Bikepacking Bike Repair Tools And Spares List

Bikepacking is a wonderful way to travel, and it's also a great excuse to explore new places. But there are times when you may encounter issues with your bike on the road, so it's important to be prepared.

We’ve prepared a checklist of tools and spares so that you don’t have bad surprises. We also recommend doing a basic course with a bike mecanic so that you know how to repair the most common problems like: flat tires, broken spoke, chain problem, levers malfunction, …

Basic Checklist

• Portable pump

• Multitool with chain breaker

• Spare tube

• Tire levers

• Tube patches

• or Tubeless tire repair supplies (if you have tubeless tires)

• Quick link / master link

• Piece of old cable (for opening quick link)

• Multi-function tool with pliers

• Chain lube and small rag

Bikepacking essentials

Basic Checklist and additionally the below items:

• Thin gloves

• Spare cleat and bolts (if riding clipless)

• A couple of zip ties

• Threadlocker blue (if riding rough surface)

• Presta – Schrader adapter

• Spare section of chain (~10 links)

• Spare bolts

• Emergency tire boots

• Electrical tape in small roll

Bikepacking Pro expedition:

• Spare brake and shifter cables

• Spare brake pads

• Adjustable wrench

• Standalone allen keys in most common sizes

• Spare derailleur hanger, if your derailleur uses one

• Pedal wrench

• Spare folding tire or two

• Entire spare chain

• Spare spokes and nipples

• Spoke wrench

• Valve core tightener

Bikepacking is exciting and preparing a repair toolkit is usually not our favorite task but it’s an important one. Is like an insurance: you hope not to need it, but you know not having it is gambling with the potential future risk. Plus, bicycle tools are heavy, and hopefully you’ll not use them.

Conclusion:

Keep it light but be prepared! No bad surprises, just the good one from the trip.