Mountain Biking Checklist
Note: This list is intentionally extensive. Not every rider will carry every item on every trip.
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The Two Essentials
Core Gear
- Gloves
- First-aid items (see our First-aid checklist)
Core Repair Items
- Spare tube or tubes (and/or patch kit)
- Compact Pump
Basic Clothing (plus clothing for variable weather)
- Weatherproof gloves
- Stowaway windbreaker
- Insulation layer(s) for cool conditions
- Buff/bandanna/skullcap
- Arm/leg warmers
Gear options
Repair-kit options
- Patch kit
- Spare tire
- Pressure gauge
- Chain tool
- CO2 inflator (with cartridges)
- Replacement chain links
- Spare spokes (minimum of 6)
- Lubricant
- Spoke wrench
- Brake and derailleur cables
- 6" adjustable wrench
- Assorted nuts and bolts
- General-purpose multi-tool
- Duct tape
Freeriding gear
- Full-face helmet
- Elbow pads
- Shin guards
- Upper body protection
Personal
- Medical information/emergency contact card
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Insect repellent
- Chamois cream
- Small, quick-dry towel (for cleanups)
- Baby wipes (for cleanups)
- Toilet paper and/or tissue
- ____________________
- ____________________
- Lunch/snacks
- Performance food/gels/drinks
- Maps
- Guidebook or route description
- Trailhead permit (if needed)
- Camera
- Cell phone
- Cash/credit card/ID
- ____________________
- ____________________
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