What do you keep in your camelbak?

[Squirrel Girl]

I've been on several MORE rides lately with mechanicals or injuries. It makes me wonder what people carry with them on their rides.

I have

water, of course
Luna bar
small multitool
tire levers
chain tool
inner tube
pump
CO2 pump
emergency small headlamp
billfold & cellphone since it's not safe to leave them in the car anymore


What I plan to add

cable ties
cleat screws


Optional, depending on the ride

primary light battery
additional food
camera (small digital)
extra shirt
GPS

[drewdane]

I've been on several MORE rides lately with mechanicals or injuries. It makes me wonder what people carry with them on their rides.


I have

water, of course
Clif bar
small multitool, including chain tool
pump
ID and debit card wrapped in a $20.00 bill - I leave my wallet at home
Energy Goo - usually Clif Shots
Small 1st Aid kit
Glueless patches


Tire levers and spare tube go in my seat bag

Optional, depending on the ride

primary light battery
additional food
camera (small digital)
extra shirt
shock pump

[tsteele999]

I don't carry much, multi tool, CO2 inflator and extra cannister, and tube. When I ride Wakefield I also have my wallet with me :mad: . It's one thing to carry a repair shop with you if you are going to be 20 miles in, but around here I'm rarely more than 5-7 miles from the car, so a ride would simply be a hike if I have too much trouble.

When I'm on road rides I carry about the same plus a cell phone. It's a long walk home in Look-style cleats.

[Squirrel Girl]

ID and debit card wrapped in a $20.00 bill - I leave my wallet at homeI come from work, and have found myself needing something important that I left in the garage because of this whole theft thing. I'm still not satisfied with my solution, but I now keep a moderately filled billfold (with my health insurance card, etc) and just take it with me. Thieves, be forewarned, I don't have much money, I just don't want you getting what little I do have.
Energy Goo - usually Clif ShotsBarf!
Tire levers and spare tube go in my seat bagI used to do that, too, until I had a flat tire at Elizabeth Furnace and the tube came out of my seat bag with a hole in it. Now I leave it in its BOX in my camelbak.

I don't carry much, multi tool, CO2 inflator and extra cannister, and tube. When I ride Wakefield I also have my wallet with me . It's one thing to carry a repair shop with you if you are going to be 20 miles in, but around here I'm rarely more than 5-7 miles from the car, so a ride would simply be a hike if I have too much trouble. There's much to recommend that philosophy. I just seem to want to have one pack and be done with it. Just a few "big" items that I vary.

[DKEG]

Peter showed me rapping some duct tape around his pump (tire pump, not his johnson) is helpfull, when you have a side wall blow out. You need a plastic bottle also. Jason showed me that one. Carry wire ties also.

[Dirt]

Yup. Duct Tape is good stuff. I don't use the bottle the way Stoner did. I just use the duct tape.

I also try to carry a few chain links and/or SRAM master links. The master links can make chain repairs REALLY gast. That's something I learned from Jaberwocky.

I have a few small first aid kit things along with me.

I've found it handy to have a hunting knife with me. I've got a folding Gerber that seems to work really well.

If I'm going out on a real epic, I take a tiny rain coat with me. I had a vest and jacket on a ride recently and it saved not only my butt, but also the butt of the person I was riding with. We managed to stay warm and continue the ride VS shivering to death and heading back to the car.

On the end of the shoulder strap, I have an emergency whistle. That thing is freaking loud too. I have only had to use it once or twice and I have to make sure I plug my ears before I let loose on that thing.

Hope that helps.

Pete

[billbowers]

I carry the folowing with me.

- Leatherman multitool
- hex wrench set
- first aid kit
- compass
- cellphone, wallet and keys in a ziplock(incase i fall in a creek or lake, has happened before too)
- zip ties
- banana, pwrbar, gel thing or someform of energy substence.
- small pump.

I should carry a tube with me but i will learn the hard way.

Bill

[Dirt]

I should carry a tube with me but i will learn the hard way.

Don't worry. I always carry two. I'll let you have one.... for a price. ;)

Pete

[mcmillan]

In the camelbak - water :)

In the utility pocket (which is small on mine) I keep a couple of power bars, wallet, keys. cell phone mouned in a pocket on the left strap.

Basic stuff under the seat - multi tool (with chain tool, spoke tool, torx screw driver), one tire lever, tube, inflator, two 16g cartridges, patch kit. Basic stuff.

What I found to be very useful is:

- extra chain links
- a couple of extra shimano pins (for the chain - had one bust at GreenBriar 'cause I put it on wrong to begin with)
- a 1 oz bottle of ProLink (the bottle used to have eye wash in it - perfect size)

mud and water washes the lube right off my chain. when chain suck begins I re-lube and most of the time all is well.

I have only been MTN-ing for less than a year so if there is a better way to deal with chain suck someone PLEASE let me know. It's not a huge problem for me since I learned to shift properly going up hill but it does become a problem once in a while.

Brian

[mtrostle]

water in camelbak, of course
energy bar
small multitool/things I've yet to figure out how to or when to use
inner tube
pump
Hankerchiefs since it's allergie season down here
lube for the chain and components
cellphone, as when someone mentioned on a past ride I sound like the ice cream man coming through the woods :D
glasses with interchangacle lenses

Things to add??:
First Aid kit for all the dumb things I do!!!! :eek:
Compass?? I've yet to be concerned with getting that lost in the area
eye drops??
Duct Tape?? I can't wait to see this one used
Health Insurance Card and ID?? Now that it was mentioned I may need to do this

[CountZero]

I can't believe none of you carries an extra derailleur hanger.

Seriously.

[jfoley]

that's in my little bag of parts... my bag-o-parts also includes spd cleat/bolts, a couple links of chain + SRAM master links, extra brake pads, spare shifter & brake cable... maybe more, i haven't checked it for a while... it's probably due for an inventory/re-supply and i need add a der. hanger for my new bike...

I can't believe none of you carries an extra derailleur hanger.

Seriously.

[Dirt]

I can't believe none of you carries an extra derailleur hanger.

Seriously.

I might have if I rode a bike with a derailleur.

Actually I do have a bike with a derailleur on it. It doesn't have a replacable der. hanger though.

Pete

[Stregone]

My cheapo watch has a little compass on the strap and it helped me out last week. It was the first time I ventured out into that maze of trails by accotink. I was tired and wanted to head back, so I turned in the direction I thought the lake was in at the next fork. After I took the fork I remembered I had a compass, and it confirmed I just turned the wrong way. I was actualy getting a little worried, because probably 20 minutes earlier I wanted to start heading back and got even more lost, but found some more cool trails.

[halfinch]

within my small package... :rolleyes: , my tool sausage as it's marked, i have the usual assortment -allens, chain splitter, a length of sram chain, tire levers.

in addition:
a small (6") monkey wrench - good for singles, fixies and all sorts of shifty bits
hand pump and co2 doohickey
spare tube
zip ties
small folding knife
and a cone wrench for the eno

long rides,
an old singulator (contingency plan)
carbohydrate related items. mmm snickers

should bring some duct tape. i've wrapped extra medical tape around the bar for a shim to light kits, and that can be used in a pinch.

[langer]

mud and water washes the lube right off my chain. when chain suck begins I re-lube and most of the time all is well.

I have only been MTN-ing for less than a year so if there is a better way to deal with chain suck someone PLEASE let me know. It's not a huge problem for me since I learned to shift properly going up hill but it does become a problem once in a while.

Brian

chainsuck used to be a huge problem of mine...kind of solved it in a weird way. had a vicious occurrence about a month ago, completely twisted my chain and broke off a tooth on my middle chainring. ended up removing two links on my chain trail side and continued my ride. my chain is no longer long enough to reach my big ring, but when the hell do i use my big ring? i think the extra tension in the chain prevents the sucking, haven't had it happen once in the past month and i've been riding a lot (it would happen every ride). the only other way to "prevent" chainsuck is preventing wear on your drivetrain and lube, lube, lube. if you don't ever use your big ring, try shortening your chain a bit - wurkt fer me!

on topic, in the camelback:
agua
pump
tube (sometimes two)
patch kit
food of some sort, usually a clif bar
sometimes a shock pump if i'm not happy with my suspension feel
tool with chain tool
tire levers

-jon

[saxman]

I'm pretty sparse with my equipment. In the camelback, I only carry a cell phone (and water obviously).

In my seatpack I carry a multi-tool and some Park Glueless patches

I keep a pump attached to the frame and a water bottle as an additional supply (or wound cleanser if necessary).

I don't like loading up the Camelback. It gets uncomfortable for me with more than 40 ounces of water in there (at least until I drink it down). I'd rather carry 40 in the Camelback and refill from my water bottle if I get low.

I should probably investigate the energy bars. I have a tendency to bonk, especially on my "dawn patrol" rides before breakfast.

[scwva]

I have all the usual crap in my Camelbak, but since I put a large stick through my thigh on a ride last fall, I always carry a cell phone.

Who knows, it could save your life!

[gaz]

I'm a lamer. I never ride for too long (90 mins usually at most) so have limited storage (Rogue, as opposed to a HAWG or Mule) and will rely on the kindness of others on the trail! ;) Plus, I'm generally riding at a place where if something happened to the bike, it's a short hike back to the parking lot. Outside of water, (duh) I carry...

Vulcanising patch kit
Spare tube (Ooh, that reminds me, I need to buy another one, since I gave my spare to Drew!)
Pump
Tire levers
Multi tool
Folding knife
A paperclipped $20 bill with my ID and miniCard
Keys and cellphone

If I went for a longer ride, I'd add in a couple of energy bars, and probably an extra spare tube, as well as a derailleur hanger. It'd entail me buying a bigger Camelbak though!

[Snot-Rocket]

This is a bit heavy, but Needel Nose Vice Grips have been one of the most useful tools I've carried in addition to my multi-tool.

The coolest trails side repair w/ the vice grips was when a buddy swapped out his fork the night prior and didn't realize he was missing the fork crown race- so at Gambril we couldn't ride cause his steering was locked up- via vice grips and key chain ring we fabricated a crown race that worked great...bottomline, would not have happened w/out vice grips- carry them all the time.

I used to carry a small crescent wrench also when I was sporting Surly Hubs- the needle nose pliers work well for this also.

Granted, this is complemented w/ an Alien Cool Tool- it is a must for the all around tool kit, has knife blade and although bulkier then most- has a very comprehensive package for trail riding.

Joy,

[DKEG]

One thing I carry when riding alone is Ms. Pinky. My blow up riding partner. She's great!

[Squirrel Girl]

One thing I carry when riding alone is Ms. Pinky. My blow up riding partner. She's great!I like your line of thinking!
:p

[themonkeyman]

In the seatpack(camelback's pocket is small):

~tube
~tire levers
~chain tool
~power bar
~multi tools (2, to get a complete set of allen wrenches)
~emergency LED tail light
~Knife
~Patches(built into one of the multi's)


That's all I can think of for now--G

[themonkeyman]

Oh, and a pump on my frame. What good is the tube without a pump!? :confused: :rolleyes:

[camp]

a rear derailleur.

Whenever I'm using my geared bike I take a spare real derailleur along (even/especially in long races). Laugh not. Its been needed, or parts from it have been needed, 14 times on rides so far, by me or others on rides. It has certainly been a day saver many times.

pulleys falling out accounts for a few of those, and sticks breaking the whole derailleur many others.

[Squirrel Girl]

a rear derailleur.
...14 times on rides so far, by me or others on rides14 times?!?!?! I was planning on adding a hanger since I've had my hanger break, and Craig's did the other night.

Hmm, does this mean I should never go riding with you? ;)

[BadMammaJamis]

who rides without a cell phone!!!!!

I have all the usual crap in my Camelbak, but since I put a large stick through my thigh on a ride last fall, I always carry a cell phone.

Who knows, it could save your life!

[Jackson]

who rides without a cell phone!!!!!

I do... Just get your friends to carry one.

[BadMammaJamis]

ah i see... one of "them"

I do... Just get your friends to carry one.

[Jackson]

ah i see... one of "them"

Plus I'm sometimes on call for the office... The last thing I wanted is some work issue screwing up a perfectly good ride....

[jks9199]

ah i see... one of "them"

Jeepers...

I don't even own a cell phone. Haven't been convinced yet that I actually need one. I enjoy being out of touch...considering that I never have that option while I'm working.

Jim

[BadMammaJamis]

cell phone (gasp)
tube
tire lever
chain tool, multi tool, and a mini leatherman
Patch kit
SRAM powerlink
edibles du jour
100 oz water bladder (half filled)
zip ties
bandages, antispetic, ibuprophren
mini pump
electrical tape
drivers license, credit card, health insurance card and some cash

the rest is a secret ;)

[rpiontek]

This is sort of off-topic, but it will end up on-topic.

I recently started kayaking, and it is a really great sport. Lots of fun, very exciting, and challenging. One other great thing about it is the people. I have met more nice people in 3 months of kayaking than I have met mountain bikers in probably my whole life. This is because it's not a good idea to go kayaking by yourself, so you are forced to seek out more experienced people who will show you around the river. If my normal riding partners aren't around, I just ride by myself, no big deal.

Now, there are probably a lot of people who are doing a lot of group rides who are meeting more people moutain biking than I am. I've done some group rides now and then, and they are social, and I have met nice people on them, which is a big benefit of group rides, but otherwise I'd rather ride with a couple of buddies. I don't think this is bad, it's just how it is for me.

Another thing, what's up with people who don't say hi or even give a nod when you pass them on the trail? I mean here is somebody coming your way, and you even have this great thing called mountain biking in common, and you'll pass each other a foot apart, and it's like they don't even know your there. I just don't get it.

Anyway, where's this going? Isn't anyone out there carrying beer in their camelback? From now on I will. I don't even ride with a camelback much these days. But I will do my best to carry two cold ones (they may warm up), and if you pass me by and ask me for a beer I'll be happy to oblige. Maybe now I"ll meet more people in this (lonely) sport!

So you'll know who I am, here is a picture of me on a bike in Berlin which you could rent by the hour by calling a numer with your cell phone. You just find them randomly on the street, call the number, the bike unlocks, and you ride away. Pretty cool.

[dmofot]

Beer in a camelback, now I've heard it all!

DT

[morsetaper2]

a rear derailleur.

Whenever I'm using my geared bike I take a spare real derailleur along (even/especially in long races). Laugh not. Its been needed, or parts from it have been needed, 14 times on rides so far, by me or others on rides. It has certainly been a day saver many times...

I was unfortunate enough to have to borrow that derailleur of yours at buzzard rocks a few yrs ago.

Mark