Solo Month long trip in Spain ^ See: Bikepacking Basque Country, Spain
5 day trip in New Zealand South Island ^ See: NZ Packing List

This is my Packing list. To the very last drop. For more details on the below items – there will be links in every section to go into further detail and reviews on specific items with weights. (I have found you can’t trust advertised weights so I bought a kitchen scale to provide true weight.) Keep in mind, the photos of the gear are from back in 2017 and I have updated much of my gear since then.
I find I learn most on my smaller adventures, my weekenders where I am really testing the gear and paying attention to what works and what doesn’t. I started collecting hiking equipment when I was 8 years old and joined Cub Scouts. Since then my equipment and how I use it has evolved over the last 20 years. Some things get updated but some pieces have stuck with me a long time. I like to question myself and every component – Questions like;
- Do I require this to survive the trip?
- Do I require this to enjoy the trip?
- Is this the lightest and most compact version?
- Do I need to win lottery to update it?
(5. If you live in Australia or other smaller economies: Is it available for me to buy?)
The gear I will be reviewing on Bark & Spark will be mainly for bikepacking but I am learning that hikers could actually learn a thing or two from bikepackers! These guys are not only fiercely ultra-light but also (and more importantly) super compact!
It’s also constant and evolving process…
So what am I currently carrying? Below I have listed the items of what I pack for multi-day Bikepacking trips in most Western Australian environments (no snow). I know it seems like a lot, but I’ve been very specific, focused on compatibility so it fits in the bikepacking bags.
((You will see some updates and certain components added or crossed out – the Gear Updates are explained in detail here: New Gear! Tried & Tested))
The Bike:
- The Surly ECR 27.5+ with Moloko Bars
- Modified handlebar stem 31.8mm x 45mm
- Specialized Power Comp Saddle
- Tubeless tyres (I have two wheel sets) – 27.5×3″ or 29×2.35″
- Helmet – Bell Super DH (can convert to full face for MTBing)
- Crane Japan E-Ne Bell
Dynamo HubSinewave Revolution USB Charger- Serfas Red LED
- Cateye Volt 800 RC Front Light
- Abus 205 Combi-loop Bike Lock (long thin lock for around trees or through gear)
- Abus Bordo Granit (tough foldable lock)
- Note: If travelling overseas – Travel insurance, I found FastCover will cover a bike if it’s under 3 years old.
More details on Choosing a bike and getting it fit
Bike bags:
- Surly Frame Bag (to suit Small ECR)
- Revelate Harness
- Revelate Egress Pocket
- Revelate Gas Tank
- 2 x Mountain Feedbag
- Revelate Viscacha Seat bag
- 2 x Salsa Anything Cages
- 2 x Salsa Anything Cage bags
- Voile Straps
- 2 x Bidon Cage Looney Bin (for 1.5L bottles)
- 1 x Normal Bottle Cage (for 600ml bottles)
- Caribena
Cooking kit:
- Soto Windmaster Stove Titanium
- Butane Gas bottle (100g lasts me 7 days)
- Sea to Summit X-Kettle
- Sea to Summit X-Plate
- Snow Peak 450ml Ti Cup
PlasticTitanium spork- Flick knife
Flint- Matches
- Scourer
- Bin bags (I usually use dog poop bags because they are liquid tight 😉 )
Sleeping kit:
Odyssey insuLITE Sleeping Bag – Comfort (5deg)–- Sea to Summit Spark 2
- Sea to Summit Comfort Light Insulated Sleeping Mat – 0.64Kg
- Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor Extreme Liner – 0.4Kg
- Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow – Regular – 0.07Kg
Coleman Ridgeline 2P 1.7KgI
If no Tent
- DD Hammocks Small Tarp
- Alpkit Hunka XL Bivy
If tent:
- Wilderness Equipment Space 2
Water: 
(5L minimum – I am touring in Western Australia after all)
- Camelbak 750ml Insulated Water bottle
Sea to Summit Packtap 4L- 2 x 1.5L Plastic Bottles (if needed)
- ASIS 750ml double walled Insulated water bottle (can keep hot for 12 hours)
Lifestraw (bit too bulky but super light)- 2 foldable 500mm water bottles Anaconda
- Aquatabs Purification tablets
Emergency & First Aid: 
Bob Cooper Survival Kitexcept kept Mirror, Magnifying Glass, first aid equipment, tweezers – packed in other areas- Bob Cooper Help Survival Blanket (also can be used as emergency shelter and emergency blanket)
- Bob Cooper Snakebite First Aid kit (3 bandages)
- Muscle Tape
- Nurofen, Panadol, Anti-histimines, Aspirin, Epipen
- KTI Safety Alert PLB
Bike Repair kit:
- Blackburn Wayside Multi-tool
- Multi-tool (2nd hand w pliers)
- 2 x tie down straps
- Electrical tape
- Chain lube
- Cable ties
- Lezyne Micro Floor Drive Tyre Pump
- Digital reader
- Spare tube
- Tyre patch kit
- Super glue
- Nuts and bolts (for bottle cages)
- Spare chain link
- Dynaplug
- C02 Canister
Electronics & Accessories: 
- Black Diamond Spot Headlamp
- iPhone 6 – Telstra (if overseas use SimsDirect for prepaid SIM card ready to go)
- Quad Lock Handlebar Mount
- Cateye Wireless Bike Computer – basic
- USB Powerbank –
Goal Zero Flip 30 RechargerAnker 20,000mAH - Skull Candy Wireless headphones
- UBS Wall charger
- Various charging cords
Tom Tom Bandit Action Camera- GoPro Hero7
Mini Tripod- Apps used: Google Maps, Trailforks, Splittr, Podcasts, Kindle, Camera, Hostelworld, Google Translate, Rome2Rio, Strava, WhatsApp, Spotify
- Garmin Fenix 5 watch
Other:
- Notebook and pen
- Paper maps
- Wallet & Cash
- Mosquito Headnet
Harmonica- Pack of cards **only if I have travelling companion
- Sunglasses case
- Fold up S2S Backpack
Toiletries:
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste (travel size)
FacewipesFace Cloth or Chux Wipe- Eco Soap (for clothes washing)
- Hairbrush and Hair ties
- Deoderant
- Lucas Lucas Paw Paw Ointment (lipbalm)
- Antibacterial Handwash
- Toilet Paper
- Luna Cup (best thing ever invented)
- Nail clippers with file
- Tweezers
- Microfibre Towel
- Earplugs
- Natures Kiss Chafe-ease Chamios cream
- Bug Spray (small)
- Mozziegear Mosquito band
- Sunscreen SPF30 Water Resistant
- Razor
Clothes:
- Marmot Featherless Hoody 0.380Kg
- Salomon X Ultra Prime Hiking Shoes
- MerinoBASE Thermal top
- MerinoBASE Thermal pants
- 4 x Underwear
- Bikini bottom and Sports crop top (to wear as bathers but can double as more undergarments)
- 3 x Socks (2 x ankle socks and 1 x Outdoor Thermal Sock)
- 1 x Bra
- Specialized Andorra Bike Shorts
Thongs (Flip flops)TEVA Reef Sandals (so you can ride in them)- Lorna Jane pull-up pants
- 2 x T-Shirt
- Long sleeve shirt + 1 x singlet
- Dingo Dreaming Head Scarf (buff)
- Riding Gloves
- Hat
- Beanie
- Raincoat
- Slipper style Booties (great to sleep in or wear around camp)
Eyres Terminator Safety Glasses- Oakley Radar EV Path (Prizm Trail) riding glasses
Bikepacking with dogs: 
- Dog lead
- Dog Harness
- Dog Shoes – PomPreece
- Sea to Summit X-Plate
- Twice the amount of dog biscuits than normal
- Omega-3 tablets
- Dog poop bags
Food:
Snacks:
- Vital Green Sachets
- Clif Bars
- Corn Chips
- Coffee, tea and peppermint bags
- Airwave gum
- Random nuts/lollies
- Sandwich bags
Breakfast:
- Muesli with Craisens
Inside Australia – I use a dehydrator to make a lot of my food