My Complete Packing List for my bike tour in Tuscany, Italy
Ortlieb Ultimate 6 Handlebar Bag
Ortlieb Back-Roller Pro Plus 35L
Giro Fixture Mips Helmet – https://amzn.to/3azuTpK
Science In Sport Water Bottle – https://amzn.to/3j1tJrC
Left Rear Pannier:
Adidas Adilette Flip Flops – https://amzn.to/3AIndMm
Haglöfs Scree Pant
Haglöfs Velum Jacket
Amazon Basics 4 Piece Packing Travel Organizer Cubes Set – https://amzn.to/3BGuTQB
Nike Mens Dri-FIT Short Sleeve Polo Shirt – https://amzn.to/3j2aq1w
Helly-Hansen Men’s LIFA Merino Crew – https://amzn.to/2YJ5bfQ
Convertible Pants
Extra Pair of Socks
Two Pair of Underwear
Polo Shirt
Nabaji Microfibre Towel L – https://amzn.to/3mMzhaC
Light My Fire Camping Foldable Cup – https://amzn.to/3FW2GrM
Tools:
Lezyne HV Bicycle Hand Pump – https://amzn.to/3lHxnJc
Maifede Bike Inner Tire Patch Repair Kit – https://amzn.to/3p1IfDz
Crankbrothers M19 Multi-Tool – https://amzn.to/3j0A86D
Squirt Long Lasting Dry Lube – https://amzn.to/3iWqYIf
CTC Plastic Bag + packaging
Right Rear Pannier:
Bike Lock
Toiletries:
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shaving Gel
Mach 3 Razor – https://amzn.to/3j2bYsm
Contact Lenses
Schampoo
Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Tent – https://amzn.to/3aA1MTp
Collapsible Backpack
Dji Mavic Pro Drone – https://amzn.to/3FKsVBk
Packing Cube With Electronics
EU Camping Adapter
Wine Bottle Opener
Aegismax UL Down Sleeping Bag – https://amzn.to/3BVCStv
Sea To Summit Aeros Premium Pillow – https://amzn.to/3va15JI
Sea To Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Sleeping Pad
Swim Trunks
Swim Cap
Handlebar Bag:
Quechua MH140 Cat3 Sunglasses
Samsung S20
GoPro Hero7 Black
Canon G7X Mark II
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36 Comments
Great video👍
Hej Mike, great review. Loving the series so far. Those are enormous panniers, it’ll be a big moose that runs off with one of them. Is the bike a bit back heavy without the front panniers?
Much Love to all the family, Ed
Great break down Mike …like the redesign on pannier ie pocket, corkscrew 👍but the swim cap😄 what next , speedo swim suits only 🙄😄…have been enjoying your tour..excellent doc as usual!
Which pants do you bike it? Are they padded and/or tight fits or not?
Keep the wool jersey. Murphy’s Law states that when you do not bring it, you will wish you had. Stay warm. ☮️
great stuff thanks Mike
Thanks for the tip about the electric adapter, would've never thought of that
Hej Mike ! What do you think about Aegismax UL Down Sleeping Bag ? I've found this sleeping bag on aliexpress and I'm thinking to buy it !
Love these types of videos. Thank you for sharing what you took with you. A stand out item for me – the wine bottle opener. 🙂 I guess it's very fitting.
Hi Mike, in your video I see that you have taken an adapter to charge electronics in campsites here in Italy. In our past travels in southern Sweden, we never needed them in hotels, but thinking about a trip to your part, northern Sweden, the power sockets in the bungalows or campsites, are like ours in the hotels, or we have to get some kind of adapter? Congratulations again for the video … waiting for the next one, Giancarlo
Hello Mike, thanks for the video.
Please can you remind me the make of the power bank you use?
Don't worry about the swim cap. Wear one all the time…..well not all the time, only when I'm swimming. even in lakes, nice bright hat so boats might see you.
Hi Mike, thanks for the video and tips. Could you explain better in other video how you do to transport your bike? I did not understand well what you said, that you had some bags in the panniers that you used to transpot the bike? Sure I didnt get it right. Thanks!
Hi Mike, thanks for this review, and yes we all take things that we don't need, but if really you want to get rid of, you can always send themback home by post. And for the light a little camping light is a comfort at night, you can find nice ones at Decathlon, or at cheap stores like Action, I bought one looking like a light bulb it runs on 2 AAA batteries and it's LED it lights for two weeks without any problem, and there is a hook and so can be hanged in the tent. I really like your videos and I am looking forward to watch the next one.
Thanks Mike, really good info and enjoying your trip
Roligt att se dig i mitt hemland Mike! Jag bor i Helsingfors men jag är från italienska ursprung.. Hoppas du har trivts 🙂 I continue in English since I want to ask something that may interest all the viewers. You mentioned that you checked-in your bike in a simple CTC plastic bag. No fear of damage? How did it go? I'm considering flying abroad with my bike next summer but I don't want the stress to find a bike box or buying a professional bike travel case that would need to be left in someone's custody.
Before you travel to another part of Europe do a weather forecast check-up on the area(s) you'll be riding through so you'll know what to bring with you on your bike tour.:)
I notice you don't carry a camping stove…how can you start your day without a strong, freshly-brewed coffee?
I NEED my coffee in the mornings😜
Socket adapter is on my list. I will need this next year touring the EU. I use a rainproof smock or cover – can't remember the name that cover my upper half and the bike.
Very interesting! Thanks!
Great video! Thx for Fahrenheit temps 🤠
thanks for this review
Thank you Mike, I always over pack when cycling in the UK as the weather is unpredictable. But it is always nice to see your kit. My most bulky items involves cooking, I'm thinking about ways to avoid them. Keep cycling.
thank you so much.
Great, really helpful gear review, especially for gear nerds like me 🙂
I notice you dont like weight at the front of your bike. Im setting up my tour bike currently and im wondering why. I imagine it makes for better handling?
Thanks for the video. I'm in the early stages of planning cycling down from England catching the ferry to Santander and then cycling through Spain to our apartment in Torrevieja. I'd agree that somethings you can do without. It doesn't matter if your legs get wet and if you're not too far from civilisation you can always top up with water. I'm fully in agreement with bottle opener and cork screw. It would be interesting to know what bike spares you took with you! Nice choice of panniers, when I was doing the Camino de Santiago almost every bicigrino had Ordlieb panniers!
You may have this listed somewhere, but what brand do you like for merino? I have some smart woll but wondered what you use. Thx
Hi Mike! I’d just like to say that you are an inspiration to me and I love watching your videos. Partly because you remind me of a special, caring person who I have the pleasure of calling my grandpa, and partly because you are a genuine, nice guy. Thank you for putting so much effort into your videos and I look forward to the many videos I get to enjoy from you. Safe travels and happy riding! (By the way, I absolutely love your accent) 🙂
Great video Mike. Thank you for sharing. I'm just building up my kit. The one thing I added was the Helinox Chair Zero. It may be an age-related thing, but I find that sitting on a log or a rock at the end of the day just doesn't cut it for me anymore. The extra one pound is well worth it to me.
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We invested in an Ortlieb rack pack 31 liters, just for convenience of loading groceries, or access to the Trangia stove and it's very easy to open and close quickly.
I use a head lantern which came in use when we showed up at a campsite and setting up the tent in the dark was easy, because my hands were free. There are some that the light changes to red by pressing a button. The red light is used for reading and there is no glare.
I also like the Ortlieb 7 handlebar bag but I lost an important allen screw that secures the wire. There are two underneath and I lost one somehow. Been trying to see if I can order just the screw. Not easy 😕. The bag holds but slides a bit. Not dangerous but a little bit annoying because it slides down and rests on the light ( hub dynamo) . You can buy a new cable and pretty much every thing else except the screw which in my opinion can easily fall out. I think Ortlieb 🤔 bag attachment is not meant to be removed too many times.
I only have one bike and personally don't like the holder permanently on the bike. And the bag is a bit ugly, but on the other hand the best bag for tourists.
Don't forget about the shoulder strap that comes with it. Also nice to have.
fantastic video series .. love how you share all your tips tricks and even where you shop and food choices.. You make it seem so possible. thanks and lookk forward to more videos and following your adventures..cheers
Hej!
Du låter lite svensk. Stämmer det? Jag har precis beställt väskor som du har. Och en duffel man kan lägga på och spänna på. Har inte någon särskild plan eller resa i åtanke men har för avsikt att göra några längre turer till sommaren. Har det fungerat väl för dig?
How do you fly the bike in a plastic bag, does it arrive in one piece? Currently trying to figure out how to fly mine, i think some companies want a cardboard box mandatory.
Another great presentation…thanks