Oklahoma Route 66 Bikepacking Gear List:

Navigation & Electronics

  • Bike computer with offline map

  • Phone

  • Power bank(s) (20,000 mAh or larger)

  • Charging cables + adapters

  • Headlight and taillight (for your bike)

  • Headlamp (for camping)

Essentials

  • Emergency contact card

  • Identification

  • Cash & credit card

  • First aid kit (just the basics)

    • bandages, antiseptic wipes

    • blister care

    • pain reliever

    • allergy meds

  • Soap (clean your cooking equipment and yourself)

  • Quick-dry towel

  • Sun screen

  • Roadside repair equipment

    • Flat kit (tire levers, tubeless plugs, tube, inflator)

    • Multi-tool

    • Quick-links

    • Chain lube

    • Bonus (probably overkill):

      • Chain tool

      • Spokes

      • Patch kit

      • Spare bolts/hardware

      • Duct tape

      • Zip ties

Bike & Bag System

  • Bike road/touring. Make sure it is capable of carrying all the equipment you need

  • Bags (at least 20L of capacity recommended):

    • Bikepacking style setup:

      • Frame bag

      • Handlebar roll

      • Top tube bag

      • Seat pack

      • Fork bags (optional)

    • Touring style setup:

      • Rack and panniers

      • Handlebar bag

  • Water bottle cages or bladder

Water, Food and Cooking

  • Water have enough water for 60 miles of riding in up to 90 °F weather (we recommend at least 1.5L):

    • A bladder is most efficient space-wise, but harder to deal with

    • Bottles have more insulation and are easier to deal with, but less space efficient

  • Mid-ride food this is most of the food you need to pack. Have enough for the times in between campsites and convenience stores. Because we will be going through a lot of towns along the way, you will have ample opportunity to stop if you start to bonk.

    • Gel/Gus

    • Something sugary

      • Candy, dates, etc.

    • Solid food

      • Protein bars, peanuts, etc.

  • Pre/Post-ride food (optional) we will provide breakfast and dinner each day and will have food options for anyone who mentioned their dietary restrictions while signing up. If you have very specific dietary preferences, plan on bringing most of your own food to keep you running right.

  • Cooking Equipment (optional)

    • Lightweight stove + fuel

    • Lighter

    • Utensils

Clothing

Important: Oklahoma late spring = warm days, cooler nights and early mornings. Check the weather as the trip approaches.

  • Riding we recommend that you bring two sets of riding clothes that you can change between

    • Cycling jersey or top

    • Bibs/bike shorts

    • Socks

    • Helmet

    • Cycling gloves

    • Sunglasses

  • Off-bike changing out of your riding clothes is paramount to cleanliness, comfort, and avoiding sores. Make sure to bring something to wear while off the bike

    • Camp shoes/sandals

    • Casual top and bottom (i.e. running shorts and shirt)

  • Weather dependent equipment

    • Lightweight packable jacket (wind + light rain)

    • Breathable rain jacket and rain pants

    • Buff or lightweight neck gaiter

    • Beanie or cap under helmet

Sleep System

It is important to have tested out your equipment in temperatures that are similar to what we will experience on the trip. If you are uncomfortable sleeping (more so than you are normally sleeping on the ground in a tent), it will have quite a negative effect on your abilities while riding.

  • Sleeping bag or sleep quilt (20–40°F / -7–4°C rating)

  • Sleeping pad

  • Lightweight bivy or tent (season-appropriate)

    • Stake, guylines, rain fly, ground mat, etc.