them for folks without tons of upper body strength. I've used Topeak and Lezyne and and happy for the peg every time I flat in my land of broken glass and thorns.
Love my Topeak Turbo Morph! I love it because I can pump without worrying of damaging the valve..
The Wolftooth pliers one of the handles also is a tire lever. Heads up on the toe warmers you showed, they have expiration dates. They are usually only good for the year you bought them after that they don't seem to work all that great and may not work at all. Same with the hand and body warmers that are air reactive.
Up in Banff I bought a can of bear spray that size, and the lady behind me said, "I didn't know they made them that small." It did not boost my confidence hiking.
Ha.
@@PathLessPedaledTV in bear country it's important to carry pepper spray and even consider outfitting yourself with bells so the bears aren't surprised. You should also familiarize yourself with bear sign, scat being the easiest to identify. Black bear scat is generally smaller and will usually contain remnants of berries and other forage, while grizzly scat is larger, jingles and smells like pepper.
In the saddle bag:
Multi tool, 2 tubes... (2 more in a backpack for longer rides.) Tire levers and presta-to-schrader valve adapter.
For my fixie I carry the same but also add a 15mm combo wrench...with the open end cut off, edges ground, then wrapped in electrical tape. And also a 10mm stubby ratchet wrench (for the chain tensioner).
I also carry a frame pump...the Topeak Turbo Morph.
Steristrips for closing wounds, disinfectant, tape and tweezers.
A trash bag like a kitchen liner for super compact emergency rain gear. Make sure you can fit it over your torso.
I carry much the same but also have a bag for trash, some rubber gloves, and some Tums. I carry the Tums because they seem to help with muscle cramps. Everything else is self explanatory
I carry zip ties. If you brake a free hub, you can even use them to wrap around the spokes and fix gear out.
Real basic for a day ride. I always carry a few spokes , but have not need them in years. Spokes are so much stronger that 40 or 50 years ago. I still carry my frame pump on the top tube. My best back up tool is my Smart Phone.
I have a whistle in my first aid kit. It's come in handy if people get separated and I've actually used it once when hunting and some of the party got temporarily lost. I also tend to have a light jacket if it rains...
I carry a more extensive first aid kit, with a variety of things to stop bleeding and some other goodies, on the theory that the life I save may *not* be my own. I also carry a bandana, because a bandana is a miniature towel, and as we know, towels are the most massively useful objects in the universe. You should always know where your towel (or bandana) is. Leatherman Micra, tube, patch kit, tire levers, pump, gloves, water, and a phone.
That’s a good list Russ. Thanks for sharing. I agree with Christopher on the zip ties. Small ones and medium size . Easy to carry. A pair of very small cutters or blade of some type to cut them off if needed. I use one to secure my pump. Also lately I’ve added one extra spare set of SPD cleats to carry. It occurred to me one day I should have that when I lost a screw to them one day. Thanks again,
Agreed. I have a very small set of wire cutters that do the trick. Quite small but clips a zip. But nice to have a blade as it serves you more I think.. I like the leatherman juice but too heavy. Zips are the best though!
Pretty complete kit! The couple other things I like to carry are aqua tabs for water purification and a few waterproof matches.
No flashlight?
I typically carry an extra tube even if I’m running tubeless. I also carry some zip ties and a small pocket knife. Saved my bacon more than once. And some TP in a ziplock never goes amiss.
Casio watch-Looks like a G Shock on a nato type strap. 👍 Definitely a watch guy. 🔥🚴🏻♂️🔥
We carry a bandana to pre filter water before the iodine pills. The bandana is great thing to work with. Out of twenty thousand miles I have toured my favorite is gorilla tape, leather man rebar, forty oz stainless steel bottle in a velo orange cage, five by six canvas tarp, g-works gas saver, a good knife, and compass so we can say we never lost just don't know where we are going until we get there.
A handy wee hack is to get some good quality, strong duct tape and wrap a few winds around your pump. It's a convenient place to store even a foot or two of it just in case.
A couple of winds of electricians tape wouldn't go amiss either.
Oddly enough, I had my first chain break today. Guess I need to add a chain breaker and master link to the go-bag.
Only walked about 2 blocks before a neighbor picked me up and gave me a ride home. Lucky
If you ride by yourself over long distances:
-2 pumps
-multiple tubes, at least one with "no patches"
-small vice grips
-decent quality electrical tape (you cab wrap a blowout, for instance; just remember to disconnect the brake to that wheel)
I ride a long distance but in a city, so I haven't been carrying much 'survival' eqpt. Thinking about adding some this year. The problem with a some of that is it can age poorly and not actually be of use when you need it.
I have a variety of chain speeds and tire sizes on all my bikes (I'm also very lazy), so each bike has its own repair kit, mounted in a variety of ways. But they all have a tube, tire lever, pump, multi tool, quick link and disposable glove. I also keep a set of lights on each bike, again because I'm lazy. Gravel and touring bikes have more complex multitools and larger pumps.
I add a small rag for cleaning everything from sealant to greasy stuff, a paper towel instead of TP, park tire boot and tube because stuff just happens.
Yeah Russ mine is very different from your. I carry a lot of sheeeeit.. I am not going to name everything I carry but the list comes down to a few categories. 1Safety / security (first aid kit bike lock and knife lights whistle with a compass) 2 maintenance ( Allen wrenches tire levers valve two pumps mini and lithium battery powered removal tool parts bin small) 3 Power / paper ( small battery bank writing paper and pen toilet paper) miscellaneous ( scissors ✂️ electrical tape
Add: cable ties, leatherman squirt, salt, fiber-fix spoke and small collection of screws and nuts
Nice list. I add a few Benadryl tablets for any allergic reactions.
nicholas jarrett I also carry Benadryl after the time a wasp flew into my mouth and stung me as I tried to spit it out!
On long rides I carry water purification tablets. Water is usually available, but it's nice to know it's safe.
You should consider using quickclot! It won’t replace a tourniquet if you nick and artery or vein but for large cuts that bleed heavily it can be a real help
Good video, thank you for that overview of what you take on rides. I ride mtb regularly, and take most of what you do with me in my pack. Also a pocket knife, emergency whistle, some zip ties, and small roll of gorilla tape.
Hi Russ. I saw where you carry gauze to hold on the bandana. There’s a way to tie bandanas so you don’t need that. Any rocker kid from the 80s knows. Turn it diagonally and roll. Then the narrow corner ends give you built in ties for bandaging. I actually had to use this technique for a friend who fell and gashed her leg while we were riding a gravel trail. It’s a very handy technique.
I carry a small rectangle cut from an old inner tube. A couple of years back a tyre had a big blow-out but the hole was small enough for me to insert a piece of the blown out inner tube between the new inner and the tyre, although it took some time to cut out a piece without the use of a knife. As long as it will withstand 20 psi it will get you home.
Dang, didn't realize the tire plug tool had valve remover. Thanks!!!
Even though I live on a continent crawling with venomous snakes and spiders, awash with with crocodiles and at war with killer cassowaries, I still don't have to carry bear spray. (Wouldn't do any good against drop bears anyway, they'll rip your throat out before you could spritz them with it.) I would add the zinc stick to the everyday carry. Skin cancer's a killer.
Yeah, no escape from those drop bears or Thieving Magpies!
Like your channel! Throw a minibic lighter in the bag and some tinder like wetfire etc. re stopping a real bleeding Cary a TQ a SWAT T would fit your minimal vibe hell you could probably use it for extra tube patches..
Keep rocking the party pace.
Great stuff! The only thing I'd add is a legit tourniquet. Like a CAT from North American Rescue. Sadly, improvised tourniquets don't typically save lives-especially when you have to travel from a more remote location.
@RollinRat 😂
Skipping to the punch line:" And grizzly bear shit smells like pepper spray and has little bells in it.
I'm a Mountain Biker and I love this vid, Bro.
Like you kit but not the two chain breakers. Also I like to carry zip ties and duct tape. I wrap the duct tape around my tire levers so it is always there if I need to boot a tire or quickly repair a jacket or something else. Good stuff with your first aid kit, it is minimal but covers the bases. Oh, and a pocket knife!
that's a Chris Horner tip:)
Pan-yer! :-D You are good, didn't notice it before :-). Zip ties tucked into handlebar, hub clamps (using hex bolt-on, not QR) put into seat post, a rope, spare tire and tube, instead of bear spray -- a knife (for protection, as knife, and as shovel), instead of heat blanket -- heat bag (I figured out you have to be concious to keep it on yourself, and this might not be the case in heat conditions), folding spoke (I hope it works as advertised), spare pulleys. As for "medical" kit -- Ringer's solution (I am surprised from time to time how much eye can be irritated by simple sweat), Sudocrem (for skin) and some Vaporub (I've read it works well against ticks; so far I didn't catch any and beside it warms skin nicely), toilet paper + wet tissues (packed individually), hand gel (regular) and anti-grease cream (technical; after-work).
If submerse the tic in a bit of hand sanitizer it will back out. Also do a UA-cam search for tic removal using a thread.
I carry my tools, spares and in a seat bag. First aid goes in rack bag; wound stopper and bigger pads geared to bike accidents more than hikers or sportsman. Ideas to consider from the video for me is graduating to chair repair, zip ties and a very small roll of dust tape or electrical tape. And maybe one small stout zip lock bag for random parts that can get lost in gravel. And test that hand pump. I had one fail two days ago because they are not all created equal and their price may be linked more their branded name than quality. And I now carry my SPOTX satellite messenger for SOS because I ride solo too often and cellular service often ends at the edge of town when I am out on county roads. Too, some my Wyoming neighbors are thinking it is Ok to harass cyclists with "coaling" or stopping and challenging the bike to pass them. No has one gone "Easy Rider" yet but given the current community climate it may be soon.
I keep a leatherman squirt II (discontinued but you can buy them on ebay) and a Dynaplug Pill tire plug kit. The Dynaplug I think is better quality and so much easier to use than the bacon strips. Although you some very good points about the kit. Love your content!!!
On day rides I occasionally get lost on back roads on Vancouver Island so also carry a lighter, compass, and SAK or Leatherman and map. Along with mylar blanket, powerbank, garbage bag and whistle and of course coyote/dog spray (bear spray carry is iffy in Canada). This stuff stays with the bike on every ride.
Why is bear spray carry iffy if there are bears present?
My understanding is that bear spray is perfectly fine to carry in Canada, as long as there is no intention to use it against people.
@@Frostbiker Or there IS an intention to use it on bears. So there better BE bears where you carry it. Not in populated areas.
Nice video Russ, defiantly good gear choices! I few things i have added over the years is a bit of electrical tape to my pump and i agree a few zip ties never hurt too. Cheers!
Great list! If I could add: pocket knife (never be without) and an ounce of Baby shampoo.
The knife is obvious and the baby shampoo is essential for cleaning wounds or sensitive body parts. E.g.: irrigating eyes. Thanks for the video.🐾🇨🇦
Baby shampoo is also a great defogger for goggles, visors, sunglasses, etc. I wouldn't recommend it for night riding on streets though because the film residue can cause glare from headlights.
...and soapy water can come in handy as lubricant to help slipping a too-tight tire over the lip of the rim after fixing a flat. ;-)
I'm with you on the separate chain tool. Multitools with a built-in breaker can be a real faff to use.
I get by with a cheap but really handy "Bare Bones" multitool and a very old park tool breaker like yours stuffed in the back of my saddle pack.
That said, the last time I used the breaker was 15 years ago. But I seem to use the allens on the Bare Bones for something almost every ride.
I carry bear spray all the time when I'm in the woods. I've been laughed at a lot while cycling but IF it ever happens it is always better to have something one doesn't need than to need something one doesn't have.
Good kit! I would add some zip ties, disinfectant, SAM splint (when offroad) and sunscreen. And for some additional luxury I added a Victorinox Deluxe Tinker Swiss army knife. It has small pliers that have proven useful pulling cactus needles out of (flat) tires.
I really like the look of the wolf tooth tool, I will have to get myself one of those
I also take foil blankets on long rides
Good collection!
I also carry a pair of disposable gloves
and a few zip tie wraps. Also, some Velcro strips.
A big assed glass bong and at least an once of the sticky icky. ;) But seriously folks a magnesium fire starter, pocket knife and a water filters plus what you mentioned makes me feel comfy. I don't feel the need for bear spray where I live but I got my jingle bell so I don't sneak up on nobody.
I do not know if i translate this well, but i guess... Disposable Gloves (Einweghandschuhe) or a Condom to safe my mobile phone if it starts to rain (heavy rain) and I have to go many kilometers and navigate! One thing does the job! I use my Motorola X Force to navigate and it is pretty tough but to make it safe in a 100% i cocoon it waterproof that simple without carrying a lot of extra weight or bag.
Why would it be controversial to carry Bear spray, especially in Bear country? I also carry it every ride and it has saved my butt several times this year, not from bears, yet at least, but from loose and aggressive dogs which are everywhere here in the rural area I live in. In fact, I'm on my second can already and I try not to use it unless I have to. That's how bad the problem is. So I don't think it's controversial. I'd think you were dummies if you didn't carry it, especially where you ride. One of the trails I rode on last week was closed down a couple of days after I was there because of an aggressive bear and I also ride a lot in prime Mountain Lion territory. Stay safe out there!
I added a Loud Mini Bike Horn to my bike. It has worked well for the few dogs I've had come out after me. I'm thinking the bear spray would be a good idea as well. The only reason I think the horn stops them is it confuses them thinking the noise should be coming from a car and they look for it as to not get hit by it.
@@landonashby2029 I need to get one of those horns for the people. These dogs out here are used to chasing farm vehicles all day. And, they are all smart because the dumb ones get killed pretty quickly. They forget that some trucks are pulling trailers and that's what gets them. They probably have never seen a bicycle since we're talking about roads in the middle of nowhere, and they think, ha, something slow that we can catch. I've seen those electric horns that are pitched so only the dogs hear them, sort of a dog whistle on steroids. Might give one a try.
Bring a gun.
Never had that problem, I think dog's just sense that I'm a badass.
That's pretty similar to what I carry, but I guess I over-pack, I carry a much larger first aid kit, but a smaller multi tool and a few individual wrenches, etc. I love the Pedro's tire levers, but I carry the pump that annoys you. I also have a small bag with zip ties, tape, wire, etc. Since when is bear spray controversial? Only a crazy person goes in the woods in bear country w/o bear spray, and my friend had to use his on a guy with a knife. I have two with me at all times, large and small. You should really put a link to your watches too...
I carry bear spray and a .22. Be sure and be safe.
I haven't seen a video of somebody carrying a tool to take off the nuts for your wheel, which is interesting because you kind of have to take off your wheel to change the tube in case of a flat.
Thats why quick releases exist.
@@PathLessPedaledTV I appreciate the reply. I have a fixed gear, so probably won't convert to quick release.
I am a motorcyclist and bear spray is a must. Not bears but for dogs!
I pretty much carry the same thing but also carry a emergency beer and zigzags and a lighter
A few Zip-ties, some Gafa-tape around the mini-pump, an inner tube and a mini bottle of chain lube.
I am definitely going to get bear spray. I see black bears all the time on my rides near Asheville and there's going to be a day when I accidentally get too close.
You might actually find that tube glue dries out once opened for the first time. So as much as this is better than glueless, I stopped carrying glue, cause it can be single use, or very chancy after first use-you carry it, but don't relly know it it's dry or still usable=if you ride or push home despite having "all" the tools :-)
Glue for patching punctures doesn't dry out after opening, I've never experienced that and fixed many many punctures when I lived in the Netherlands and I didn't have to buy a new kit each time! Normally supermarkets and other shops don't sell the glue separately, you just buy a new kit with patches and tyre levers. Got by for a couple of years on each kit. Maybe you're thinking of superglue which does dry out once you've opened it.
@@simonh6371 glad that you found a "rubber cement" (it's not really glue, but a compound that helps rubber vulcanize and the patch can "fuse" with the tube) that doesn't harden after the tube has been opened, but it definitely is _not_ a common experience, at least in the markets i'm familiar with, France and the US. All my local bike shops do sell small tubes of cement, so you can buy them separately from the patch kit, as it's pretty much a given that the cement will quickly become useless after it's been used once. That's why they all have a seal that you have to puncture before you can use it. You can sometimes rescue a tube if it hasn't been too long by cutting it up on the other end and reach some of the cement that hasn't yet harden after contact with the air. I consider this as a consumable, to be renewed regularly after use... )-:
The lack of a phillips on the Wayside caught me off guard on a coffee ride where I needed to fix my stove.
My every ride carry is pretty close to yours but I also carry spare gloves especially in the wet winters we have in the UK. Also we don't need bear spray!
Latex gloves I don't like grease stains everywhere.
Not to mention sealant and carbon black from the tires. I carry a pair of thicker white nitriles.
In the city I bring a bike lock.
Thoughts on the Soma supple 700 tire on a Surly LHT .
There's a disturbing lack of flashlight on this kit. I hope that's been fixed in more recent iterations.
Smartphone plus fixed light on the bike should do the trick, no?
@@FfortheT
No it does not. The smartphone's flash eats up battery like CRAZY - battery better spent on the phone being a phone -, has basically no throw (beam distance) and is hella awkward to hold while doing something else. Meanwhile the flashlight is much easier to hold and point where you need, has better mode settings, is tougher against being dropped or splashed, and is a dedicated light source that will have power for when you need it. When was the last time you charged up your phone and your bike lights and had them stay that way? I sure never did, as both get used constantly, the lights even in daytime.
Even a tiny light with one AAA battery goes a long way, and you won't even feel it in the kit - they barely weigh an ounce with battery included, are shorter than a pinky finger, and on an average power level it'll give you a good 2 hours of constant brightness.
Good point, the comment section is a great part of this video for items I wasn't thinking about. I'll definitely need to revise my kit a bit.
G-shock square on the nato strap is legit
awesome kit love the little extras!
I carry only my leatherman, sometimes water.
Zip ties, spare tube and derailleur hanger.
spare hanger?
As soon as I’m outside the city up here in Alberta I also carry the bearspray. I use one of those covers that allows it to fit in a bottle cage. Sometimes it goes in a Revelate stem bag.
Old (& interesting!) video, but I wanted to add: sunscreen! Have had my fair share of sunburned calves...
And for me personally: chapstick - I get really dry lips on long rides.
Nice set of stuff. Thanks!
I live in the ghetto so I might have to get some of that bear spray.
Maybe a spare derailleur hanger?
It looked like the chain quick link tool was also a tire lever.
Portable USB charging unit always stays in my top tube bag with a light in case an evening ride turns into an unplanned night ride.
It looks like the Wolf Tooth pliers can be used as a tire lever in a pinch
Could you please review the gravel cushcore? I’d love to hear y’alls thoughts. Thanks
Never leave home without a Leatherman and a light weight tarp :)
Did you notice that the wolf tooth also has a tire removal spoon on end?
Awesome selection! I've gotta check out that pump and ditch the CO2. I have used the Dynaplug (?) for tubeless repair and it works well but I'm interested in the bacon strip style. Any thoughts? I have found that the tube patches can work to patch a tubeless tire with a gash too big to plug. A small square of green pad can and an alcohol pad can help remove tubeless sealant coating before sanding/glueing.
Have been curious about trying the dynaplugs. Seem like they would be quicker than the bacon strips. Do you feel the metal plugs when riding?
@@PathLessPedaledTV The only time I felt the plug was in a narrow (28c) tire that didn't fully inflate. On MTB >2.2 in and >35c no problems.
What's thrown me off of the Dynoplugs is the metal bit. If find yourself needing to throw a tube in you now have to go through and remove them all before you can. Don't know if that's going to be all that easy to do trail side.
@@landonashby2029 Every time I put a tube in I have to remove one side of tire and it easily exposes the plug I don't know how you put in a tube.. Also, if I need a tube or patch I always look for nails/thorns. Basically same as removing the plug. Seriously, is this a real issue you have experienced or a theoretical issue? Because, if I'm on flat 2 with sealant then I chose the wrong tires.
Perfect accessories! 👍
That wolf tooth plier is also a tire Lever!!!
True. But I really don't like it as a tire lever. That metal on metal/carbon rim is no bueno.
@@PathLessPedaledTV Got it!!! Your channel has help me a lot for Bikepacking and touring
Dude! You forgot the coolest part of the coolest tool. The end of the wolf tooth master link tool is a tyre lever
I think it works OK as a tyre lever. Tried it and the metal on metal was a little sketch. Wouldn’t be my primary lever but an emergency back up.
Can you seat a tubeless tyre with that hand pump? I prefer to use a hand pump for changing the tyre pressures depending on changing ride conditions. But I also carry a CO2 inflator in case I need to re-seat a tubeless tyre and need more flow rate than a small hand pump. More of a problem for my 29x2.5" mtb tyres than my 700x42c gravel tyres, but still.
Also the Lezyne Micro Floor Drive pump has been the best portable pump i've ever bought. It's arguably too long to fit on the frame, but it can fit in a backpack or frame bag. The long hose, long stroke and foot hold have made inflating tyres SO much easier.
No. Can’t seat a tire. Like the Lezyne micro floor. Hate the thread in chuck design. Wish it had a flip chuck instead.
You definitely need to have a good kit. I almost got stranded.
Water bottle, cell phone, and swiss army knife are my only 100 % all the time carries. Kinda wondering if you just assumed hydration and phone didn't need mentioning?
Yes. Assumed water bottles on a bike.
That chain tool also looks like a tire tool.
It is but I would never use it unless it was an absolute emergency. Too much opportunity to dent a rim with it.
Great video! Do you still use the tattico? If so, how is the performance compared to when you bought it
Switched to the gravel pump for more volume.
@@PathLessPedaledTV Thank you!
Yay!
So as a vegan, do I need to carry Kale strips instead of the bacon strips 🤔😬
Nice jays and Kay's g shock mod! What gloves do you wear?
Good eye :) Just some cheap crochet gloves.
You should carry a proper CAT tourniquet, none of those other things you have will even begin to work for stopping significant bleeding.
Bear repellent pepper spray my # 1 tool..
When I ride in Northern Idaho, you bet your bippy I ride with Bear Spray. And no, the cheapie pepper spray will only get you eaten. Think of the pepper spray as a condiment for how tasty you are to that hungry momma bear. When I ride in Southern Idaho, you can bet your bippy I ride with Bear Spray. I have seen cougars on the trail and it's not fun thinking you are basically cat nip for these pretty kitties. As a Clydesdale Rider, my must have is a small shoe polish size can of Chamois Cream. Don't laugh, it has literally gotten me back to my starting point. I also carry in my seat bag a tiny water purification straw. It's 3 inches and does the job. I wouldn't want to use it long term, but for the JIC moments, yeah.