What to take with you
Bike stuff
- bike!
- helmet and shoes
- biking clothes
- pump/CO2 gas cylinder
- tube that fits your bike
- puncture repair kit
- tyre levers
- tyre patch
- multi tool
- chain tool and chain link
- cable ties
- duct tape
- spare derailleur hanger
You
- back pack
- waterproof jacket
- warm top
- leggings
- knee/elbow pads
- towel
- glasses
- water – camelback or similar
- food
- cellphone (no coverage though)
- insect repellant
- toilet paper
- plastic bag for rubbish
Safety
- first aid kit
- In-Reach Satellite text phone (we hire)
- GPS
- whistle
- survival blanket
- map
- compass
Multi-day mountain bikers
All the one day things plus
- more food!
- warm change of clothes
- shoes
- torch
- toothbrush etc
- bike lights if run out of daylight
If staying in a DOC hut (Moerangi Trip)
- cooker
- plate spoon knife fork
- dish washing liquid/tea towel
- lighter/matches
- sleeping bag – huts have mattresses
- ear plugs
- hut shoes
- toilet paper
- DOC hut pass