RAGBRAI Packing List
Group Supplies
Cycling Gear:
Large-frame pump,
Bike tools,
Oils and lubricants,
Rags
Camping:
Tarp,
Lantern,
Chairs,
Mallet for tent stakes
Miscellaneous:
Toilet paper,
First Aid Kit,
Drink Coolers,
Drinks,
Snack Food,
Playing Cards
Individual
Riding clothes:
Cycling outfits (at least 3 sets) - shorts, shirt, socks, bandanas). Some sites suggest different brand shorts
to change where the chafing occurs,
Gloves,
Helmet,
Shoes,
Sunglasses,
Tubes,
Riding jacket (for rain)
Riding Supplies:
Waterbottles and/or Camelback,
CO2 cartridges,
Optional: tires,
Optional: chains,
Small suntan lotion,
Chapstick,
Electrolyte pills,
Gels,
Ibuprofen,
Gatorade mix,
Butt balm
Camping:
Tent with rainfly and stakes,
Ground tarp,
Air mattress (someway to pump it up),
Sleeping bag,
Pillow,
Sheet,
Flashlight,
Pocket knife,
Clothesline and clothespins
After-Riding Clothes:
Swimsuit,
Underwear,
Socks,
T-shirts,
Shorts,
Hat,
Tennis Shoes,
Sandals,
Long pants and long sleeve shirt
Personal Items:
Towels,
Handtowels,
Soap,
Shampoo,
Sun tan lotion,
Medicines,
Toothbrush,
Toothpaste,
Biofreeze,
Lotion,
Insecticide,
Kleenex,
Ibuprofen, Advil, etc,
Deodarant,
Razor,
Miscellaneous:
Trash bags,
Plastic baggies (most places suggest lots and in lots of different sizes,
Bike lock,
Cash - suggested at least $300 for the week (Don’t depend on ATMs!),
Camera,
Batteries,
Writing Journal,
Pens,
Business Cards,
Duffel bags for dirty clothes,
Address book / stamps,
Woolite (something to wash clothes in cold water),
Umbrella,
Packing straps,
Bungy cords,
ID,
Insurance Card,
Credit Card,
Ipod,
Headphones
Packing List Links
Tips for First Timers (including supplies suggestions)
Packing List from Bike Iowa
Someone's packing list and tips
Helpful hints and packing tips from a charter service
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