Below are our bike tour packing lists and hiking tour packing lists. Overall, we strongly encourage you to pack light and find ways of using clothing in a multi-purpose capacity. (For example, shoes, pants, and tops that can be used for different purposes.) It sounds difficult, but if you can manage with a single carry-on suitcase plus one carry-on backpack or smaller bag, it will be a much easier and less stressful trip for you.
Reminder for Covid: Always pack face masks (multiple) and hand sanitizer in small, easy-to-carry containers
Cycling clothes:
Non-cycling clothing:
Other suggested gear and items:
IMPORTANT: If you bring your own pedals, you must bring a wrench to remove the pedals at the end of the tour!
Hiking Clothing:
• Casual, lightweight clothing, easily washable for restaurants and walking
• Fleece jacket/sweater
• Comfortable/casual shoes
• Walking/Hiking shoes (something for universal application like sneakers)
• Shorts / Long pants (combo pants/shorts can be convenient)
• Hiking socks, underwear
• Swimsuit (summer only)
• T-shirts, long sleeve shirt
• Hiking pole
• Rain gear and/or breathable lightweight jacket/wind jacket
• Sunglasses
Other suggested gear and items:
• Bandana, sunscreen, lip ointment, cap/hat, drink mixes
• Camera, binoculars, reading/writing materials
• Backpack/day pack, toiletry kit, personal first aid kit
• Money belt/security wallet
• Alarm clock/travel clock and/or a watch, small flashlight
• Insect repellent, toiletries, medications/prescriptions, hand sanitizer gel
• Second skin band-aids / regular band-aids
• Toilet paper / Tissues
• Water bottles/Camelback
• Ziploc bags (to protect documents in case of rain)
• Chargers and adapters/converters depending on destination