Universal Basic FriendApr 28, 2025

What's in your bike kit?

I have a 'new' second hand bike. I'm setting it up to be independent for fairly short rides (less than 50km) into *absolutely no civilisation*.

These are my lists so far. Please add to them. I'm going to a city today to stock up.

Kit (to carry on the bike):
- multitool to fit all allen keys, screws, etc
- puncture repair patchs+glue
- gas canisters/compact pump
- chain lube
- tool bag
- basic survival stuff: snake bite kit, water, small snack, space blanket, regular meds, maybe a little neck gaiter/snood, sunscreen
- optional (to fit in general storage box): stove, flask, tea

Set-up:
- wing mirrors
- independent lighting (the lights are wired into the ebike)
- storage: straps, tool bag, large general storage box, possibly a flat tray on the back.

Edit: I already carry a satellite phone/emergency beacon, so that's covered.

#BikeTooter #BikePacking #Bike

Show threadUniversal Basic Friend

Inb4 'you don't need a snake bite kit to ride a bike'

...You do. If you ever visit here, yes you do.

Apr 28, 2025 at 10:10pmWeb
Show threadUniversal Basic FriendApr 28, 2025

A guy recently got bitten by a snake in the local area. He was inside a car going at 80km/h. The snake was thrown up by the wheel and into the front window.

Obviously this kind of situation isn't common, but the sheer number of snakes requires some caution.

Show threadDamien (TIG BUSINESS)Apr 28, 2025
@coolandnormal this is not the first time i've heard of that happening, and its why i sometimes rode along with my feet on the handle bars in case i was wrong about that being a stick
Show threadscrew_dogApr 28, 2025
@coolandnormal assuming the guy is ok this is 1) peak Australia and 2) hilarious
Show threadGusApr 28, 2025
@coolandnormal I've had more up-close interactions with snakes on a bike than walking or anything else! I think its the combination of moving fast and quietly, they have less time to realise you're coming and move away.