Camping Gear

You do not need any of the following items to go bicycle touring or even bikepacking.  The adage “go with what you have” will get you through your adventure until you can upgrade your gear.  Also, some of the cheaper options are better than the higher-priced alternatives.

 

Sleeping bag:	Coleman – 4 lbs (1.8 kg).  The reason why I did not go out and buy a new lighter sleeping bag is because it is for tall people.  I am 6’3 (1.9 m) and finding something long enough is a problem.
Sleeping Bag Liner:	Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor Extreme Sleeping Bag Liner
Sleeping pad:	I found some knock-off item on Amazon.  It will do for now.  Amazon has since delisted the item.  It has a foot pump built into it.
Pillow:	Hikenture Camping Pillow with Removable Cover – Ultralight
Bidet:	Happy Bottom Portable Bidet
Air Pump:	FLEXTAILGEAR Portable Air Pump for Inflatables, 1.6oz 4kPa Air Mattress Pump
Tent:	Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 Person Tent
Cookware:	Ozark Trail Mess Kit 5 Pieces (Walmart) MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove Portable Wood Burning Camping Stove Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Long Handle Spork Boundless Voyage Titanium Cup with Lid
Powerbanks:	Anker Portable Charger, 20,000mA, Onn 10,000mA (Walmart)
USB Hub:	Wenter 11-Port USB Splitter Hub
Solar Panels:	30w to 100w Solar Panels (2x) 5v Solar Panels (2x)
Whistle:	Fox 40 Sonik Blast CMG Official Whistle
Towel:	Rainleaf Microfiber Towel 60×30
Shovel:	Rhino Survival Shovel
Sewing:	SINGER Small Travel Sewing Kit
Foot Wear:	Alpaca Wool Warm Shoe Insert Dockers Men’s Newpage (sandals)
Compression Sacks:	Hikenture Compression Sack for Sleeping Bag Two – Dry Bag Sack 30D Nylon Ultralight  (20 liters) Two – Dry Bag Sack 30D Nylon Ultralight  (10 liters)

 

Generic Items:

Emergency Mylar Blanket
Plastic sandals  (shower)
Camouflage Net Bulk Roll  (3 meters x 3 meters / 10’x10′)
Ear plugs and eye mask
Can Opener
Butane
Camping Stool/Chair
Blue Tarp 5 x 7