Packing Guide

Please remember riders are limited to two bags for camping, weighing no more than 50 lbs. per bag.

General Packing Tips

• Bicycle in good repair
• Helmet – required!
• Rearview mirror
• Lock and cable
• Two water bottles and cages
• Hydration system
• Tool kit including: tires, tubes, patch kit, pump, Y-wrench, chain tool, wrench to fit your handlebars and lube.

Clothing

• Cycling shoes, socks, shorts and jerseys
• Wet weather clothing – rain jacket (just in case!)
• Hot and cool weather clothing  – think layers. The ride may start cool and end hot!
• Cycling gloves, glasses or sunglasses
• Non-cycling clothing (shorts, t-shirts and comfortable shoes or sandals) for evening
• Wrap all clothing in plastic bags inside your luggage
• Toilet kit, soap and towel
• Swimsuit
• Tennis shoes if canoeing or tubing

Camping Equipment

• Duffel bag with distinctive labeling
• Tent and stakes
• Ground cloth
• Sleeping bag
• Air mattress and pillow
• Clothesline and pins
• Flashlight

Miscellaneous

• Cell phone
• First aid kit
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• ID, insurance card and emergency contact information
• Credit/ATM card
• Travelers checks/cash
• Camera
• Swiss Army knife
• Musical instrument (if you are so inclined)

Do Not Bring

• Cooking Gear – as cooking is prohibited in camping area at Headquarters. 
• Bulky Lawn Chairs
• Cots
• Trash cans or hard-shelled coolers
• Pets