Tips for camping and biking holidays- lightweight gear needed!

Ireland
May 25, 2010 3:01pm CST
I am preparing to go on a camping and biking holiday soon and I know that I need to be careful about the weight of equipment that I bring and to make sure that all my packing is kept to a minimum. Does anyone have any tips?
2 responses
maximax8
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
29 May 10
On my bike I had two panniers with my baggage equally dispersed in. They fitted on the rear of my bike. I suggest taking a very lightweight tent. It is lovely to take a plastic plate and cup. I have got a camping towel. I suggest taking a small wash kit. I take a lightweight sleeping bag and a small pillow. I take some nutty and fruity bars to eat. I take a bottle of water. Have a lovely camping and biking trip.
sunnyp1
@sunnyp1 (60)
• Ireland
29 May 10
Great tips, thanks. Have the panniers and must make sure that they are equally balanced! Can't wait to go on holidays now...
cher913
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
25 May 10
you will want to pack as lightly as you can clothing wise. get a thin nylon jacket that can be rolled up and can act as rain gear and a windbreaker. dont take jeans, take sweat pants instead because they are much lighter than jeans.
sunnyp1
@sunnyp1 (60)
• Ireland
26 May 10
Great, thanks! Especially good advice about the jeans, I was wondering whether to pack them or not...